This meeting was declared Heat Affected on 8 February, however due to the temperature being significantly lower than predicted Stewards dispensed with the Hot Weather Policy prior to race 1.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Redhead Chez, engaged in this event on 8th February 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Giant Jarvis, Wise Lewis, Redhead Chez and Dyna Gunner were slow to begin. Wise Lewis, Redhead Chez and Dyna Gunner collided soon after the start, checking Redhead Chez. Dodge An' Steele and Aeroplane Indy collided approaching the first turn. Wise Lewis and Dyna Gunner collided approaching the first turn, checking Dyna Gunner. Dodge An' Steele and Aeroplane Indy collided on the home turn, checking Dodge An' Steele. Wise Lewis checked off Dodge An' Steele on the home turn. 

Aston Veloci and Regal Tycoon collided soon after the start, checking Regal Tycoon. Slipperette, Wise Rosberg and Aston Veloci collided soon after the start, checking Aston Veloci and Hot Jean. Calabrese Bullet checked off Elle Gazelle on the first turn. Aston Veloci checked off Slipperette on the first turn, causing Aston Veloci to stumble. Aston Veloci checked off Slipperette approaching the home turn, and again on the home turn, causing Aston Veloci to stumble.Destini Agitator and Wise Rosberg collided approaching the home turn. Slipperette raced wide in the home straight. Elle Gazelle and Wise Rosberg collided in the home straight, checking Elle Gazelle. Calabrese Bullt checked off Destini Agitator in the home straight.

Trainer Daniel Davis was spoken to in regards to his obligations pursuant to GAR 27 (2) (b) in that a handler is to be in physical control of not more than one greyhound between kennelling and the completion of all post event activities.   

Aston Veloci was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Wise Rosberg - the winner of the event. 

A pre race sample was take from Predemonic.

Trinity Kid was quick to begin. Predemonic, Dyna Owen and Golden Romance collided approaching the first turn, checking Golden Romance. Like A Rocket and Koitsenko collided on the first turn, severely checking Like A Rocket and Predemonic. Golden Romance checked off Like A Rocket approaching the home turn. Koitsenko checked off Aston Amore on the home turn. Predemonic raced wide in the home straight. Trinity Kid and Aston Amore collided in the home straight.

Like A Rocket was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

A sample was taken from Dyna Owen - the winner of the event. 

A pre race sample was taken from Dyna Ileen. 

Tao Tao and Menzali collided soon after the start. Madam Butterfly crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Dyna Elise and Oh Jay Korie. Oh Jay Korie and Madam Butterfly collided approaching the first turn. Approaching the first turn Tao Tao checked over the heels of Dyna Ileen and soon after collided with Zambora Tyler, losing ground as a result. I'm All One contacted the rail on the first turn and lost ground as a result.  I'm All One and Menzali collided approaching the home turn. Oh Jay Korie and Dyna Elise collided on the home turn, checking Oh Jay Korie and Dyna Ileen. Tao Tao checked off Zambora Tyler on the home turn. I'm All One checked off Menzali on the home turn. Tao Tao and Oh Jay Korie collided entering the home straight, checking Tao Tao. 

Tao Tao was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left triangle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

I'm All One was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

A pre race sample was taken from Duty Free.

Duty Free and Our Turbo Boy collided approaching the first turn, checking Our Turbo Boy. Hedwig, Manzeene Man and Duty Free collided approaching the first turn, checking Duty Free. Manzeene Man checked off Our Turbo Boy on the first turn. 

A pre race sample was taken from Zippy Lynet.

Zipping Megan crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Zippy Lynet, Treasure Keeper and Storm Search. Tiggerlong Ring raced wide on the first turn, checking Storm Search, Treasure Keeper, Zippy Lynet and Mask. Zippy Lynet checked off Mask on the first turn. 

The all clear was delayed and a public announcement was made as Stewards viewed the official replays of the event. During the running of race 7 numerous lights went out on the home turn just prior to the home straight as the greyhounds raced underneath the light. This was after racing through the usual dark section on the first turn. After watching the replays numerous times Stewards were satisfied that no greyhound had their chances materially prejudiced by the light malfunction and as such all clear was declared on the judges numbers. Stewards walked the track and inspected the lights post race with Club Staff and as the lights had commenced to illuminate the track again Stewards were comfortable to continue racing and monitor the lights.

