All persons (both Essential Staff & Participants) attending today, undertook successful health screenings and wore face-masks/covers that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

Currawong and Gonzaga were slow to begin. 

Shady Andy, Gleaming and Zarate collided soon after the start.  Justify and Blue Entourage collided approaching the first turn.   Irongate checked off Blue Entourage approaching the first turn.  Currawong galloped on the heels of Irongate on the first turn, severely checking Irongate and Justify. 

Crumb Snags was slow to begin. 

Tokyo Ted, Elliott Ness and Aston Ruston collided soon after the start.  Elliott Ness galloped on the heels of Aston Ruston on the first turn, checking both greyhounds  Tokyo Ted galloped on the heels of Mobile Doll May on the first turn, checking Mobile Doll May and severely checking Tokyo Ted which lost considerable ground.  Aston Ruston and Crumb Snags collided on the home turn.  Aston Ruston raced wide on the home turn. 

Tokyo Ted underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Coconino and Ice Star were quick to begin.  Star Of Jasmine and Blackpool Coco were slow to begin and collided soon after the start. 

Quinto Bale checked off Chopper Bale soon after the start, checking Blackpool Coco.  Chopper Bale checked off Coconino approaching the first turn.  Rower's Rule checked off Frothy's Friday on the first turn.  Ice Star and  Quinto Bale collided approaching the home turn.  Frothy's Friday checked off Chopper Bale approaching the home turn.  Frothy's Friday and Blackpool Coco collided on the home turn.  Chopper Bale faltered in the home straight and pulled up. 

Blackpool Coco underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the trainer's request - no apparent injury was reported. 

Chopper Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have severe cramping and also a suspected gastric dilation. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting in accordance with GAR 71 (Cramp) Chopper Bale must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry in relation to an incident involving licenced trainer Mr M Delbridge following the running of this event. This matter will be referred to the GRIU.

In accordance with LR 22 Mr M. Tabb was issued a warning regarding the non-compliance with the GRV Dress Code.

A pre-race sample was taken from Loves The Surf.

Loves The Surf was slow to begin (3L). 

Butter Puddin' and Capitis collided approaching the first turn.  Butter Puddin', Capitis and Blow Me Kisses collided on the first turn, checking Blow Me Kisses and severely checking Capitis.  Loves The Surf and Blow Me Kisses collided approaching the home turn.  Capitis raced wide on the home turn. 

Capitis underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg monkey muscle injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Yazid Bale and Fly Havoc collided soon after the start.  Fabroni Bale and Highly Explosive collided on the first turn, checking Fabroni Bale.  Yazid Bale and Fly Havoc collided on the first turn.  Yazid Bale raced wide on the home turn.  Rabroni Bale raced wide in the home straight. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Happy Hannah.

Who Knows Roman was quick to begin. 

Speedy Bella and Ivy Isobel collided soon after the start.  Overflow Lisa checked off Ivy Isobel on the first turn and collided with Deep Dive.  Speedy Bella and Beguile collided approaching the home turn, checking Speedy Bella and Happy Hannah.  Overflow Lisa and Deep Dive collided approaching the home turn, checking Overflow Lisa. Happy Hannah checked off Speedy Bella entering the home straight. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Black Mustang.

Neo Bale and Black Mustang were slow to begin and collided soon after the start. 

Euchre John brushed the running rail on the first turn.  Benchester checked off Hill Top Jonah on the first turn.  Euchre John and Black Mustang collided on the home turn. 

Circumstance and Winlock Thor collided soon after the start, checking Circumstance.  Circumstance and Winlock Thor collided several times approaching the first turn.  Hill Top Jack, Jim Zarr Dashian collided on the first turn, checking Hill Top Jack.  Mighty Marshall and Katathani Kid collided approaching the home turn.  Circumstance raced wide approaching the home turn, checking Winlock Kid.  Hill Top Jack and Mighty Marshall collided approaching the winning post, checking Winlock Thor. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Top Faith.

Pai Gow Poker was slow to begin. 

Harmon Bale, Top Faith and Aston Gates collided several times approaching the first turn, checking all three greyhounds.  Harmon Bale, Top Faith and Aston Gates collided on the first turn.  Harmon Bale, Top Faith and Aston Gates collided approaching the home turn, checking Top Faith and Aston Gates.

A post-race sample was taken from Pai Gow Poker - the winner of the event.

Just A Giggle was quick to begin. 

Remnants and Lil Snooze collided soon after the start, checking Lil Snooze.  Remnants and Wacky Wednesday collided approaching the first turn, checking Wacky Wednesday.  Brylee and Just a Giggle collided on the first turn, checking Just A Giggle who collided with Hear The Drum.  Wacky Wednesday and Just A Giggle raced wide entering the home straight. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Blackpool Alfie.

Blackpool Alfie was quick to begin. 

Hungry Eyes, Spun Out and Miss Firebird collided soon after the start, checking Spun Out.  Hungry Eyes, Miss Firebird and Padrino Rocks collided approaching the first turn, checking Miss Firebird and Padrino Rocks.  Padrino Rocks and Apache Chaz collided on the first turn.  Hungry Eyes and Apache Chaz collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.  Spun Out raced wide on the home turn.