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Adelaide Cup betting is available at many of the top Australian greyhound racing betting sites. The Adelaide Cup is a group 1 feature held at Angle Park, with the 2024 running held on October 3 (heats) and October 10 (final); however, the official 2025 Adelaide Cup dates are not announced as of yet.
Our Adelaide Cup betting guide will run you through everything you need to know, including the latest news, the field, top Adelaide Cup odds, how to bet on the Adelaide Cup and the history of the race.
THE Adelaide Cup is one of three Group 1 events on the South Australian greyhound racing calendar and is one of the sport’s most coveted trophies.
The race was originally run at 515m at Angle Park until switching to 530m as of 2021 and always attracts the best sprinters from around the country, all vying for the lucrative $100,000 winner’s purse.
The most recent edition of the Adelaide Cup was held on October 11, 2024, with top honours going to Victorian speedster Excavation for leading trainer Jason Thompson.
Adelaide Cup odds are currently available at many of the top Australian greyhound betting sites, with these markets generally available a little closer to the race jumping.
The 2024 Adelaide Cup field will be announced after the heats are run. ARG will update this page with the Adelaide Cup field when it is available.
Being one of the flagship races within the sport, there is always enormous betting interest throughout the entire Adelaide Cup series.
All of our top greyhound bookmakers provide fixed odds betting on both the heats and final, with odds released during the week once the final fields and box draws have been announced.
By opening markets so early, even before the race field is out, punters are able to study the form and shop around between bookies in order to secure the best prices for their chosen runners.
Some bookmakers, such as Neds and Unibet, also release ‘all-in’ markets, which allows to bet on the winner of the final prior to the heats being run and won.
This can provide terrific value, with inflated odds generally available for several leading contenders and even outsiders you think could play a bold part in the series.
There are no odds available at the top Australian bookmakers for the 2025 Group 1 Adelaide Cup, but be sure to check this page closer to the race.
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The Adelaide Cup, as it is known today, was first run at Angle Park in 1972 when won by Bristol Miss, trained by the late, great Doug Payne.
Payne, who trained from Broken Hill, won the first three Cups held at Angle Park – also pocketing the cash in 1973 and 1974 with Valjuka and Bristol Sue respectively. Payne would later go on to break a 14-year drought when preparing 1989 winner Kuriarkin, which was owned by the late Bill Hocking.
Golden Spur was the first interstate greyhound to win the feature, starting a three-year trend wrapped up with a controversial win by Riviera Tiger in 1979.
The victory made headlines around the country when the first running of the event was declared a no-race when the lure broke down, with greyhounds making their way back to SA the following week.
Controversy arose because several greyhounds in the final had to miss out on the heats of the Australian Cup in order to return to Adelaide for the re-run.
The first champion of the sport to win the Adelaide Cup was WA flyer Sandi’s Me Mum, which made the race her own in 1990. Trained by Gerry O’Keefe, Sandi’s Me Mum was one of the sport’s greatest bitches of all time, also retiring with two National Sprint Championships to her name.
Countless stars have gone on to win the Adelaide Cup, including the Doug Ferrami-prepared Highly Blessed which won the event in 1991 in a fast 29.95.
In 1996 Jurassic Vapour avenged his runner-up placing from the previous year when taking out the state’s only group 1 race, returning in 1997 to finish third.
The following year the race was claimed by Rapid Journey which used the Cup to stamp himself as an emerging star of the sport. He was the name on everyone’s lips following his nine and a half length triumph and then went on to win the Australian Cup, Perth Cup, Golden Easter Egg and the Melbourne Cup.
In 2001 Greyhound Racing SA lured boom sprinter Brett Lee to tackle the state’s main race and despite facing a tough field including Classic Capri, No Intent and Renzo Bale, the black dog scored an effortless win in a mind boggling 28.88 – to this day he remains the only greyhound to have broken the 29-second barrier at Angle Park.
Other big names to have won the Adelaide Cup include Collide (2005), El Galo (2009), Dyna Lachlan (2010), Fernando Bale (2015) and Raw Ability (2017).
Currently, Darren McDonald has the record of 7 wins in the Adelaide Cup, all coming in succession of one another from 2001-2007, with the most memorable being Brett Lee’s track record. Jason Thompson is second on the list with a total of six wins, with Excavation claiming the 2024 Adelaide Cup for Thompson.
Excavation claimed a commanding victory in the 2024 Adelaide Cup at Angle Park, delivering trainer Jason Thompson his sixth triumph in the prestigious event. Securing a spot in the final after breaking the track record during the All Stars Match Race series, Excavation showcased blistering speed from box eight, completing the 530-meter race in a sharp 30.08 seconds. Morton finished 1.5 lengths behind in second, with Fernando Phil rounding out the placings in third. This win further solidified Thompson’s legacy and underscored Excavation’s meteoric rise in greyhound racing.
