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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Sweet Yaala - New declared weight of 29.4kgs, last raced at 28.3kgs.

Callow Street, King Brown and Sweet Yaala collided soon after the start. Beiderbeckie and Betty's Entity collided approaching the first turn checking Beiderbeckie and King Brown. Betty's Entity and Damaged collided on the home turn. Beiderbeckie, Betty's Entity and Damaged collided approaching the winning post checking Damaged.

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

In accordance with LR 22 Jason Wickham was issued with a warning regarding his non-compliance with the GRV Dress Code.

Sweet Sandy and Misty Arandt were quick to begin. Lektra Roll was slow to begin. Super Harry was very slow to begin (6L). 

Don't Forget Kev and Lektra Little collided approaching the first turn. Don't Forget Kev, Misty Arandt and Lektra Little collided on the first turn checking Misty Arandt and Lektra Roll. Lektra Roll and Lektra Little collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds. Lektra Little and Super Harry collided in the home straight. Rough Ride visibly eased approaching winning post and turned its head inwards. Will's Bella turned its head outwards approaching the winning post and collided with Rough Ride. 

A post-race sample was taken from Will's Bella - the winner of the event.

Super Harry underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr K. Lloyd and issued a warning regarding the greyhound being very slow to begin. 

Will's Bella underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the right calf and a left foreleg wrist injury, a seven day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer Colin Baker, regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Will's Bella was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Baker pleaded not guilty to the charge, Will's Bella was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any 

Rough Ride underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Trainer Mr Higgins declined the offer of a re-vet.  Stewards spoke to John Higgins, regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(A)(1) Rough Ride was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Higgins pleaded guilty to the charge, Rough Ride is suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Vanilla Sky was quick to begin. Black Heel High was slow to begin.

Black Heel High, Merriview Jolt, Brindle Fire and Barellen Mist collided approaching the first turn severely checking Brindle Fire and causing Black Heel High and Barellen Mist to fall. Vanilla Sky raced wide approaching the first turn. Brindle Fire raced wide in the home straight.

Black Heel High underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg hip injury and a left hindleg triangle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Barellen Mist underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg tibia fracture Barellen Mist was humanely euthanased.

Brindle Fire underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Riverdale Shine was slow to begin.

Busy Izzy checked off Mahogany Queen approaching the first turn. Riverdale Shine and Baileys And Milk collided on the first turn checking Baileys And Milk. Busy Izzy and Bombardier King collided on the first turn. Riverdale Shine and Busy Izzi collided approaching the home turn severely checking Bombardier King which fell as a result. 

Bombardier King underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg triangle injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Just A Fidget - The frequency of racing was discussed with Trainer Mr J. Formosa, his comments were noted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tommy Cawbourne.

Also Arandt and Alsace were slow to begin. 

Just A Fidget and Tommy Cawbourne collided soon after the start. Just A FIdget checked off Also Arandt approaching the first turn. Tommy Cawbourne and Alsace collided entering the back straight. Tommy Cawbourne and Alsace collided on the first turn.

Just A Fidget underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg lost/torn nail. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Quick Transition and Smash Flash were slow to begin. 

Smash Flash and Kissable collided approaching the first turn. Quick Transition and Smash Flash collided on the first turn checking Quick Transition. Cruising Betty and Lock Pepper collided approaching the home turn checking Cruising Betty and Quick Transition. Honest Keithy checked off Our Rock Man in the home straight. Quick Transition and Cruising Betty collided in the home straight.

Fried White Bait - The frequency of racing was discussed with Trainer Mr W. Green, his comments were noted.

Our Brinni was quick to begin. 

Fried White Bait checked off Madam Malkin soon after the start. Another Episode and Indy Nevada collided on the first turn. Fried White Bait galloped on the heels of Send It Socks on the home turn checking Fried White Bait and severely checking Send It Socks and Indy Nevada.

Send It Socks underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg monkey muscle injury and a right hindleg hip injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Indy Nevada underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Fried White Bait underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg triangle injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Debut Knight underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg back muscle injury. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Barbados Dream and Silver Compass were quick to begin. Milly Mac and Yondu were slow to begin.

Red Taltarni and Know Success collided approaching the first turn. Milly Mac galloped on Romanova on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Barbados Dream checked off Silver Compass approaching the home turn checking Red Taltarni. Yondu raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight. 

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

A post-race sample was taken from Silver Compass.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ruby Arizona.

Sweet Chanelle and Ruby Arizona collided soon after the start. Gordelle Bale, My Dad Baz and Simmo Gogolac collided soon after the start checking My Dad Baz. Gordelle Bale and Simmo Gogolac collided on the first turn checking Simmo Gogolac. My Dad Baz, Simmo Gogolac and Crypto Geek collided on the first turn checking My Dad Baz and Simmo Gogolac. Sweet Chanelle and Ruby Arizona collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. My Dad Baz and Ruby Arizona collided in the home straight checking My Dad Baz.

Scott Confusion was slow to begin.

Riverdale Tommy went up with the lids and lost ground. Lana's Image and Late Night Kebab collided soon after the start checking Late Night Kebab. Lana's Image, Berkel Boy, Bad Bailey and Knuckle Buster collided approaching the first turn checking Berkel Boy, Bad Bailey, Knuckle Buster, Maximum Sarah and Late Night Kebab. Scott Confusion and Berkel Boy collided on the first turn checking Berkel Boy and Late Night Kebab. Lana's Image and Knuckle Buster collided approaching the home turn checking Knuckle Buster.

Sir Julian - The frequency of racing was discussed with Trainer Mr J. Formosa, his comments were noted.

Courtney Lee, Sir Julian and Winlock Winner were slow to begin.

Winlock Winner checked off Sir Julian approaching the first turn. Tiger's Crest, Fernando's Flare, Kinloch Journey, Catch Kate and Yaala Eclipse collided on the first turn checking Fernando's Flare, Catch Kate, Yaala Eclipse, Courtney Lee, Sir Julian, Kinloch Journey and Winlock Winner.

Sir Julian underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

A post-race sample was taken from Tiger's Crest - the winner of the event.

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

Riverdale Bear and Dust Up were slow to begin.

Push Start and Titanium Lad collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. La La Lucky and Southern Edge collided soon after the start. Riverdale Bear and Dust Up collided approaching the first turn. Dust Up and Push Start collided approaching the first turn checking Dust Up. Fawn Illusion checked off La La Lucky approaching the first turn. Riverdale Bear and Titanium Lad collided on the first turn checking Titanium Lad. Southern Edge and Solar Life collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.

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

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Satisfactory Trial Results:

Pumpernickel – Field of 6, Distance 390m, Weight 34.2kgs, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.66 Comment: Cramp trial – Cleared All Tracks

Aston Bomber  – Field of 6, Distance 390m, Weight 35.0kgs, Box 3, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.32 Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Geelong.

Cairnlea Abby –  Field of 6, Distance 390m, Weight  28.0kgs, Box 5, Placed 5th, Time Run 23.21 Comment: Not cleared eased approaching the first turn.

Free Warrior – Field of 6, Distance 390m, Weight 33.6kgs, Box 7, Placed 4th, Time Run 23.15 Comment: 6 month trial - Cleared. 

Razor's Edge –  Field of 6, Distance 390m, Weight 32.5kgs, Box 8, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.58 Comment: 6 month trial - Cleared.