Due to Government Social Distancing Laws under COVID-19 and acting in accordance with GAR 51 (10), the Stewards have directed that the boxing process in Victoria will revert to and continue under the 4-wave model being 1 & 5 boxed first, followed by 3 & 7, followed by 2 &6, followed by 4 & 8.  Handlers are required to exit the area after boxing and maintain their1.5m distance from other handlers and staff at all times.

All persons (both Staff & Participants) attending today, undertook successful health screenings and wore facemasks/covers that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

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Sounds Unlimited was quick to begin.  Run Enzo Run went up with the lids and was slow to begin (5L).

Run Enzo Run galloped on Holly's Delight approaching the first turn; Holly's Delight fell as a result and tailed off.  Run Enzo Run faltered approaching the first turn and pulled up.

Run Enzo Run underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have right hindleg tibia, stifle and femur injuries.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Holly's Delight underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg wrist injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Taipan Jill with trainer, Mr John Mangion and noted his comments.

All Inn Maggie and Aston Barty collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn, checking Aston Barty.  Jose Blue checked off Ishmy Neecy on the first turn.  Jose Blue and Sparkle Pony collided approaching the home turn.  Taipan Jill raced wide on the home turn.  Sparkle Pony and Taipan Jill collided in the home straight.  Jose Blue and Aston Barty collided several times in the home straight.

Taipan Jill underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

A pre-race sample was taken from Shift Change.

Too Far, Shift Change and Open Throttle were quick to begin.

Crackerjack Joey, Too Far and Proven Blazer collided approaching the first turn.  Laser Blue and Lumen Large collided entering the home straight and several times in the home straight.

Ardmona Miss and Husky Freckle were quick to begin.  Georgia Pines was slow to begin.

Spring Roll and Not All Over collided approaching the first turn.  Georgia Pines and Jitterbug Witch collided on the first turn.  All Inn June checked off Ardmona Miss on the first turn.  Not All Over and All Inn June collided on the home turn, checking Not All Over.  Jitterbug Witch raced wide on the home turn.  Spring Roll raced wide in the home straight.

Spring Roll underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg dew claw injury.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Catching Pen Attendant, Ms S Evans did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Argyle Audrey, a post-race sample was subsequently taken.

Our Girl Bailee and Permit Granted were quick to begin.

Chips An' Cheese and All Inn Billy collided soon after the start.  Argyle Audrey and Our Girl Bailee collided approaching the first turn.  Empire Baz, Argyle Audrey and Our Girl Bailee collided on the first turn.  Empire Baz and Our Girl Bailee collided on the home turn.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Catching Pen Attendant, Ms S Evans did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Miss Tenzing and Favour were quick to begin.

Sprite Halo and Kraken Jonny collided soon after the start.  Dewana Jayden, Kraken Jonny and Favour collided on the first turn, checking Dewana Jayden, Favour and Miss Never Mind.

Kalter and Nalani were quick to begin.

Balzin' Ruby and Who Back There collided approaching the first turn.  All Inn Christy galloped on Who Back There on the first turn; checking All Inn Christy, Fast Fever and Silky Rose.  Silky Rose raced wide on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Kalter - the winner of the event.

Just A Giggle was quick to begin.

All Inn Ava and Harston Flare collided soon after the start.  What Price and Too Easy Jack collided on the first turn, checking What Price.

A post-race sample was taken from Just A Giggle - the winner of the event.

Kinloch Journey was quick to begin.  Sir Julian was slow to begin.

Denise's Vision and All Inn Abby collided approaching the first turn.  Que Up and Sir Julian collided approaching the first turn.  Denise's Vision checked off All Inn Abby on the first turn.  Rhonda's Delight crossed to the outside on the home turn.  Bitter Dash and Sir Julian collided on the home turn and again in the home straight.  Kinloch Journey and Rhonda's Delight collided in the home straight.

Que Up underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the left hindleg back muscle area.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Que Up - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ginny Woofe.

Our Harriet and Meatball Soup collided approaching the first turn, checking Our Harriet.  Sylvia's Delight, Red Hot Chance and Camo Rex collided on the first turn.  Camo Rex galloped on Our Harriet on the first turn.  Our Harriet and Camo Rex raced wide approaching the home turn.  Meatball Soup and Harley Merrett collided on the home turn; checking Harley Merrett and severely checking Meatball Soup.  Our Harriet raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.  Sylvia's Delight, Camo Rex and Red Hot Chance collided in the home straight, checking Camo Rex.

Sylvia's Delight underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Kamari and So Say were quick to begin.

Miss Marley checked off Tat James approaching the first turn, checking Kraken Jess.  Lunaray raced wide in the home straight.

Big Baccala, Dale's Jet and Mia Amour collided soon after the start, checking Mia Amour.  Big Baccala and Dale's Jet collided approaching the first turn.  Big Baccala and Crackerjack Des collided on the first turn, checking Crackerjack Des.

Crackerjack Des underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have left and right foreleg wrist injuries.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments:

Black Miss – Field of 5, Distance 385m, Weight 28.4 kg, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22:826, Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks, except Ballarat.

Spanish Paso – Field of 5, Distance 385m, Weight 31.2 kg, Box 3, Placed 4th, Time Run 22:840, Cleared, Comment: Blinkers On, Cleared All Tracks, except Healesville.

Treasure's Danae – Field of 5, Distance 385m, Weight 27.2 kg, Box 5, Placed 5th, Time Run 22:886, Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks, except Healesville.

Awesome Grit  – Field of 5, Distance 385m, Weight 28.1 kg, Box 7, Placed 2nd Time Run 22:686, Cleared, Comment: Blinkers On, Cleared All Tracks.

Little Winnie – Field of 5, Distance 385m, Weight 25.2 kg, Box 8, Placed 1st, Time Run 22:187, Cleared, Comment: Blinkers On, Cleared All Tracks.