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 and wore facemasks/covers that in–turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race–day functions and operations.

In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'.  At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 31.8 degrees and the kennel temperature was 16.2 degrees.  The Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy.

Henryk Bale was quick to begin.  Little Herbie was very slow to begin (5L).

Henryk Bale, Crumb Snags, Danyo's Shanks, Moraine Izzy, Ashlin Jem and Uncle Chuck collided on the first turn; checking Danyo's Shanks; severely checking Moraine Izzy and Uncle Chuck, resulting in Uncle Chuck being tailed off.  Ashlin Jem and Henryk Bale collided approaching the home turn.

Uncle Chuck underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg wrist injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zipping Burns.

Betatron and Aston Leomie were quick to begin.

Lektra Nat checked off Society Icon soon after the start.  Zipping Burns and Aston Leomie collided on the first turn; checking Aston Leomie, Society Icon and Kaison Bale.  Aston Leomie checked off Society Icon approaching the home turn.  Betatron and Zipping Burns collided on the home turn.  Lektra Nat and Society Icon collided on the home turn.  Kaison Bale, Society Icon and Lektra Nat collided in the home straight; checking Society Icon and Lektra Nat.  Lektra Nat checked off Society Icon approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sudoku Shelby.

Eleora Bale was slow to begin.

Crackerjack Zave checked off Moraine Chief soon after the start.  Moraine Chief raced wide on the first turn; checking King Crow and Sudoku Shelby.  King Crow checked off the heels of Eleora Bale on the home turn and collided with Moraine Chief and Sudoku Shelby.  King Crow and Sudoku Shelby collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Russian Sub.

Rev Up Axel was very slow to begin (5L).

Fab Nine checked off Black Strat approaching the first turn.  Russian Sub crossed to the rail on the first turn; checking Parlo Bale and Miss Tickle.  Black Strat and Crackerjack Joey collided approaching the home turn; checking Crackerjack Joey and Fab Nine, causing both greyhounds to race wide.

A pre-race sample was taken from Black Phoenix.

Black Phoenix was quick to begin.  Wilmont Street was slow to begin.

Wilmont Street checked off Zipping Higgins soon after the start.  Fab Motto checked off Go Wild Souvlaki soon after the start.  Crackerjack Dirt, Zipping Higgins and Cawbourne Cheeky collided approaching the first turn, checking Cawbourne Cheeky.  Crackerjack Dirt and Zipping Higgins collided on the first turn; checking both greyhounds.  Go Wild Souvlaki checked off Cawbourne Cheeky approaching the home turn and collided with Crackerjack Dirt; causing Cawbourne Cheeky to race wide.

Go Wild Souvlaki underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right  wrist injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Gala Bale and Don's Scolari were slow to begin.

Quade Bale, Crazy Old Duck and Harden Up Tommy collided approaching the first turn, checking Crazy Old Duck.  Quade Bale and Oakvale Cruiser collided on the first turn, checking Oakvale Cruiser.

Merlot was quick to begin.

Eureka Icon and Maximum Cindy collided approaching the first turn.  Super Big checked off Aston Pirate on the first turn, checking Aston Peroni.  Aston Peroni checked off Maximum Cindy entering the home straight.

The remainder of the meeting was delayed due to a medical emergency for an Official.  All races were amended to the following times: race 8 - 6:19 pm, race 9 - 6:39 pm, race 10 - 6:59 pm, race 11 - 7:19 pm and race 12 - 7:35 pm.  Trainers and attendants with runners in races 10, 11, and 12 were given the opportunity to retrieve their greyhounds to toilet after the running of race 8 at 6:19 pm.

Suited Kings checked off Crown Knox soon after the start.  Crown Knox checked off Aston Ultra on the first turn, checking Avalanche.  Avalanche and Brady's Shout collided in the home straight.

Hazy's Girl – Late scratching at 3:08 pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr L Green was fined $100.

Dash Of Reyne was quick to begin.  Cawbourne Gout and Big Burner were slow to begin.

Dash Of Reyne and Luxury Rocks collided on the first turn.

Big Burner, which trailed the field throughout, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg triangle injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Danyo's Charlie and Zipping Walter were slow to begin.

Gettysburg and Zipping Walter collided approaching the first turn.  Zipping Walter and Kraken Tex collided approaching the home turn.  Danyo's Charlie and Rave On collided on the home turn.

Mason Rocks and Solar Tiny were slow to begin and collided soon after the start.

Yellow And Black and King Brown Trav collided on the first turn; checking King Brown Trav, Moraine Hayley and Mason Rocks.

Mason Rocks underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg back muscle injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Midnight Crash.

Glory Fire was quick to begin.  Calico Bull was slow to begin.

Midnight Crash, Serene Machine, Aston Logic and Jayla Bale collided approaching the first turn; checking Midnight Crash and Aston Logic.  Serene Machine and Aston Logic collided on the home turn.  Aston Logic checked off Calico Bull in the home straight.