The 1998 William Hill Greyhound Derby took place during May and June with the final being held on 27 June 1998 at Wimbledon Stadium.
The competition was sponsored by William Hill following the demise of the famous Sporting Life newspaper.
Ante-post favourite Larkhill Jo was eliminated in the third round.
At Wimbledon (over 480 metres):[3] 4¼, 4¾, short head, 1 (lengths) The distances between the greyhounds are in finishing order and shown in lengths.
The race was won with relative ease by the hot favourite in a crowded race which featured only five greyhounds (the first time since 1970) after Greenwood Flyer was disqualified by the stewards in the semi-finals for fighting*.