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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Stewards spoke to Mr.P Connell, the trainer of Fernando Mick as some noticeable betting fluctuations were noted by Stewards. The comments of Mr Connell were noted.

Fernando Mick and Shotgun Shannon collided soon after the start.  Fernando Mick was checked off Shotgun Shannon approaching the first turn.  Bucked Head, Ando's Toby, Shotgun Shannon and Fernando Mick collided on the first turn checking Shotgun Shannon.  Bucked Head and Ando's Toby collided approaching the home turn.  Rose's Honey and Bomber's Smokey collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Rose's Honey - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr.P Connell, the trainer of Sunnyside Pride as some noticeable betting fluctuations were noted by Stewards. The comments of Mr Connell were noted.

Sunnyside Pride and Bomber's Train were slow to begin.  Betty Spolly and Go Gem were quick to begin.  Sunnyside Pride, Bodine, Ripplebrook Snip and Bomber's Train collided on the first turn checking Sunnyside Pride, Ripplebrook Snip and Bomber's Train.  Sunnyside Pride and Devika Bale collided approaching the home turn.  Bomber's Train and Sunnyside Pride collided on the home turn checking Bomber's Train and Devika Bale.  Ripplebrook Snip was checked off Devika Bale on the home turn.

Go Gem underwent a post race veterinary examination following a fall after the winning post. No apparent injury was reported.

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

Dr. Lynch - New declared weight of 28.1kg, last raced at 26.8kg.

Dr. Lynch was quick to begin.  Kobe and Send It Tucker collided soon after the start.  Hazardous Rumour and Dr. Lynch collided on the first turn.  Strive was checked off Kobe on the first turn.  Dr. Lynch and Kobe collided approaching the home turn.  Madalia Pixie and Strive collided entering the home straight.

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

A sample was taken from Max Hombre upon arrival at the course.

Swift By Design, Alarm Response and Saint Wallace collided on the first turn checking Saint Wallace and Max Hombre and severely checking Fernando Bull and Alarm Response.  Swift By Design was checked off Campanita entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rock Me Gorgeous.

Minter Zoom was slow to begin. Spolly Bear and Minter Zoom collided on the first turn. Judge Hook and Rock Me Gorgeous collided on the first turn checking Judge Hook, Rock Me Gorgeous and Spolly Bear. Frankie Fever crossed out on the first turn checking Rock Me David. Minter Zoom was checked off Frankie Fever on the home turn.  Rock Me Gorgeous and Minter Zoom collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds. 

Whodat Dare was quick to begin.  Bella Edition was slow to begin.  Whodat Dare and Shantelle Rose collided soon after the start.  Run Robyn Run was checked off Whodat Dare on the first turn. Whodat Dare was checked off Shantelle Rose on the first turn causing Whodat Dare to lose ground checking Mad Eye Madam, Midnight Hussler and Zambora Clown.  Midnight Hussler and Zambora Clown collided on the second turn checking both greyhounds.  Mad Eye Madam and Midnight Hussler collided approaching the home turn.

A post race sample was taken from Bring Your Banjo - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sweet Demi.

Inuka was quick to begin.  Rollo Ragnar and Kasey Anne collided approaching the first turn checking Kasey Anne.  Rollo Ragnar crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Nicholas Rose and Kasey Anne.  Sweet Demi and Stirling Lights collided on the first turn.  William Rose, Inuka and Sweet Demi collided on the home turn checking all three greyhounds.  Rollo Ragnar crossed out on the home turn causing Rollo Ragnar and Nicholas Rose to race wide checking Nicholas Rose.  Nicholas Rose and Rollo Ragnar raced wide in the home straight.  

A pre-race sample was taken from Lonnie Loot.

Star Ballerina was quick to begin.  Dundee Jazz, Lonnie Loot, Lump Sum, Cherokee Fawn and Panda Rose collided soon after the start checking Cherokee Fawn, Lump Sum and Dundee Jazz. Madalia Brodie was checked off She Wiggles on the first turn.  Lump Sum and Dundee Jazz collided on the second turn checking Dundee Jazz.  Madalia Brodie lost ground over the concluding stages of the event.

Madalia Brodie underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

Stewards spoke to Mrs. K. Fogarty the trainer of Madalia Brodie regarding the greyhound's performance in this event.  Mrs. Fogarty stated she thought that the greyhound would be more competitive over the longer journey but would return the greyhound to a more suitable distance in future events.  Stewards accepted Mrs. Fogarty's explanation and took no further action.

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

Shanlyn Spot was slow to begin.  American Spy and Trout collided soon after the start.  Prize Diamond and Our Blue Spolly collided on the first turn checking Prize Diamond.

Sunshine Spolly and Lockwood Lad were slow to begin. Lockwood Lad and Lady Lagertha collided several times on the first turn checking Lockwood Lad, Lady Lagertha and Tyson's Tiger.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dyna Xervo.

Pine Gem, Harper's Girl and Dream Gem collided approaching the first turn.  Camila and Cee Jay Ace collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Take A Rose upon arrival at the course.

Foxzami Raptor and Count Me In collided approaching the first turn checking Foxzami Raptor. Calabrese Gino and Airly Spence collided approaching the first turn.  Airly Spence was checked off Count Me In on the first turn. Calabrese Gino and Foxzami Raptor collided approaching the home turn checking Calabrese Gino and Airly Spence.