Aston Zoro was slow to begin.

Atomic Icon and Junior Express collided soon after the start checking Junior Express. All Inn Tyler and Junior Express collided approaching the first turn. Atomic Icon and Aston Zoro collided approaching the first turn. Aston Zoro clipped the heels of Atomic Icon approaching the home turn checking Junior Express.

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

More Wit was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration to the right fore inside toe. A stand down priod of 10 days was imposed.

Extreme Justice and You Blue collided soon after the start.

Riley's Paige and Pride Of Oasis collided approaching the first turn. Extreme Justice and You Blue collided approaching the first turn Riley's Paige and Kiewa Cowboy collided approaching the first turn. Go Gettem Bingo galloped on the heels of Sedaka causing Sedaka to fall, checking Go Gettem Bingo and severely checking Extreme Justice. Kiewa Cowboy and Applied collided approaching the home turn and on the home turn checking Kiewa Cowboy.

Sedaka was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fractured scapula. A stand down period of 90 days was imposed.

A sample was taken from Riley's Paige, winner of the event.

All Inn Taylor, Northern Moon and Maxi Fozz collided soon after the start. Fifteen Wheeler and All Inn Taylor collided approaching the first turn. Northern Moon and Mini Fernando collided on the first turn severely checking Mini Fernando. All Inn Taylor and Heza Real Deal collided on the first turn severely checking Heza Real Deal. 

A sample was taken from Oakvale Striker, winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ramble Tamble.

Brave Hearted and Ramble Tamble collided soon after the start. Morpheus and La Vagabonde collided approaching the first turn checking La Vagabonde. Feral Swiper and Tat Warby collided approaching the first turn.

A sample was taken from Feral Swiper, winner of the event.

Gateway To Eden and Billy's Bake collided on the first turn. Soda Flash, Hit The Highway and Billy's Bake collided on the first turn checking Billy's Bake and Cadalora. Sharp Diamond and Hit The Highway collided approaching the second turn checking Hit The Highway. Sir Jay Jay raced wide in the back straight. Cadalora faded approaching the home turn and lost ground. Ebby Ripper and Billy's Bake collided on the home turn. Sir Jay Jay raced wide in the home straight. Hit The Highway and Gateway To Eden collided approaching the winning post.

Cadalora was vetted following the event and re-vetted following event 9. It was reported that the greyhound sustained right foreleg shin soreness and an injury to the right hip. A stand down period of 14 days was imposed.

A sample was taken from Sharp Diamond, winner of the event.

Waleonjon, Tiempo Dinero and Kouta Gold collided soon after the start checking Tiempo Dinero and Waleonjon. Kouta Gold and Up Hill Jill collided approaching the first turn. Alpha Lucky and Feikuai George collided approaching the first turn. Raw Ability, Kouta Gold and Up Hill Jill collided on the first turn checking Up Hill Jill. Alpha Lucky and Feikuai George collided on the first turn checking Alpha Lucky. Kouta Gold and Raw Ability collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Raw Ability, winner of the event.

Regazzoni and Fernando Drums collided soon after the start. Beanbag, Fernando Drums and Hightan collided approaching the first turn checking Beanbag. Fierce Lomar, Fernando Drums and Hightan collided on the first turn. Peter Yap, Beanbag and Double Ya Back collided on the first turn checking Beanbag. Fierce Lomar, Fernando Drums and Hightan approaching the home turn checking Fierce Lomar. Peter Yap and Roger's In Town collided on the home turn checking Roger's In Town. Fierce Lomar and Double Ya back collided entering the home straight. Regazzoni and Hightan collided in the home straight.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from My Name's David, Zoom Out, Hone In, Mayor Digby, Peter Galo, Despacito, Elevated, Up Hill Jill (Reserve) and Regazzoni (Reserve) engaged in this event on 14th August 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Extra Gear engaged in this event on 15th August 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Kiwi Collision and All Inn Misshap collided soon after the start checking All Inn Misshap. Millett and Gold Odessa collided approaching the first turn checking Gold Odessa. Kiwi Collision, Kraken Lightning and On Billy's Wings collided approaching the first turn severely checking On Billy's Wings which lost ground. Dragonstone and Millett collided on the first turn. Gold Odessa and Kiwi Collision collided on the home turn. All Inn Misshap raced wide in the home straight.

On Billy's Wings was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion to the left fore toes. No stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Desiree Dancer, winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. A. Azzopardi and issued him a warning regarding the GRV dress code pursuant to LRR22.3(a)(i).

A pre-race sample was taken from Alpha Midas.

Soda Kid, Miss Bea and Aston Lagonda collided soon after the start checking Soda Kid. Soda Kid and Aston Lagonda collided approaching the first turn checking Aston Lagonda. Soda Kid and Chillby collided on the first turn checking Chillby. Reality Thunder and Aston Lagonda collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Stylish Bree.

Gunmetal Liam, Perfect Rider and Hungry Heart were slow to begin. Stylish Bree and Rythym Taboo collided approaching the first turn. Gunmetal Liam, Perfect Rider and Hungry Heart collided approaching the first turn. Stylish Bree and Rythym Taboo collided on the first turn checking Stylish Bree. Shamrock Valley raced wide on the home turn. Perfect Rider and Hungry Heart collided entering the home straight and in the home straight.