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.

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Barooga Franky was slow to begin. Fairytale Nacho was very slow to begin (2L).

Slingshot Bailey checked off Blackpool Pyro approaching the first turn. Blackpool Pyro, Innocent Diva and Giaan's Girl collided approaching the first turn severely checking Innocent Diva and Giaan's Girl. Blackpool Pyro and Giaan's Girl collided on the first turn severely checking Giaan's Girl and Barooga Franky. Innocent Diva checked off Fairytale Nacho approaching the home turn.  Fairytale Nacho raced wide on the home turn. 

Riccarton Weaver and Coco Lilly were slow to begin. 

Tinker Calie checked off Gypsy Cinnamon approaching the first turn checking Tommy's Blazer and Tinker Calie. Tommy's Blazer checked off Coco Lilly on the first turn. Coco Lilly checked off Riccarton Weaver approaching the home turn, causing Coco Lilly to race wide as a result.

Arrowsmith - New declared weight of 31.2kg, last raced at 30.0kg.

Now And Then – Late scratching at 5.58pm on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a left carpal sprain.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

Mr. C. Elliott was fined $50 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for the greyhound, Arrowsmith pursuant to GAR 33.

Rivia Bale was quick to begin. Why Not Ben and Our Ando were slow to begin.

Rockstar Harley, There I Go and Our Ando collided approaching the first turn checking There I Go. Our Ando checked off Rockstar Harley on the first turn. Rockstar Harley raced wide on the home turn.

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

Nitro Roxy – Late scratching at 6.34pm due to the greyhound not being presented (non–arrival) (GAR 31). Due to the circumstances surrounding the non–presentation Trainer, Mr. W. Gummow was fined $250.

Blackpool Flash was quick to begin. Zed Bale was slow to begin.

Aston Sylvie checked off Spun Out soon after the start. Aston Sylvie and Zed Bale collided soon after the start. Spun Out checked off Zimmer Bale approaching the first turn. Legasov Bale checked off Zed Bale approaching the home turn. Spun Out raced wide on the home turn.

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

She's Serious was slow to begin.

Mr. America checked off Zipping Mabel soon after the start. Just Cruising checked off Rockstar Haynes soon after the start. Zipping Mabel checked off Tiggerlong Bundy approaching the first turn. Tiggerlong Bundy checked off Rockstar Haynes on the first turn. Just Cruising checked off Zipping Mabel approaching the home turn. Zipping Mabel checked off Big Bash Perna on the home turn causing Zipping Mabel to race wide as a result. Zipping Mabel raced wide in the home straight.

Walk Me Home was slow to begin.

Wishly Bale checked off Lizzie's Entity soon after the start. Roll Your Eyes and All's Grand collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. Walk Me Home and Riccarton Rick collided approaching the first turn. Daph's Zac and Lizzie's Entity collided approaching the first turn checking Lizzie's Entity. Walk Me Home checked off Riccarton RIck on the first turn severely checking Walk Me Home. Walk Me Home and Roll Your Eyes collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Selynya Teddy.

Major Giblet was quick to begin. Golden Teddy was slow to begin.

Golden Teddy checked off Saffron Gold soon after the start. Selynya Teddy checked off Graphic Design soon after the start checking Selynya Teddy and Golden Teddy severely checking Saffon Gold. Golden Teddy checked off Swift Brittany approaching the home turn. Mepunga Sparkle and Graphic Design collided approaching the home turn. Swift Brittany checked off Graphic Design on the home turn.

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

Ms. T. Elliott was fined $50 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for the greyhound, Lean In pursuant to GAR 33.

Brady's Shout was slow to begin.

Lean In checked off Mepunga Isla approaching the first turn. Mepunga Isla checked off Aussie Secret on the first turn. Lean In checked off Battered Sav on the first turn. Aussie Secret checked off Alumni approaching the home turn. Lean In checked off Brady's Shout on the home turn. Mepunga Isla checked off Aussie Secret entering the home straight. Alumni and Aussie Secret collided in the home straight checking both greyhounds.

Alumni underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have Thumps. No stand down period was imposed.

Curlin' Merlin was very slow to begin (3L).

Bitter Dash and Begonia Bale collided approaching the first turn checking Begonia Bale in turn severely checking Me Silly and Blackpool Marvel. Me Silly checked off Blackpool Marvel approaching the home turn.

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

Scatterbox - New declared weight of 31.0kg, last raced at 29.9kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Notorious.

Fawkner Park and Notorious collided soon after the start. Dayana Bale checked off Fleur Burger on the first turn severely checking Dayana Bale and Scatterbox which lost ground as a result. Catch Kate and Fleur Burger collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Autumn Haze.

Toyed checked off Devil's Disguise soon after the start severely checking Toyed. Brazen Crow checked off Bust A Record on the first turn. Devil's Disguise and Fast Food Junkie collided approaching the home turn. Toyed raced wide on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Gotcha Laz.

Numinous and Mystic Rose were quick to begin.

Tiggerlong Al checked off Gotcha Laz approaching the first turn. Tiggerlong Al checked off Gotcha Laz on the first turn causing Tiggerlong Al and Mystic Rose to fall in turn severely checking Black Shadow, all three greyhounds lost considerable ground as a result.  Merriview Mach and Gotcha Laz collided approaching the home turn.

Mystic Rose underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the right metacarpal. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Black Shadow underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left back muscle injury. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Tiggerlong Al underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right shoulder muscle injury and soreness to the right shin and right thigh.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.