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. 

Ernie All Sorts was very slow to begin (5L).

Giveaway Vegas and Bel Air Haze crossed to the rail soon after the start; causing Giveaway Vegas, Myola Knight, Race Car and Blazing Zara to collide; checking Myola Knight and Blazing Zara.  Race Car and Giveaway Vegas collided approaching the first turn.  King Max and Frothy's De Goey collided approaching the first turn.  Race Car and Giveaway Vegas collided on the first turn; checking Giveaway Vegas, Blazing Zara and Myola Knight.  King Max raced wide approaching the home turn and collided with Frothy's De Goey.  Blazing Zara checked off Ernie All Sorts on the home turn.  King Max and Frothy's De Goey collided entering the home straight. 

King Max underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race four, no apparent injury could be detected.

Stewards spoke to Mr G Harding, the trainer of King Max, regarding its performance entering the home straight.  Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71, King Max must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Zulu Duchess was quick to begin.  Aston Cleo and Flame Child were slow to begin.

Ribbons checked off the heels of Seen Better approaching the first turn.  Inga Brodie and Seen Better collided approaching the first turn.  Aston Cleo and Seen Better collided on the first turn.  Ribbons and Aston Cleo collided on the first turn.  Naha raced ungenerously, shifted out and collided several times with Zulu Princess on the home turn.  Inga Brodie and Seen Better collided on the home turn.  Ribbons and Aston Cleo collided several times on the home turn.  Aston Cleo checked off the heels of Millie's Wonder on the home turn.  Ribbons checked off the heels of Millie's Wonder on the home turn and collided heavily with Aston Cleo.  Inga Brodie checked off the heels of Millie's Wonder in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr K Quinn regarding the racing manners of Naha on the home turn.  After hearing evidence from Mr Quinn, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued.

A pre-race sample was taken from She's So Amazing.

Nimble Blaze and She's So Amazing were quick to begin.  Aston Alexa and Meet Joe Black were slow to begin.

Nimble Blaze checked off She's So Amazing approaching the first turn.  Unlawful Lad and She's So Amazing collided on the first turn.  Meet Joe Black and Shim's Heart collided on the first turn.  Moraine Izzy checked off the heels of Shim's Heart on the first turn.  Shim's Heart, Overflow Love and Nimble Blaze collided heavily on the first turn; checking all three greyhounds.  Unlawful Lad visably eased approaching the home turn.  Meet Joe Black and Unlawful Lad collided approaching the winning post.

Unlawful Lad underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race five.  Unlawful Lad was found to have a right hindleg triangle injury.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to handler, Mr B Bravo regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the home turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Unlawful Lad was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Bravo pleaded guilty to the charge, Unlawful Lad was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial  in accordance with GAR 69B (1) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Nano Nano went up with the lids at box rise.  Bus Driver and Barnstar collided soon after the start.  Bus Driver crossed to the rail soon after the start.  Braemar Prince, Aston Stella and Alabama Anna collided soon after the start.  Nano Nano and Bus Driver collided approaching the first turn.  Aston Stella checked off Braemar Prince approaching the first turn.  Nano Nano and Bus Driver collided on the first turn.  Aston Stella and Barnstar collided approaching the home turn.  Elanda Bale checked off Alabama Anna approaching the home turn.

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

Xella Bale was quick to begin.  My Mascara and Burst Of Yap were slow to begin.

Free Sebon, Kraken Tex and Major Winston collided soon after the start.  Free Sebon and Kraken Tex collided approaching the first turn.  Blackpool Alfie and Major Winston collided approaching the first turn.  Xella Bale and Major Winston collided on the first turn.  Free Sebon, Kraken Tex and Blackpool Alfie collided on the first turn, checking Kraken Tex.  Free Sebon, My Mascara and Blackpool Alfie collided approaching the home turn.  My Mascara and Blackpool Alfie collided on the home turn.

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

Crazy Old Duck, Picogram and Abby's Star were quick to begin.  Vixstar, Tanami Express and Rampant Teresa were slow to begin.

Cryer's Spring checked off the heels of Rampant Teresa on the first turn.  Tanami Express and Rampant Teresa collided approaching the home turn.  Cryer's Spring checked off the heels of Tanami Express on the home turn and collided with Rampant Teresa.

