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

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A pre-race sample was taken from Way To Important.

Rockstar Rebel and Kasemi were slow to begin.

Son Of Indy crossed to the inside soon after the start checking Kasemi and Rockstar Rebel.  Way To Important, Ethan's Fury and Mick's Multi collided approaching the first turn checking Ethan's Fury.  Ethan's Fury, Cayden Bale and Kasemi collided on the first turn checking Cayden Bale.  Ethan's Fury and Kasemi collided entering the back straight checking Kasemi.  Way To Important, Rockstar Rebel and Son Of Indy collided approaching the third turn checking Son Of Indy, severely checking Rockstar Rebel and Kasemi causing Kasemi to race wide and lose ground; causing Rockstar Rebel to fall.

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