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 their 1.5m distance from other handlers and staff at all times.

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

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MEETING COMMENTS:

Skitz – In accordance with GAR 73, presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling as the greyhound was found to be injured at Healesville on 24/7/2020. Skitz was examined by the on-track veterinarian and found to be free from injury. Skitz was cleared to race. A sample was taken from Skitz in accordance with GAR 79 (1), having presented for the purpose of revoking a stand down period (re-vet).

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Magnis Bale was quick to begin.  Amazing Roy and Superior Jessica were slow to begin.

Forever Nineteen, Magic Indeed and Superior Jessica collided soon after the start checking Magic Indeed.  Walk On Betty, Forever Nineteen and Superior Jessica collided approaching the first turn.  Forever Nineteen checked off Superior Jessica on the first turn.  

Rockstar Jelfs was quick to begin.

California Blond and Bella Porscha collided approaching the first turn.  Finding Gobi checked off Billy Tirch approaching the home turn causing Finding Gobi and Nixon Bale to collide several times checking both greyhounds, both greyhounds raced wide as a result.  

Finding Gobi underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right wrist sprain.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Willow's Hand.

Willow's Hand, Dominus and Zipping Elsa collided approaching the first turn.  Missy's Hand and Aston Shine collided on the first turn checking Missy's Hand and Pay The Prince causing Pay The Prince to race wide.  Dominus and Zipping Elsa collided on the first turn.  Missy's Hand and Pay The Prince collided entering the home straight.  Missy's Hand and Dominus collided approaching the winning post. 

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

Cute Indeed was quick to begin.

Ieisha Bale, Done Time, Jacky's Eden, Why Not Gigi, Bella Bonnie and Cute Indeed collided soon after the start checking Done Time, Why Not Gigi and Bella Bonnie.  Rumour File, Done Time and Bella Bonnie collided on the first turn checking Done Time, Why Not Gigi and Bella Bonnie.  Ieisha Bake galloped on Dashing Dante on the home turn. 

A post-race sample was taken from Jacky's Eden - the winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Jack Of Hearts at the Trainer's kennel earlier today.

He Shall Enchant was slow to begin.

Jack Of Hearts and Ovens Angler collided soon after the start.  Minter Rise, Joyful and Ovens Angler collided approaching the first turn.  Minter Blaze checked off Sneakin' Sally approaching the first turn checking Ovens Angler causing Minter Blaze and Minter Rise to collide.  Sneakin' Sally and Ovens Angler collided on the first turn checking Ovens Angler.  Minter Blaze and Minter Rise collided approaching the second turn checking Minter Rise and He Shall Enchant.  Minter Blaze checked off Jack Of Hearts on the second turn.  Jack Of Hearts and Ovens Angler collided entering the back straight.  Sneakin' Sally checked off Jack Of Hearts on the home turn. 

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

Why Not Dot was slow to begin.

Alumni, Mighty Tracey and Knuckles collided soon after the start.  Alumni checked off Rusty Model on the first turn checking Mighty Tracey.  Mighty Tracey and Mia's Hand collided approaching the home turn. 

Johnny Be Good - Late scratching at 2.30pm with Stewards Permission - Non Penalty.

What A Kicker was slow to begin. 

Text Me Later checked off Blue Tick Fern on the first turn checking Bubba Jo and Greysynd Spectre.  Bubba Jo and Greysynd Spectre collided on the home turn causing What A Kicker to cross wide.  Bubba Jo and Gracie's Girl collided on the home turn.  What A Kicker and Gracie's Girl collided entering the home straight.  

Lockwood Lad, Accused and Madalia Champ were slow to begin.

Why Not Lilah and Run Like Jess collided on the first turn checking Run Like Jess, Lightning Blast, Lockwood Lad, Accused and Madalia Champ causing Madalia Champ to race wide.  Run Like Jess and Lightning Blast collided on the second turn checking Vesper Bale, Run Like Jess and Accused.  Lockwood Lad checked off She's An Earn on the second turn.  Vesper Bale checked off Why Not Lilah in the back straight.  Why Not Lilah and Lightning Blast collided on the home turn checking Lightning Blast and Lockwood Lad.  

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

An out of competition sample was taken from Romeo Bale on 1 September 2020, pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Remy's Girl.

Walk Me Home was slow to begin.

Big Bash Punter, Always Primed and Mindful Reality collided soon after the start.  Romeo Bale and Big Bash Punter collided approaching the first turn.  Romeo Bale, Big Bash Punter and Mindful Reality collided on the first turn checking Always Primed, Mindful Reality and severely checking Big Bash Punter.  Always Primed, Mindful Reality and Walk Me Home collided on the home turn. 

Little Rage, Thandie Bale and Tilly Lee collided soon after the start.  Major Minter and Minter Zoom collided on the first turn checking Minter Zoom which stumbled as a result.  Thandie Bale and Minter Zoom collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn.  

Let's Roll was quick to begin.  Why Not Dan, My Gem and Gellar Bale were slow to begin.

Let's Roll and Commander Kay collided approaching the first turn.  My Gem and Gellar Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Why Not Dan and Let's Roll collided on the first turn checking Let's Roll.  Gellar Bale checked off My Gem on the first turn.  Commander Kay, Why Not Hutch and Reap The Rewards collided approaching the home turn checking Reap The Rewards and My Gem. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Agent Ben.

Agent Ben and Midnight Storm were quick to begin.  Why Not Gazza was slow to begin.

Kimani and Why Not Gazza collided approaching the first turn.  Terrah Round contacted the running rail on the first turn and lost ground as a result checking Kimani, Why Not Gazza and Midnight Storm.  Superior Charry and La La Lucky collided approaching the home turn.  Kimani and La La Lucky collided approaching the winning post.

Terrah Round underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left triangle injury.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.