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.

My Name's Danny – Late scratching at 5:08 pm on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to an elevated tempretature.  A seven day stand down period was imposed. 

Ashlin Jem and Pyrenees Alpha were quick to begin.  Crymelon Quick was slow to begin.

Wee Fishin' and Minnie Banjo collided soon after the start, checking Wee Fishin'.

Wacky Wednesday and Saint Bogan were slow to begin.

Fabroni Bale and Butterfly Indee collided approaching the first turn, checking Fabroni Bale.  Fabroni Bale raced wide on the first turn and in the home straight.

Due to a technical malfunction with the TAB the Semaphore Board inadvertently displayed Race 1 for this event.

Dream Of Me, Ronny Mac, Mercury Icon, Rev Up Axel and King Crow collided soon after the start; checking Ronny Mac, Mercury Icon and Rev Up Axel.  Rev Up Axel checked off Pyrenees Pegasus on the first turn.  Mercury Icon raced wide approaching the home turn.  Pyrenees Pegasus and Ronny Mac collided on the home turn.

Due to a technical malfunction with the TAB the Semaphore Board inadvertently displayed Race 1 for this event. 

Stewards noted that licensed handler, Mrs H Robinson incorrectly placed greyhound, Rona Express in Box 2 instead of its drawn Box No 3.  The correction was made prior to the running of the event.  Stewards withheld the All Clear to view the official video footage to ensure that the greyhounds in the front row had not been disadvantaged by the delay in changeover.  Stewards were of the opinion that the front row had not been disadvantaged and All Clear was given on the placings 8-3-4-1.  Stewards spoke to Mrs Robinson in relation to the matter and after considering all the evidence, fined Mrs Robinson the sum of $200 for negligence pursuant to GAR86(o).  Stewards also spoke to the Club Starter and reminded him of his responsibilities to ensure that greyhounds are placed in the correct starting boxes at all times.

Berringa Blue was slow to begin.

Sudoku Shelby checked off Leyenda on the first turn.  Sudoku Shelby and Society Icon collided entering the home straight; checking Sudoku Shelby, Society Icon and Stolen Jewels.  Society Icon checked off Sudoku Shelby in the home straight.

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

Due to a technical malfunction with the TAB the Semaphore Board inadvertently displayed Race 1 for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Don't Forget Kev.

National Level and Especial Edit were quick to begin.  Annie My Mate checked off Belena Blaze soon after the start.  National Level, Don't Forget Kev and Taltarni Black collided on the first turn; checking Don't Forget Kev, Annie My Mate and Saint Rock.  Belena Blaze raced wide approaching the home turn.

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

Due to a technical malfunction with the TAB the Semaphore Board inadvertently displayed Race 1 for this event.

Spring Value was slow to begin.

Solar Tiny and Saint Destructor collided approaching the first turn.  Aston Gripen and Open Throttle collided in the home straight.

Lektra Loopy and Cawbourne Clancy were slow to begin.

Cawbourne Clancy checked off Shazbot soon after the start.  Especial One, Invictus Caleb and Shazbot collided approaching the first turn, checking Especial One.  Running The Wind checked off Fernando Booker on the first turn; checking Shazbot, Especial One and Cawbourne Clancy.

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

Saint Tess, My Name Heather and Cracked Soda collided on the first turn; checking Gotham Duchess, Saint Tess, My Name Heather, Take A Sunflower, Cracked Soda, Glamorous Lass and Pyrenees Spirit.

A pre-race sample was taken from Houlio.

Bomb Proof and Pyrenees Steele were slow to begin.

Permit Granted checked off Weblec Pearl on the first turn.  Moonie Convoy raced wide on the home turn.  Permit Granted and Pyrenees Steele collided in the home straight.

China Catch 'Em – Late scratching at 5:06 pm on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to lameness in the left back triangle muscle.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

Our Brinni was quick to begin.  Yuken Talk was slow to begin.

Treasure's Lad and Maggie Pie collided approaching the first turn, checking Maggie Pie.  Not All Over and Treasure's Lad collided on the first turn, checking Treasure's Lad.  Our Brinni and Not All Over collided on the first turn, checking Not All Over.  Maggie Pie galloped on Treasure's Lad on the first turn, checking Maggie Pie.  Maggie Pie checked off Aston Jansz approaching the home turn and again in the home straight.  Not All Over and Yuken Talk collided in the home straight.