Transponder secured a thrilling victory in the 2023 Adelaide Cup at Angle Park, claiming his first Group 1 title for trainer Jason Thompson. Starting as a joint favourite at $4.60 alongside Big Energy, Transponder utilized the inside draw to seize an early lead from box one. Despite a late surge by Big Energy, Transponder held firm to win by a narrow margin of 0.13 lengths in 30.27 seconds, earning the $100,000 prize. Mepunga Smokey completed a Victorian-trained trifecta, finishing third. The win marked the Thompson family’s fifth Adelaide Cup triumph and added to Transponder’s impressive record of 20 wins from 37 starts, amassing $245,625 in career earnings.
Buzz Junkie caused a huge boil-over in the 2022 Adelaide Cup, with the $31.90 shot beating home Zippy Tesla and Photo Man in a time of 30.72. Trained by Peter Jovanic, it was a fitting victory, with the well-liked trainer, who is very popular at his home course. Jovanic had previously won the 1991 Melbourne Cup and National Sprint, but he labelled the home-town cup win “special”. Remarkably Buzz Junkie was a $101 shot on the TAB, highlighting just how little was expected of the dog in just his third SOuth Australian start.
Victorian chaser Do It has won the Group 1 Adelaide Cup, to defeat littermate Mr Fix It at the refurbished Angle Park. The son of Fernando Bale and Alpha Demeter proved too strong, beating race favourite Astop Rupee ($1.85). Do It was closing in on Mr Fix It on the home bend, eventually burning him off to win by 3.25 lengths. It was Jeff Britton’s second Adelaide Cup victory, after winning it in 2011 with Mepunga Nicky. Do It, who has won 13 of 43 starts and was competing in his first group 1 event, now has $198,935 in prizemoney.
Golden Night lived up to his name in the 2020 Adelaide Cup with a hard-fought victory in the group 1 feature. Rounding the bend, Catch The Thief was in-front, but Golden Night found a clear run through the inside alley, poking his nose in front on the line, and winning in a time of 29.55. The 2020 edition of the Adelaide Cup was heavily impacted by covid-19, with only 1000 spectators allowed on course.
At just 22 months old, Hooked on Scotch produced a scintillating display to win the Group 1 Adelaide Cup at Angle Park in 2019. Hooked on Scotch raced home in 29.44sec, to beat fellow Victorian dogs Whiskey Riot and Sennachie. Hooked On Scotch had to do it the hard way, coming over the top of the other two dogs, which sparked memories of his older brother Poke The Bear who was notorious for strong finishes. The victory marked the fifth in the Adelaide Cup for champion trainer Jason Thompson.
Real Simple recorded a win for Victoria in the Adelaide Cup in 2018, with the $4.80 shot producing a stunning all-the-way victory. Real Simple, trained by Seona Thompson, notched up a first group win in his first group final at start 51. Fabwik, the pre-race favourite at $2.60 struggled throughout but managed to finish third, narrowly behind Bogie Bullet, which which refused to give up.
Raw Ability broke through for his first win at the highest level when taking out the most recent edition of the Adelaide Cup. Trained in Victoria by Anthony Azzopardi, the black dog was able to overcome box four, leading all the way to defeat Aston Dee Bee and High Eden Frost in a fast 29.50.
2017 Adelaide Cup results
October 13, 2017. October 13 2017. Adelaide. First Prize: $75,000
Winner: Raw Ability (Barcia Bale X Bugatti Flyer) Black Dog. Whelped: 7 Mar 2015
Trainer: Anthony Azzopardi Owner: Kylee Osborne
Finishing Time: 29.50 Margins:2.75 x 0.25
Others in Finishing Order: Aston Dee Bee, High Eden Frost, Bewildering, Zara’s Entity, Worm Burner, Striker Light, Cairnlea Kenny
Talented sprinter Aqua Cheetah got his first taste of group 1 glory when claiming the 2016 edition of the Group 1 Adelaide Cup. The red fawn dog, trained by Jason Thompson, saluted by two lengths, defeating National Sprint Championship winner Worm Burner and consistent Victorian Dyna Boomer.
2016 Adelaide Cup results
October 7, 2016. Angle Park GRSA First Prize $75,000
Winner: Aqua Cheetah (Cosmic Rumble x Dalta Bale) Born: March 2014 Red Fawn Dog
Owner: Mark Morgan. Trainer: Jason Thompson. Time: 29.41. Margins: 2 x 1. Others in finishing order: Worm Burner, Dyna Boomer, Weekend Binge, Shima Song, Benteke, One For Me, Mrs Bubbles
Champion greyhound Fernando Bale became the world’s first racer to earn over $1 million in prize money when taking out the 2015 Adelaide Cup. Owned by Paul Wheeler and trained by Andrea Dailly, the white and dark fawn powerhouse made the race a one act affair, leading throughout off box six to defeat local charge Lachlan Brown and Kayda Shae to score by eight and one quarter lengths in 20.20.
