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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Track Curator Mr. Cory Hiscock advised that the track was medium harrowed on 11/10/2020.

My Lucky Bro was slow to begin.

Cullquin Marcel, Argyle Audrey and Harlequin Rose collided on the first turn. Aston Spinel checked off Cuteness on the first turn and crossed out checking My Bro Lucky. Cullquin Marcel faltered on the third turn and lost considerable ground. Aston Spinel visibly eased on the third turn. Diama Miss, Harlequin Rose and Argyle Audrey collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards noted that the muzzle of Argyle Audrey became dislodged during the running of this event.

Cullquin Marcel underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right triangle muscle. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Aston Spinel underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the left hock and an injury to the left gluteals. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Nicole Cachia, the representative of Aston Spinel regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the third turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Aston Spinel was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mrs Cachia pleaded guilty to the charge, Aston Spinel was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at The Meadows and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Diama Miss underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.  Stewards spoke to Anthony Bruce-Clarke regarding the racing manners Diama Miss approaching the winning post. After hearing evidence from Mr Bruce-Clarke, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.