A pre race sample was taken from Aeroplane Bob.

West On Xandi and Igor Karkaroff collided soon after the start, checking Igor Karkaroff. Connemara Black and West On Xandi collided approaching the first turn. Bruce Tycoon, White Bandit and West On Xandi collided approaching the first turn, checking White Bandit and West On Xandi. Louie Neveelk crossed to the rail approaching the home turn, checking Bobby's Baby. Connemara Black and Louie Neveelk collided approaching the winning post, checking Connemara Black. 

A pre race sample was taken from Calabasas.

Calabasas and Ace Ventura collided approaching the first turn, checking Calabasas. Crackerjack Doug checked off Go Seek Fernando approaching the first turn. Ace Ventura checked off Meehan Dan approaching the first turn. Crackerjack Doug raced wide entering the home straight, and clipped the heels of Ace Ventura. Calabasas raced wide in the home straight, and clipped the heels of Crackerjack Doug. 

A pre race sample was taken from Mepunga Debbie. 

Blue Hunter crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Mepunga Debbie, Slingshot Storm, Dorrigo Bale, Loch Eddie and Dyna Benny. Mepunga Debbie checked off Slingshot Storm approaching the first turn. Dyna Benny and Loch Eddie collided approaching the first turn, checking Loch Eddie. Dyna Benny and Taylor Bale collided approaching the home turn, and again on the home turn. Dyna Benny, Mepunga Debbie and Taylor Bale collided entering the home straight, checking Dyna Benny and Taylor Bale.

A sample was taken from Blue Hunter - the winner of the event. 

Charlott's Angel was a late scratching at 3.43pm due to illness (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

The start of this event was delayed approximately one minute due to Gloucester Park Harness race 3 running behind schedule.

A pre race sample was taken from Karise Fusileer. 

Warrion Warrior, Karise Fusileer and Cruisy's Lil collided approaching the first turn, checking Karise Fusileer and Warrion Warrior. Down Mexico Way and Showtime Mystery collided approaching the first turn, checking Down Mexico Way. Kumbia Lass checked off Karise Fusileer on the first turn, and again approaching the home turn. Karise Fusileer and Kumbia Lass collided several times on the home turn. Down Mexico Way checked off Noonbarra Storm on the home turn. Down Mexico Way and Cruisy's Lil collided entering the home straight, checking Cruisy's Lil. Cruisy's Lil checked off Down Mexico Way approaching the winning post. 

A sample was taken from Noonbarra Storm - the winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Tiggerlong Rock. 

Tiggerlong Rock was quick to begin. Nicky's Gift was slow to begin. Mav, Marlow's Angel and Dude Abides collided soon after the start. Lektra Blicavs and Property Power collided approaching the first turn, checking Property Power. Mav clipped the heels of Property Power approaching the home turn, causing Property Power to become unbalanced, and collide with Mav and Marlow's Angel, Mav fell as a reult. Lektra Blicavs and Nicky's Gift raced wide entering the home straight. 

Mav was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

The all clear was delayed and a public announcement was made as Stewards viewed the official replays of the event. During the running of race 12 a patron was on the outside of the track in front of the 680 metres starting boxes, approximately 70 metres from the finish. After watching the replays numerous times Stewards were satisfied that no greyhound had their chances materially prejudiced by the patron and as such all clear was declared on the judges numbers.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Blucifer, engaged in this event on 8th February 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Paddy's Midnight, engaged in this event on 8th February 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Stewards spoke to Ms Lori Courts, representative of Paranoia regarding the length of time between races.  Paranoia last raced on 8 September 2017 and is returning to racing from an injury to both stopper bones. 

A pre race sample was taken from Paranoia. 

Raloo Barbara was slow to begin. She's Vivacious, Paranoia and Paddy's Midnight collded soon after the start, checking Paddy's Midnight. Slingshot Sambo and Blucifer collided approaching the first turn, checking Blucifer. Slingshot Sambo and She's Vivacious collided on the first turn, checking Paranoia, She's Vivacious and Paddy's Midnight, and severely checking Raloo Barbara.