Lil Snooze and Shinjuku were quick to begin.  Jabba Bolt was slow to begin.

Paper Plane and Sizzlin' Sanchez collided on the first turn, checking Paper Plane.  Lil Snooze and Shinjuku collided on the first turn.  Lil Snooze, Shinjuku, Blackpool Pantha and Twinkle Love collided on the first turn; checking all four greyhounds.  Blackpool Pantha and Twinkle Love collided appraoching the home turn.  Paper Plane checked off the heels of Lil Snooze on the home turn and collided with Shinjuku, Blackpool Pantha and Twinkle Love; checking Lil Snooze, Shinjuku, Blackpool Pantha and Twinkle Love.

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

Nitro Yap was quick to begin.  Winlock Newbolt and Hatters Lane were slow to begin.

Avalanche and Max Voltage collided several times soon after the start.  Avalanche, Max Voltage and Winlock Newbolt collided on the first turn; severely checking Avalanche and Max Voltage.  Kinloch Moss and Hatters Lane collided on the first turn.  Avalanche and Max Voltage collided heavily on the first turn; Avalanche stumbled and nearly fell, losing considerable ground.

Avalanche underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the left hindleg hock.  No stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Freddy Reiko.

Belena Blaze, Robin's Choice, Orange Justice and Nino's Girl were quick to begin.  Annie My Mate, Freddy Reiko and Hazardous Rumour were slow to begin.

Belena Blaze and Robin's Choice collided soon after the start, checking Robin's Choice.  Annie My Mate and Robin's Choice collided on the first turn.  Freddy Reiko and Robin's Choice collided on the first turn.  Belena Blaze, Hazardous Rumour and Nino's Girl collided on the first turn.  Belena Blaze and Joffa's Princess collided on the first turn.  Freddy Reiko and Nino's Girl collided approaching the home turn.  Annie My Mate checked off the heels of Hazardous Rumour in the home straight.

Robin's Choice underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

King Crow, Roxy Diva, Livia Bale and Throw Caution collided soon after the start.  King Crow, Throw Caution, Livia Bale and Firefly Star collided approaching the first turn.  Moraine Chief and John John Dory collided approaching the first turn.  Throw Caution, Livia Bale and King Crow collided on the first turn.  King Crow, Livia Bale, Firefly Star and John John Dory collided approaching the home turn.  Throw Caution and Roxy Diva collided approaching the home turn, checking Roxy Diva.  Firefly Star and John John Dory collided approaching the home turn.  King Crow, Throw Caution and Livia Bale collided approaching the home turn, checking Throw Caution.  Roxy Diva faded in the home straight.

Roxy Diva underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg wrist injury.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.

Nanda Sizzle was quick to begin.  New Jack Swing was slow to begin.

Charley Davidson and Okay Sam collided soon after the start.  Charley Davidson and Blackpool Bolt collided appraoching the first turn.  Okay Sam checked off Charley Davidson approaching the first turn.  Oh Suzie and Charley Davidson collided on the first turn, checking Oh Suzie.  Charley Davidson checked off Earn The Magic approaching the home turn; checking Charley Davidson, Earn The Magic, Blackpool Bolt, Okay Sam and New Jack Swing.  Charley Davidson and Blackpool Bolt collided approaching the home turn.  Earn The Magic faltered in the home straight.  Charley Davidson and Moraine Hayley collided in the home straight.

Earn The Magic underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg back muscle injury.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Pride Into Power was quick to begin.  Vin Joel was slow to begin.

Snooker Que, Habib and Vin Joel collided on the first turn.  Who Knows Roman, Hasta Manana and Tiger's Crest collided on the first turn.  Ignatious Bale and Who Knows Roman collided approaching the home turn.  Snooker Que and Ignatious Bale collided approaching the home turn.  Habib and Hasta Manana collided in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Pride Into Power - the winner of the event.

Meeting Comments: The Stewards spoke to Club kennel staff and reminded them of their responsibilties to function proper kennel security processes.

Stewards spoke to Trainer, Ms Lyn Smith regarding inappropriate and hostile conduct towards Officials after being requested to present Earn The Magic for a veterinary examination after Race 11.  A warning for inappropriate conduct was issued under GAR 86(o).