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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A pre-race sample was taken from Waipahu.

Tribal and Bomber's Cruiser collided soon after the start and approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Waipahu, Hurricane Keely, Nifty Nelly and Blackjack Lee collided on the first turn checking Hurricane Keely, Nifty Nelly and Blackjack Lee.  Hurricane Keely checked off Nifty Nelly entering the home straight severely checking Blackjack Lee causing Hurricane Keely and Blackjack Lee to race wide.  Tribal raced wide in the home straight.

Bomber's Cruiser underwent a post race veterinary examination.  No apparent injury was reported.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Fire And Fury.

Dynamite Des was slow to begin.  Even Keats and Flying Flash collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Amlin Crystal and Why Not Gigi collided approaching the home turn checking Amlin Crystal.  Dynamite Des galloped on Amlin Crystal approaching the home turn checking Dynamite Des.  Flying Flash checked off Amazing Roy entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bearing Gold.

Mayhem's Quest was slow to begin.  Dashing Dante, Bearing Gold and Zipping Django collided soon after the start checking Bearing Gold.  Speed Demon, Bearing Gold and Mick's Multi collided approaching the first turn checking Speed Demon and Mick's Multi.  Bearing Gold and Mayhem's Quest collided on the first turn checking Bearing Gold.  Portelli Punk raced wide approaching the home turn.  Dashing Dante and Zipping Django collided in the home straight.  Portelli Punk turned its head inwards approaching the winning post checking Dashing Dante and Zipping Django.

Portelli Punk underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left and right wrist injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Trainer,  Mr. Ray Floyd, regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Portelli Punk was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Floyd pleaded guilty to the charge, Portelli Punk must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Pyrocumulus.

Tinker Cindy checked off Miss Demonica approaching the first turn.  Zipping Martina crossed in on the first turn checking Pyrocumulus and Miss Demonica.  Pyrocumulus raced wide approaching the home turn checking Why Not Luv.  Tinker Cindy and Mad Eye Madam collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cee Jay Ace.

Out Of Sprite crossed in soon after the start.  Weeona Bulldozer and  Cee Jay Ace collided approaching the first turn.  Zipping Bates, Greysynd Spectre and Thandie Bale collided on the first turn.  Cee Jay Ace checked off Zipping Bates approaching the home turn.  Weeona Bulldozer and Cee Jay Ace collided entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Out Of Sprite - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Battered Sav.

Rumour File and Cee Me Snoop were slow to begin.  Percy's Legacy, Cosmic Gas and Pop Rock collided approaching the first turn severely checking Cosmic Gas and checking Percy's Legacy.  Rumour File and Pop Rock collided on the first turn checking Pop Rock.  Rumour File and David Coin collided approaching the home turn.  Cee Me Snoop and Pop Rock collided on the home turn.  David Coin checked off Battered Sav in the home straight.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Speckie McKean.

Zipping Kingston and Hurricane Red were slow to begin.  Speckie McKean and Top Faith collided soon after the start.  Top Faith checked off Patricia Maureen on the first turn.  Speckie McKean checked off Zipping Kingston on the first turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fenway Lights.

Rilynn Bale was quick to begin.  Ernesto Bale and Slick Paws were slow to begin.  Busy Bella checked off What Price Mason soon after the start.  Steamy Jack and What Price Mason collided on the first turn.  What Price Mason and Busy Bella collided entering the home straight.

Cherokee Cat - Late scratching at 4:45pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a left hind sesamoid injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

New Jack Swing - Late scratching at 4:54pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a left wrist injury.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cairnlea Pebbles.

Erupting Avatar was slow to begin.  Cosmic Ox and Zambora Bear crossed in approaching the first turn checking Mia's Hand and Cruising Ruby.  Zambora Bear checked off Erupting Avatar on the first turn.  Zambora Bear checked off Erupting Avatar approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bubba Jo.

Sneaky Mojo, Big Bella and Bubba Jo collided soon after the start checking Big Bella.  Emma Banjo and Nella Ruslie collided approaching the first turn.   Beers On Brody lost ground on the first turn checking Big Bella.  Emma Banjo and Nella Ruslie collided approaching the home turn checking Emma Banjo and Rusty Model.  Rusty Model and Beers On Brody collided entering the home straight.

Beers On Brody underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hind triangle muscle injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mrs. Donna Dean, trainer of Bubba Jo.  After viewing all available video footage and taking into account Mrs. Dean's explanation, stewards issued a warning regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.

Baz The Rocket - Late scratching at 5.19pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a left hind paw injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Black Mintie.

Black Mintie and Natural Cruiser collided soon after the start.  Natural Cruiser, Kraken Smick and What Price Bucks collided on the first turn checking Kraken Smick.  What Price Bucks and What's Up Skip collided approaching the home turn.  Natural Cruiser crossed out and turned it's head outwards in the home straight checking Scraping Paint.

Rock Johnson underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left front monkey muscle injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Natural Cruiser underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right back muscle injury.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr. Frank Andrighetto regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1, Natural Cruiser was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Andrighetto pleaded not guilty to the charge, Natural Cruiser was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Rock Johnson - Proved difficult to box and will be boxed first in future events in accordance with GAR 52.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sideshow Marjen.

Ivey's Affair, Hip Hippy Shake and Cranberry Miss were slow to begin.  Sideshow Marjen, Spot On Cinta and Fourth Dimention collided approaching the first turn checking Spot On Cinta.  Cranberry Miss and Spot On Cinta raced wide in the home straight.