Rasleigh Banser was slow to begin.

Galloping Flash, Edna Betts and Whiz collided soon after the start, checking Edna Betts. Galloping Flash and Misty's Boy collided approaching the first turn. Joyous Jill and Whiz collided on the first turn, checking Miriam's Wish. Edna Betts and Rasleigh Banser collided approaching the second turn. Galloping Flash and Miriam's Wish collided approaching the home turn.

Galloping Flash was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Clyde's Classy, the winner of the event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Ninetymile Turbo, scratched from this event, on 3 January 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Love A Neveelk.

Macauliff, Hello Bomber and Loaded were slow to begin.

Macauliff and Hazelwood Flyer collided approaching the first turn. Love A Neveelk crossed to the inside on the first turn, checking Macauliff, Loaded and Hazelwood Flyer. Dynamo Jezz and Hello Bomber collided on the first turn. Aston Abbott and Loaded collided approaching the second turn, checking Loaded. Hazelwood Flyer checked off Hello Bomber in the back straight.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Ima Logger engaged in this event on 3 January 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Dr. Noely engaged in this event on 3 January 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Black Shirley engaged in this event on 3 January 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blue Magoo.

Absolute Breeze and Nicky Neo were quick to begin. Ima Logger and Akina Blitz were slow to begin.

Dr. Noely and Blue Magoo collided soon after the start. Dr. Noely checked off Shall She Cindy approaching the second turn. Black Shirley and Shall She Cindy collided in the home straight.

Ima Logger was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to the left hind toe. No stand down period was imposed.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Good Odds Ava engaged in this event on 3 January 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Loch Mac.

Ya Reckon, Dreamy Julian, Good Odds Ava and Mint Boy collided soon after the start, checking Ya Reckon, Good Odds Ava and Mint Boy. Oakmont Whisper, Dreamy Julian, Good Odds Ava and Loch Mac collided on the first turn. Oakmont Whisper, Dreamy Julian and Loch Mac collided approaching the second turn, checking Johnny Bullet and severely checking Loch Mac.

Johnny Bullet was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

Dreamy Julian was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to the right hind achilles tendon. A three-day  stand down period was imposed.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Omega Vera engaged in this event on 3 January 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Deadline To Meet.

Khaleesi Girl was quick to begin. Diamond was slow to begin.

Khaleesi Girl and Deadline To Meet collided soon after the start, checking Deadline To Meet, Pink Floyd and Brindle Bay. Deadline To Meet and Khaleesi Girl collided on the first turn, checking Master Mordecai and Diamond. Omega Vera and Joe's Dolly collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Deadline To Meet faltered on the first turn and subsequently pulled up. Joe's Dolly and Master Mordecai collided approaching the home turn.

Deadline To Meet was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a tarsal fracture of the left hock. A 60-day stand down period was imposed.

Master Mordecai was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left hind toe. A three-day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards inspected the racing surface in the vicinity of the second turn where Deadline To Meet faltered. Stewards deemed the surface safe and suitable for racing.

Shiro and Blackjack Neo collided approaching the first turn.

A sample was taken from Oh So Nice, the third place-getter in the event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Mi Blue Day, engaged in this event on 3 January 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Josie Rumble, Mi Blue Day and Mizuki were quick to begin.

Whodat Magic and Barroom Counsel collided soon after the start. Our Delta Rose and Loch Tight collided approaching the first turn. Whodat Magic and Loch Tight collided approaching the second turn. Barroom Counsel and Loch Tight collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Mi Blue Day, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Neo Cleo.

It's My Secret and Loch Freddie collided soon after the start. Bolta Neveelk, Miss Dee Meadows and Smitten collided approaching the first turn. Smitten and It's My Secret collided on the first turn, checking Smitten.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hello Nimble.

Hello Nimble, Lakeview Miss and Aston Ando were quick to begin.

Jonny Bravo, Penny Lane Keats, Dyna Kushida and Flywheel Strike collided approaching the first turn, checking Dyna Kushida and Jonny Bravo. Aston Ando and Penny Lane Keats collided on the first turn, checking Penny Lane Keats. Aston Ando and Sooky Jooky collided in the back straight. Hello Nimble and Flywheel Strike collided in the back straight checking Hello Nimble and Sooky Jooky.

Jonny Bravo was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to the left hind webbing. No stand down period was imposed.

Lonesome Kate was quick to begin.

Bye All and Zulu Zoe collided approaching the first turn. Soda Storm and Lonesome Katie collided approaching the first turn, checking Lonesome Katie. Bye All, Zulu Zoe and Dr. Luvdisc collided on the first turn, checking Dr. Luvdisc. Dr. Luvdisc crossed to the outside on the home turn, checking Bye All.

A sample was taken from Soda Storm, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Galloping Leo.

Galloping Leo checked off Steel on the first turn. Steel and Snip Snap collided on the home turn.

Mr L Fulford, representative of Tinderella, declared a new weight of 27.7kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Tinderella last raced at 29.4kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tinderella.

Zipping Emma was slow to begin.

Phillip Keeping and Invictus Storm collided soon after the start. Phillip Keeping, Daisy Patch and Dargo Dasher collided approaching the first turn, checking Daisy Patch and Phillip Keeping. Zipping Emma and Daisy Patch collided on the first turn. Zipping Emma checked off Tinderella on the home turn.