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

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Trainer Mr M. Briganti was questioned regarding the scratching of Rockstar Ruby from this event. Mr Briganti stated that Rockstar Ruby was galloped on Monday and sustained a toe injury which he was not prepared to risk today, subsequently Rockstar Ruby was scratched. Mr Briganti provided photographic evidence of the injury and subsequent treatment of the injury during the inquiry. Stewards also reviewed the nomination and scratching times, and reasons, of all greyhounds in the event. Betting transactions for the event will also be evaluated. After considering Mr Briganti's submissions and evaluating all the information currently before the panel no action was taken. 

Indigo Indy was slow to begin. Pilbara and Yellowtail Bear collided on the first turn. Indigo Indy and Pilbara collided on the second turn and again approaching the third turn. Yellowtail Bear checked off Indigo Indy in the home straight. Indigo Indy and Yellowtail Bear collided several times approaching the winning post. 

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