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 facemasks/covers that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

Stewards were advised that the track was medium harrowed on Thursday 27 August 2020.

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Bella Bonnie was quick to begin Lily Rose Jazz and Hartland Gus were slow to begin.

Walk On Betty, Hartland Gus and Lily Rose Jazz collided approaching the first turn checking Hartland Gus and Lily Rose Jazz.  Walk On Betty checked off Zipping Elsa on the first turn and collided with Bella Porscha.  Lily Rose Jazz and Taylor's Chip collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Bella Bonnie - winner of the event.

Ray's Boy and Sweet Chanelle were slow to begin.

Ray's Boy checked off Raquea's Dream soon after the start.  Inconsequential checked off Sweet Chanelle approaching the first turn.  Raquea's Dream galloped on Criminal Crocket approaching the home turn checking Raquea's Dream, Criminal Crocket and Sweet Chanelle.  Ray's Boy and Raquea's Dream collided approaching the home turn checking Ray's Boy, Raquea's Dream and Sweet Chanelle.  Ray's Boy and Raquea's Dream collided entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Tink's Way - winner of the event.

Minter Blaze, Frainy's Well and Ivy Isobel were slow to begin.

Magic Voyage and Apache Swoop collided soon after the start.  Magic Voyage, Apache Swoop, Token Lilly, Minter Blaze and Betty's Dream collided approaching the first turn checking Betty's Dream, Magic Voyage and Token Lilly.  Write About Her crossed to the outside severely checking Ivy Isobel.  Token Lilly galloped on Betty's Dream on the second turn severely checking Betty's dream.  Ivy Isobel checked off Frainy's Well approaching the home turn.

Betty's Dream underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right triangle injury and a spike wound to the left hind webbing.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Write About Her underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the right calf.  No stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr K. Brooks, the trainer of Write About Her regarding its performance on the first turn. Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71, Write About Her must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Aston Frigate was slow to begin.

Free Kick Hawks and Another Attempt collided soon after the start.  Urana Aldo, Shanghai Avatar and Dashing Dante collided approaching the first turn checking Shanghai Avatar.  Rumour File and Done Time collided approaching the first turn.  Rumour File, Done Time and Free Kick Hawks collided on the first turn checking Rumour File and severely checking Done Time.  Rumour File and Aston Frigate collided on the home turn.  Urana Aldo visibly eased and turn its head colliding with Dashing Dante on the home turn.  Dashing Dante and Another Attempt collided in the home straight.  Rumour File and Aston Frigate collided in the home straight checking Aston Frigate.  Urana Aldo and Dashing Dante collided in the home straight checking Urana Aldo.

Urana Aldo underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have abrasions to the left hind paw and left hind leg, a 3 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr F. Bickerton, regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the home turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Urana Aldo was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Bickerton pleaded guilty to the charge, Urana Aldo must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre race sample was taken from Fine Intention.

Minter Sparkle and Rall's Girl were slow to begin.

Minter Sparkle checked off Luxury Rocks soon after the start.  Act On Impulse checked off Dundee Jazz approaching the first turn.  Mich Wiggle, Dundee Jazz and Cuteness collided on the first turn checking Mich Wiggle, Dundee Jazz, Act On Impulse, Minter Sparkle and Rall's Girl.  Act On Impulse and Minter Sparkle collided approaching the second turn.  Dundee Jazz, Luxury Rocks and Rall's Girl collided entering the home straight.

Wonderful World was quick to begin.  Romeo Lad and Motor City Tiger were slow to begin.

Jayville Slick and Line Seeker collided on the first turn.  Romeo Lad and Motor City Tiger collided on the first turn checking Romeo Lad.  Jayville Slick and Line Seeker collided on the second turn.  Motor City Tiger and Smooth Talker collided on the third turn.  Jayville Slick and Motor City Tiger collided on the fourth turn.  Line Seeker visibly eased approaching the home turn.  Line Seeker and Motor City Tiger collided entering the home straight.

Line Seeker underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sand burn to the left hind paw, no stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to representative Ms D. Ireland, regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Line Seeker was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Ms Ireland pleaded not guilty to the charge, Line Seeker was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Motor City Tiger - winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Track Attendant Mr K. Palmer did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event. 

Out Smart 'Em was slow to begin.

Out Smart 'Em and Aladdin Prince collided soon after the start.  Charging Yaala and Huey's Dream collided approaching the first turn checking Tyson's Tiger.  Out Smart 'Em checked off Victoria's Kara approaching the first turn.  Sailing Shoes checked off Charging Yaala approaching the home turn severely checking Sailing Shoes and Tyson's Tiger; causing Tyson's Tiger to race wide as a result.  Out Smart 'Em checked off Charging Yaala approaching the home turn checking Out Smart 'Em.  Sailing Shoes checked off Aladdin Prince on the home turn.  Sailing Shoes and Out Smart 'Em collided in the home straight.  

A pre race sample was taken from Run Robyn Run.

Dundee Joker was quick to begin.

With Confidence crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Run Robyn Run, Ivey's Affair and Ayo Joy.  Talulah Bale and Ivey's Affair collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn.  Ivey's Affair and Ayo Joy collided on the second turn.  Dundee Joker and With Confidence collided entering the back straight and again on the third turn checking both greyhounds.  He Shall Rodger crossed to the inside and visibly eased, turning its head and colliding with My Word Shirley approaching the winning post.

Dundee Joker underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a split webbing on the left foreleg paw.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

He Shall Rodger underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left shoulder injury and an abrasion to the right hind paw, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr D. Crawford, regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), He Shall Rodger was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Crawford pleaded guilty to the charge, He Shall Rodger must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Diamond Lady – Late scratching at 9:58am when Mrs S Northway reported the greyhound to be ill (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Alvira and Clan McMillan collided soon after the start checking Clan McMillan.  Cute Indeed checked off Alvira on the first turn checking Clan McMillan, Twelfth Of Never, Cute Indeed and Always Primed.  Boes Reward checked off Always Primed approaching the home turn and collided with Twelfth Of Never; Twelfth Of Never and Always Primed raced wide as a result.

Thandie Bale, Castle Sween, Gellar Bale and Superior Kiki collided soon after the start.  Thandie Bale checked off Castle Sween soon after the start.  Superior Kiki and Let's Roll collided approaching the home turn checking Let's Roll.  Gellar Bale and Superior Kiki collided entering the home straight.  Gellar Bale and Superior Kiki collided in the home straight severely checking Gellar Bale.  Gellar Bale and Cloncurry Girl collided approaching the winning post.  

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Kennel Attendant Miss P. Toner did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event. 

Aeroplane Miss was slow to begin.

Piparae checked Kimani soon after the start.  Big Bubbles checked off Piparae approaching the first turn; Big Bubbles contacted the running rail shortly after.  Piparae checked off Always There on the first turn.  Piparae checked off Aston Vuitton approaching the home turn.  Aeroplane Miss raced wide on the home turn.  Kimani checked off Text Me Later on the home turn.  Always There and Aeroplane Miss collided in the home straight severely checking Aeroplane Miss.  Kimani and Text Me Later collided approaching the winning post.  

Big Bubbles underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right chest muscle injury.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre race sample was taken from Shaun John.

Angry Answer was very slow to begin (2 lengths).

Terrah Round checked off Commander Kay approaching the home turn.  Angry Answer checked off Shaun John on the home turn.  Commander Kay and Take A Daisy collided in the home straight.  Terrah Round checked off Eastern Faith in the home straight checking Terrah Round and Free Advice.