A pre race sample was taken from Piparae.

Shamrock Valley and Nice Left Nath were quick to begin. Aztec Warrior was slow to begin. Johnny McKenley checked off the heels of Ima Maldini approaching the first turn, checking Thomeli Boy and Shamrock Valley, and severely checking Ima Maldini, which lost ground as a result. Nice Left Nath faltered on the first turn and pulled up, inconveniencing Aztec Warrior. Aztec Warrior raced wide on the home turn. 

Ima Maldini was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left wrist, a 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

Nice Left Nath was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right monkey muscle, a 21 day stand down period was imposed. 

Rosso was a late scratching at 17:25 on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to a cut to his left hind foot. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre race sample was taken from Mr. Zip Zip.

Ledgerwood Molly was quick to begin. Mr. Zip Zip was slow to begin. Headspace raced wide in the back straight. Miss Oreo Mac checked off the heels of Mr. Zip Zip on the first turn. Mr. Zip Zip and Headspace collided on the first turn. Mr. Zip Zip eased on the first turn, and inconvenienced Headspace as a result. Topaz Warrior and Ledgerwood Molly collided on the home turn. 

Mr. Zip Zip was vetted following the event, and after being re-vetted following event seven, it was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Turnbull, the handler of the greyhound Mr. Zip Zip regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the first turn.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Mr. Zip Zip with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr. Turnbull pleaded not guilty to the charge, Mr. Zip Zip was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warrnambool and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

An enquiry was adjourned until a later date, in regard to the behaviour of Mr G. Turnbull towards Stewards following the event. 

A pre race sampe was taken from Star Project. 

Tiwala Twist and Swansea Ceri were quick to begin. Pretty Sensation and Thomeli Rocket were slow to begin. Double Que and Star Project collided soon after the start. Shannah's Gift, Tiwala Twist and Double Que collided approaching the first turn, checking Tiwala Twist. Shannah's Gift, Double Que and Star Project collided on the first turn, checking Star Project. Thomeli Rocket and Swansea Ceri collided approaching the home turn, checking Thomeli Rocket. Swansea Ceri and Don Quixote collided in the home straight. 

A pre race sample was taken from Ruby's Cheekstar. 

Kalani Willow was quick to begin. Haddi Bale checked off the heels of Kalani Willow on the first turn. Miracles Happen raced wide on the home turn. 

Eminence was slow to begin. Double Explosion checked off the heels of Mick McKenley soon after the start. Bageera and Where's Jamal collided approaching the first turn. Bageera checked off the heels of Where's Jamal on the first turn. Mick McKenley checked off the heels of Where's Jamal on the first turn. Mick McKenley checked off the heels of Where's Jamal approaching the home turn, and collided with Bageera and Double Explosion. Mick McKenley checked off the heels of Where's Jamal on the home turn. Bageera raced wide on the home turn. 

A pre race sample was unable to be obtained from Eminence, a post race sample was subsequently taken.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Tiger Bite Turbo engaged in this event on 5 February 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Mr S. Bruce, trainer of Bella Express declared a new weight of 30.2 kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Bella Express last raced at31.5 kg.

A pre race sample was taken from Charlie Rocket. 

Kiowa Kaema was slow to begin. Provenance and Ikon Parker collided approaching the first turn, checking Tiger Bite Turbo. Ikon Parker checked off Provenance approaching the home turn. Bella Expres and Tiger Bite Turbo collided on the home turn. Bella Express checked off the heels of Charlie Rocket in the home straight. 

Acting on a complaint, Stewards spoke to Mr Marcus Lloyd, and reminded him of his obligations when being directed by the starter. 

A pre race sample was taken from Pingu. 

This race was delayed by approximately one minute, due to holding for a harness race.

Ella Rhode was quick to begin. Jockey Bale was slow to begin. Robyn's Boy checked off Jam Lady approaching the first turn. Pingu and Robyn's Boy collided approaching the home turn, checking Robyn's Boy. Bella Rhode checked off Mousey McCoy in the home straight. 

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Oh No Beta engaged in this event on 5 February 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Xtreme Notice engaged in this event on 5 February 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre race sample was taken from Ocean Bay. 

Xtreme Notice was quick to begin. Cee Righty was slow to begin. Cee Righty checked off the heels of Ocean Bay approaching the first turn. Don Lesta and Oh No Beta collided on the first turn. Crash Cobra, Don Lesta and Xtreme Notice collided approaching the home turn, and again on the home turn. 

Cee Righty was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration to the left elbow, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. 

A pre race sample was taken from Crackerjack Ale. 

This race was delayed by approximately two minutes due to a delay at the kennels.

Crackerjack Ale was quick to begin. Lektra Elsa was slow to begin Lektra Elsa and Dyna Ianto collided on the home turn, and again in the home straight. 

A pre race sample was taken from Xtreme Shine. 

Lorian Victory and Got Some Cheek collided on the first turn, checking Got Some Cheek. Lektra Guiseppe crossed to the rail approaching the home turn, checking Xtreme Shine. Marcus Daking and Got Some Cheek collided approaching the home turn. Nitro Value and Ledgerwood Road collided several times approaching the home turn. Ledgerwood Road checked off Nitro Value on the home turn. Lorian Victory and Ledgerwood Road collided on the home turn. 

Satisfactory Trial Results - Lilly An' Page trialled over the 390m from box four, weight 25.8kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.29, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 0.5 lengths. Lilly An' Page was Cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Petrie, the trainer of Arcup Sarge regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Arcup Sarge last raced on 29th June 2017. Mr. Petrie stated that the greyhound was recovering from split webbing. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Arcup Sarge trialled over the 390m from box one, weight 31.6kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.29, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 1.5 lengths. Arcup Sarge was Cleared.