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.

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Fairytale Nacho and Nigerian Kaboom were quick to begin.

Princess Warrior, Blair's Tulip and Luigi Bale collided soon after the start. Myola Sunrise clipped the heels of Bella Chic approaching the first turn checking Myola Sunrise. Fairytale Nacho and Nigerian Kaboom collided approaching the first turn. Myola Sunrise, Mystery Road and Blair's Tulip collided approaching the first turn checking Mystery Road. Fairytale Nacho and Nigerian Kaboom collided on the first turn checking Nigerian Kaboom. Nigerian Kaboom and Blair's Tulip collided on the home turn. Bella Chic marred Fairytale Nacho in the home straight. Blair's Tulip clipped the heels of Nigerian Kaboom in the home straight. Mystery Road raced wide in the home straight.

Bella Chic underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Stewards spoke to Ms Kate Jackson, the handler of Bella Chic regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Bella Chic was charged with marring. Ms Jackson pleaded guilty to the charge, Bella Chic was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Blackjack Cougar, Charlotte Tulip and Myola Knight collided soon after the start. Lektra Roll and Waikerie Bandit collided approaching the first turn. Blackjack Cougar, Lektra Roll and Galiena Bale collided approaching the first turn. Waikerie Bandit and Charlotte Tulip collided approaching the first turn. Lektra Roll and Blackjack Cougar collided on the first turn. Galiena Bale and Lektra Roll collided approaching the home turn. Charlotte Tulip and Speedy Deed collided approaching the home turn. Lektra Roll and Myola Knight collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight. Galiena Bale stumbled in the home straight. Charlotte Tulip raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Grey Not Blue - the winner of the event.

Don't Forget Kev and Alpine Blaze collided approaching the first turn. Bit Of Hay and Granny Said Go collided approaching the first turn checking Bit Of Hay. Bit Of Hay and Cash No Credit collided on the first turn. Bit Of Hay and Alpine Blaze collided approaching the home turn. Granny Said Go and Alpine Blaze collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Golden Charm.

Saint Bogan was slow to begin. Golden Charm was very slow to begin (3L). Golden Charm and Saint Bogan collided on the second turn.

Toyed - New declared weight of 33.0kg, last raced at 31.0kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Free Advice.

Sultan Bale was slow to begin. Toyed and Aston Vuitton collided soon after the start. Push Start and Aston Vuitton collided approaching the first turn. Aston Elsie and Push Start collided on the first turn checking Aston Elsie. Sultan Bale clipped the heels of Toyed approaching the home turn. Free Advice and La La Lucky collided on the home turn. Aston Vuitton clipped the heels of Free Advice on the home turn checking Aston Vuitton which stumbled. Toyed raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ted Do.

Black Garnet and Saintly Rose collided soon after the start checking Saintly Rose. What's The Code, Black Garnet and Ruby Arizona collided approaching the first turn checking Ruby Arizona. Ted Do and Ruby Arizona collided on the first turn checking Ted Do. Hillbilly Road and Stolen Jewels collided on the first turn checking Hillbilly Road. Ollie and Ruby Arizona collided approaching the home turn checking Ruby Arizona. Black Garnet and Ollie collided on the home turn. Saintly Rose raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from What's The Code - the winner of the event.

Pure Cool Titan and Sarcasmic collided soon after the start. Sarcasmic and Begonia Bale collided approaching the first turn. Pure Cool Titan, Sarcasmic and Begonia Bale collided on the first turn.

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

Flaming Assassin - New declared weight of 35.0kg, last raced at 33.9kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Flaming Assassin.

Why Not Patrick and Nana Rose collided approaching the first turn. Close Encounter and Low Planes collided approaching the first turn. Flaming Assassin and Jack's Fantasy collided on the first turn. Nana Rose and Jack's Fantasy collided approaching the home turn. Flaming Assassin raced wide in the home straight.

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

Run Johnny Run was slow to begin. Lektra Lolly and Buzz Out collided on the first turn checking Buzz Out. Run Johnny Run clipped the heels of Buzz Out on the home turn. Hillbilly Storm raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Olin Bale.

Merriview Jolt was slow to begin. King Brown and Olin Bale collided approaching the first turn. King Brown, Olin Bale and Bets And Beers collided on the first turn. Merriview Jolt clipped the heels of King Brown on the home turn checking Vanilla Sky. Vanilla Sky raced wide in the home straight.

Vanilla Sky underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left chest muscle injury.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Why Not Ben was slow to begin. Buy The Dip, Kaique and Irwin Bale collided approaching the first turn checking Kaique. Miss Adelaide and Why Not Ben collided approaching the home turn. Twilight Flame and Buy The Dip collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight. Twilight Flame, Kaique and Why Not Ben collided in the home straight.

Euchre John and United Lass collided soon after the start. Out Smart 'Em and Zen Mistress collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Zen Mistress. 

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