Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Gibilisco regarding the number of starts the greyhound My Girl Sissy has had between 03/07/19 and 17/07/19 (14 days - 5 starts). Mr. Gibilisco stated that the greyhound has a rest day after each gallop and then only walked until it's next engagement. Mr. Gibilisco also stated that the greyhound is regularly checked by a muscle person and only runs short distances. The Stewards accepted Mr. Gibilisco's explanation. 

Greysynd Cruise and My Girl Sissy were quick to begin.

Cullquin Bronn and My Girl Sissy collided approaching the first turn checking My Girl Sissy. Cullquin Bronn and Greysynd Cruise collided entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Regal Missile, winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Starter Mr. A. Blake did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event. 

Kraken Jess was quick to begin.

Gallant Toby and Refueled were slow to begin.

A pre-race sample was taken from Akashi Miss.

Akashi Miss and Sheza Code Blue were slow to begin.

Manila Mist was very slow to begin, (4L).

No Respect and Anna Victorem collided approaching the first turn. Akashi Miss and Sheza Code Blue collided approaching the first turn checking Akashi Miss. Manila Mist galloped on Akashi Miss approaching the first turn checking Akashi Miss. Sheza Code Blue and Anna Victorem collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight.

Akashi Miss underwent a post-race veterinary examination and a mild abrasin to the left hind toe was found. No stand down period was imposed.

Disco Norm and Still Single were slow to begin.

Disco Norm lost ground in the home straight.

Disco Norm underwent a post-race veterinary examination and 

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Desmond, the handler of Disco Norm and acting under GAR 75 (1) Stewards ordered Mr. Desmond to report as soon as practicable anything that may have affected the running of Disco Norm in the event which was not noted by Stewards during or immediately after the event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Toy.

Smoke And Embers was quick to begin.

Shooters Ali and Black Ice were slow to begin.

My Name's George checked off Oddjob Lad on the first turn. My Name's George and Oddjob Lad collided approaching the second turn checking My Name's George. My Name's George galloped on Valley Wing on the second turn. My Name's George checked off Valley Wing on the home turn. Shooters Ali raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight. Valley Wing raced wide in the home straight..

A post-race sample was taken from Smoke And Embers, winner of the event.

New Apollo – New declared weight of 30.5kg, last raced at 29.3kg.

Lonesome Spring was slow to begin.

Where's Jamal, Bushman's Billy, Miss Crazy and Harry's Entity collided approaching the first trn checking Bushman's Billy, Miss Crazy and Harry's Entity. New Apollo checked off Harry's Entity entering the home straight.

Lonesome Spring – Stewards were satisfied with the boxing of the greyhound tonight and removed the boxed first endorsement for future events in accordance with GAR 52. 

A pre-race sample was taken from My Name's Red.

Select Teeman was slow to begin.

Select Teeman and Cherokee Thunder collided approaching the first turn checking Cherokee Thunder. My Name's Red raced wide on the home turn. Akut and Topaz Warrior collided entering the home straight. Fabelite raced wide in the home straight.

Vintage Storm and Romanova were slow to begin.

Maximum Lara and Crymelon Kit collided on the first turn. Maximum Lara and Vintage Storm collided approaching the second turn. Meehan Dan and Dyna Jenaya collided on the second turn. Vintage Storm and Romanova collided approaching the home turn. Romanova checked off Vintage Storm entering the home straight. Crymelon Kit and Vintage Storm collided in the home straight. Knocker's Gold and Dyna Jenaya raced wide in the home straight.

Knocker's Gold underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left fore toe injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Speedy Spyro.

Speedy Spyro was quick to begin.

Shazza Weetbix was slow to begin.

Cut Snake went up with the lids at box rise and was very slow to begin (6L).

Hagrid Grange and Launch Time collided approaching the first turn. Launch Time galloped on Nadia Business on the first turn checking both greyhounds.

Go Didda Go – New declared weight of 36.1kg, last raced at 37.4kg.

Go Didda Go was slow to begin.

Go Didda Go faltered soon after the start and pulled up as a result. Pocket Dial and Just Teefa collided approaching the first turn. Pocket Dial checked off Pyrenees Classic on the home turn. Pocket Dial and Honestly Bob collided in the home straight.

Just Teefa underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have lacerations on the right hind foot and left metacarpal. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Go Didda Go underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left triangle injury. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Josh Formosa the representative of Go Didda Go regarding the greyhound's performance this evening. Mr. Formosa stated that the greyhound had been triallling well and expected him to be very competitive in the event. Stewards noted Mr. Formosa's explanation.

Supplementary Report:

Trainer Mr Bruce Jacobs was queried regarding the frequency of starts for the greyhounds Big Cam, Refueled and Pyrenees Classic. Mr Jacobs explained that he checks the greyhounds himself between runs and monitors their behaviour closely for any signs of fatigue or soundness issues. Mr Jacobs further explained that the greyhounds only compete over short distances and are nominated for the most suitable races as dictated by the grading system. Mr Jacobs added that between Ballarat on a Monday and Bendigo on a Wednesday the greyhounds have a total rest day.

Stewards spoke Mr Jacobs regarding the recovery of the greyhounds listed above. Mr Jacobs stated that the greyhounds had a rest day yesterday and are not engaged anywhere at this stage. Big Cam was injured at Ballarat on Monday and will be out for a short time.