2015 Adelaide Cup results
October 9, 2015. Angle Park, GRSA, First Prize $75,000
Winner: Fernando Bale (Kelsos Fusileer x Chloe Allen) Born: March 2013 W&DK Brindle Dog
Owner: Paul Wheeler, Trainer; Andrea Dailly. Time: 29.20. Margins 8.25 x 0.75.
Others in finishing order: Lachlan Brown, Kayda Shae, Waymore’s Blues, Shared Equity, Kiss the Hawk, Secret Spell, Mobius.
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| Year | Winner | Trainer | Race Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Bristol Miss | Doug Payne | 31.52 |
| 1973 | Valjuka | Doug Payne | 31.48 |
| 1974 | Bristol Sue | Doug Payne | 31.84 |
| 1975 | Turn Pillage | Bernie Neal | 30.93 |
| 1976 | Golden Spur | Victorian Trainer | 30.80 |
| 1977 | Cavalier Queen | Victorian Trainer | 30.64 |
| 1978 | Riviera Tiger | Victorian Trainer | 30.49 |
| 1979 | Encanto | Clem Mitchell | 30.83 |
| 1980 | Youthful Prince | Howard Gray | 30.72 |
| 1981 | Lady Tornquest | Colin Wachtel | 30.45 |
| 1982 | Smithy’s Belle | Cyril Boston | 30.89 |
| 1983 | Superstar | Darrell Johnstone | 30.36 |
| 1984 | Knocklaun Gold | Blair Cross | 30.24 |
| 1985 | Thundering Two | Gary Mellor | 30.13 |
| 1986 | Farquhar | Alan Kelly | 30.28 |
| 1987 | Club Edition | Joe Hili | 29.94 |
| 1988 | High Wonder | Bev Hall & Charlie Merrett | 30.44 |
| 1989 | Kuriarkin | Doug Payne | 30.44 |
| 1990 | Sandi’s Me Mum | Gerry O’Keefe | 30.23 |
| 1991 | Highly Blessed | Doug Ferrami | 29.95 |
| 1992 | South Road Sid | Ray Cunneen | 29.83 |
| 1993 | Croatian Star | Joe Perovic | 30.17 |
| 1994 | Perplexed | Don & Helen Foster | 29.49 |
| 1995 | Forest Fin | New South Wales Trainer | 29.33 |
| 1996 | Jurassic Vapour | John Keep | 29.55 |
| 1997 | Rare Deceit | Merv Patching | 30.12 |
| 1998 | Rapid Journey | Jane Carruthers | 29.34 |
| 1999 | Young Harrison | Ken Welsh | 29.56 |
| 2000 | Jack Junior | Peter Giles | 29.32 |
| 2001 | Brett Lee | Darren McDonald | 28.88 |
| 2002 | Brookside Bear | Darren McDonald | 29.67 |
| 2003 | Waterview Star | Darren McDonald | 29.63 |
| 2004 | Hotline Hero | Darren McDonald | 29.72 |
| 2005 | Collide | Darren McDonald | 29.52 |
| 2006 | Miss Spicy | Darren McDonald | 29.55 |
| 2007 | Big Time Max | Darren McDonald | 29.48 |
| 2008 | Whippy’s Image | Jason Thompson | 29.40 |
| 2009 | El Galo | Jason Thompson | 29.30 |
| 2010 | Dyna Lachlan | Andrea Dailly | 29.35 |
| 2011 | Kilty Lad | Robert Britton | 29.41 |
| 2012 | Heston Bale | Andrea Dailly | 29.45 |
| 2013 | Ernie Bung Arrow | Ken Gill | 29.57 |
| 2014 | Allen Deed | Andrea Dailly | 29.37 |
| 2015 | Fernando Bale | Andrea Dailly | 29.12 |
| 2016 | Aqua Cheetah | Jason Thompson | 29.32 |
| 2017 | Raw Ability | Anthony Azzopardi | 29.55 |
| 2018 | Real Simple | Seona Thompson | 29.60 |
| 2019 | Hooked On Scotch | Jason Thompson | 29.25 |
| 2020 | Golden Night | Troy Murray | 29.43 |
| Track Redeveloped – Distance Increased to 530m | |||
| 2021 | Do It | Jeff Britton | 29.46 |
| 2022 | Mallee Magic | Tony Rasmussen | 29.53 |
| 2023 | Transponder | Jason Thompson | 29.28 |
| 2024 | Excavation | Jason Thompson | 29.30 |