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

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Ishmy Neecy and College Boy were quick to begin.  Treasure's Danae was slow to begin.

Crown Jimmy crossed to the rail on the first turn; checking Ishmy Neecy, subsequently causing Apply and Shining Bindi to fall.

Apply underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg thigh injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

Shining Bindi underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spinal fracture.  Shining Bindi was humanely euthanased.

Stewards noted that due to technical issues, no head on footage was available for this event.

Sirius Faith and Unreasonable were slow to begin.

Slingshot Yin and Galiena Bale collided approaching the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Ishmy Rory checked off Market Chick on the first turn.  Sirius Faith and Slingshot Yin collided on the first turn.  Market Chick raced wide entering the home straight.

Stewards noted that due to technical issues, no head on footage was available for this event.

Yazid Bale - The frequency of racing was discussed with trainer, Mr L Harris his comments were noted.

Sonic Rainboom and Blackjack Cougar were slow to begin.

Twilight Limit, Galaxy Icon and Blackjack Cougar collided on the first turn; checking Twilight Limit and Galaxy Icon, which lost ground.  Galaxy Icon checked off Twilight Limit approaching the home turn.

Stewards noted that due to technical issues, no head on footage was available for this event.

No Regrets was quick to begin.  Saint Bogan was slow to begin.

No Regrets crossed to the outside approaching the first turn, checking Adesanya.  Devika Bale checked off My Name's Lindy on the first turn.  My Name's Lindy and Adesanya collided entering the home straight.  All Inn Benny and King Of Dads collided entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from No Regrets - the winner of the event.

Don't Get Lippy was quick to begin.  Big Leigh and Saint Ellie were slow to begin.

Glory Road and Dewana Chic collided soon after the start.  Big Leigh checked off Super Shenron approaching the first turn and collided with Glory Road.  Zanzibar Icon, Super Shenron and Dewana Chic collided approaching the first turn, checking Super Shenron.

Yondu was slow to begin.

Fashion Icon and Shock Value collided on the first turn.  Cornhill Rebel and Fashion Icon collided approaching the home turn; checking Fashion Icon, which subsequently collided with Road Side Assist.

Southern Edge - The frequency of racing was discussed with trainer, Mr J Formosa his comments were noted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kinloch Journey.

Break The Plate was slow to begin.

Crazy Old Fool, Camo Rex, Kinloch Journey, Red Hot Chance and Break The Plate collided on the first turn; checking Camo Rex, Kinloch Journey, Red Hot Chance, Break The Plate and Zoe's Intention.

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

Our Girl Bailee was quick to begin.  Brian Harold and Elegant Malt were slow to begin.

Clovally Granite faltered approaching the first turn and lost ground.

Clovally Granite underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg triangle injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Send It Tucker - The frequency of racing was discussed with trainer, Mr D Petersen his comments were noted.

Max Ruby was quick to begin.  Jye Licious was slow to begin.

Send It Tucker checked off Warrior Armo soon after the start.  Irwin Bale checked off Max Ruby approaching the first turn.  Warrior Armo, All Inn June and Quirky Phoebe collided approaching the first turn.  Laser Blue, Irwin Bale, Warrior Armo and All Inn June collided on the first turn; checking Irwin Bale, All Inn June and Send It Tucker; severely checking Laser Blue and Warrior Armo.  Send It Tucker and All Inn June collided on the first turn.  Max Ruby and Quirky Phoebe collided approaching the home turn; checking Max Ruby, Quirky Phoebe and Irwin Bale.  Send It Tucker raced wide entering the home straight and checked off Jye Licious.  Max Ruby, Irwin Bale and Quirky Phoebe collided in the home straight, checking Quirky Phoebe.  Max Ruby and Irwin Bale collided approaching the winning post.

Laser Blue underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request  - no apparent injury was reported.

Send It Tucker underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

A pre-race sample was taken from Market Legend.

Market Legend was quick to begin.

Scott Wrecked, Kurtlee Bale, Awesome Asset and Jump The Bar collided approaching the first turn; checking Kurtlee Bale and Awesome Asset.  Scott Wrecked and Eddie Lee collided on the first turn.  Fairytale Ending, Market Legend and Line Trike collided entering the home straight.  Market Legend checked off Line Trike in the home straight.  Fairytale Ending and Market Legend collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Wrangle.

The start of this event was delayed by approximately two minutes to allow the correct rug to be placed on Winlock Squints.

Kernel Panic, Jimmy Goes Bang and Tough Like Atom collided approaching the first turn; checking Kernel Panic and Jimmy Goes Bang.  Clovally Mansumi and Tough Like Atom collided on the first turn, checking Tough Like Atom.  Wrangle raced wide on the first turn.  Raglan Revolver lost ground on the first turn.  Wrangle and Winlock Squints collided in the home straight.

Mr C Blake was fined $200 under GAR 86(o) for negligence after the greyhound, Winlock Squints was presented with the incorrect rug for this event.  The relevant staff were reminded of their responsibilities after the greyhound, Winlock Squints was presented with the incorrect rug for this event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Sultan Bale.

Sultan Bale, Bob's Malow and Mia Amour were slow to begin.

Sultan Bale, Pranjip Comet and Bob's Malow collided approaching the first turn, checking Parnjip Comet.  Rhino Rex checked off Crackerjack Des on the first turn and crossed to the outside; checking Sultan Bale and Mia Amour; severely checking Bob's Malow.

Satisfactory Trials:

Prince Cody  – Failing to Pursue SHP 12/09/20 – Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 30.6 kg, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22:332 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Autumn Haze  – Marring SHP 28/09/20 – Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 33.2 kg, Box 6, Placed 1st, Time Run 21:563 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Miss Marley  – Failing to Pursue BAL 12/10/20 – Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 34.0 kg, Box 8, Placed 4th, Time Run 22:512 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks except, Ballarat.