THE Bendigo Cup is a group 2 race held over the 425m trip at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club and is worth $40,000 to the winner.
The series is open to the best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves, with the most recent edition of the race won by Boracay Storm for leading trainer David Geall in 2024.
Bendigo 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 2025 Bendigo Cup field will be announced after the heats are run. ARG will update this page with the Bendigo Cup field when it is available.
Being a group race, the Bendigo Cup is a keenly contested series attracting the best greyhounds from across Victoria as well as interstate.
With the top dogs in action, there is always plenty of betting activity on the race. As such, all of our recommended online bookmakers offer fixed odds betting in the lead up to both the heats and final once the fields and box draws have been decided.
Some bookies, such as Bet365 and Neds, also offer all-in markets on the winner of the final prior to the heats – a concept which can give punters extra value if they are skilful enough to pick the winner early in the series.
Of course, all-in betting comes with risks – you don’t get your money back if your chosen greyhound fails to make the final, however in many cases the odds are so juicy it is worth the risk if you spot something you fancy.
The Bendigo Cup was first run over half a century ago at the old Eaglehawk track just outside of Bendigo in 1957. The inaugural race was taken out by Cantee. The race remained over 400 yards until the 1970s when it was instead held over the 528m distance.
In 1988, the race moved to the new track at the Lords Raceway, and it was once again reverted back to the shorter distances, this time to 430m, except for in 2001, when it was conducted over the middle distance of 545m.
The Bendigo Cup was held twice in 2014 – a move that allowed the race to shift into an early July date; however, it has now reverted back to October/November.
Since its inception, the Bendigo Cup has been won by some sensational sprinters – many of whom have forged names for themselves as stars of the one turn circuit. Previous winners include Lansley Bale (1998), El Galo (2008), Ronan Izmir (2013), Paw Licking (2014), Fernando Bale (2015) and Aston Bolero (2016).
2024 Bendigo Cup Results
2023 Bendigo Cup Results
2022 Bendigo Cup Results
2021 Bendigo Cup Results
2020 Bendigo Cup Results
2019 Bendigo Cup Results
2018 Bendigo Cup Results
2017 Bendigo Cup Results
| Year | Distance | Grade | Winner | Margin | Time | Trainer | Runner-up | Boxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 400y | Feat | Cantee | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1958 | 400y | Feat | Taranyka | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1959 | 400y | Feat | Slipper Me | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1960 | 400y | Feat | Eager Flight | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1961 | 400y | Feat | Mount Eden | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1962 | 400y | Feat | Sweet Mandy | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1963 | 400y | Feat | Shan’s Jewel | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1964 | – | – | Series Not Conducted | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1965 | 400y | Feat | Chief Anama | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1966 | 400y | Feat | Don’t Be Late | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1967 | 400y | Feat | Princess Kerry | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1968 | 400y | Feat | Rebelaire | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1969 | – | – | Series Not Conducted | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1970 | 400y | Feat | Andrew Takiri | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1971 | 585y | Feat | Melbourne View | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1972 | 528m | Feat | Leicester | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1973 | 528m | Feat | Borough Cheer | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1974 | 528m | Feat | Proper Duke | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1975 | 528m | Feat | Sidanna | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1976 | 528m | Feat | Sun Silin | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1977 | 528m | Feat | Worooa Jack | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1978 | 528m | Feat | Fabey Forbes | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1979 | – | – | Series Not Conducted | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1980 | 430m | Feat | Slick O’Leary | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1981 | 430m | Feat | Official | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1982 | 430m | Feat | Welcome Jag | ½L | 24.60sec | M. Wilson | Andon’s Boy | 2,8,1 |
| 1983 | 430m | Feat | Meatworker | 2-1/2L | 24.83sec | A. Hansen | Copper Palace | 1,8,2 |
| 1984 | 430m | Feat | Bronze Wing | 1-3/4L | 24.83sec | J. Kirk | Split Shot | 7,8,4 |
| 1985 | 430m | Feat | Newstone Flyer | 3L | 24.61sec | A. Fairlee | Taj Rossi | 6,1,5 |
| 1986 | 430m | Feat | Stamp Of Learod | 1-1/4L | 24.86sec | N. Renshaw | Silver Scotch | 1,7,6 |
| 1987 | 430m | Feat | Buka Sunset | Head | 25.01sec | A. Reid | Hot Spell | 3,7,1 |
| 1988 | 430m | Feat | Naphilo | Head | 24.73sec | N. Rodda | Secret Scandal | 8,2,6 |
| 1989 | 430m | Feat | Mets Man | 1-1/4L | 24.75sec | J. Tomblin | Rodeo Blue | 1,2,7 |
| 1990 | 430m | Feat | Hard Rain | Head | 24.70sec | K. Brown | Blackmore Brute | 5,7,3 |
| 1991 | 430m | Feat | He’s Jake | Head | 24.64sec | G. Blythe | Master Fashion | 6,7,8 |
| 1992 | 430m | G3 | Belmont | 2L | 24.61sec | R. Norris | Ozwald | 8,7,2 |
| 1993 | 430m | G3 | Tivoli Man | 2L | 24.19sec | R. Douglas | Rose Waggon | 5,1,4 |
| 1994 | 430m | G3 | Thorgil Tex | 6L | 24.14sec | G. Willis | Red Card | 1,5,4 |
| 1995 | – | – | Series Not Conducted | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1996 | 430m | G3 | True Type | 2-3/4L | 24.26sec | A. Inglis | Elynya Prince | 8,6,1 |
| 1997 | 430m | G3 | Sarah’s Deano | 3L | 24.21sec | M. Siakew | Blue Volcano | 1,5,4 |
| 1998 | 430m | G3 | Lansley Bale | Head | 24.03sec | G. Bate | Power Zone | 1,8,3 |
| 1999 | 430m | G3 | Tom’s Legacy | 1-1/2L | 24.14sec | C. Fawcett | Power Zone | 8,6,4 |
| 2000 | 430m | G3 | Whitten’s Legend | 2-3/4L | 24.20sec | T. Dailly | Arelem Storm | 3,8,2 |
| 2001 | 545m | G3 | Renzo Bale | 3-3/4L | 31.44sec | T. Dailly | Railroad Wish | 1,8,2 |
| 2002 | 430m | G2 | Hey Brother | 1/4L | 24.31sec | R. Britton | Zaability | 5,4,8 |
| 2003 | 430m | G2 | Puzzle Prize | 2-1/2L | 24.20sec | P. Giles | Wizard’s Chess | 7,2,8 |
| 2004 | 430m | G2 | Brumby Lad | 2-1/2L | 24.17sec | J. Bushell | Smack Wallop | 8,4,7 |
| 2005 | 430m | G2 | Smack Wallop | 1-3/4L | 24.41sec | T. Womann | Barwidgee John | 6,8,1 |
| 2006 | 430m | G2 | Dragway Flex | 7L | 23.83sec | G. Bate | Dyna Redbull | 7,5,6 |
| 2007 | 430m | G2 | Airbourne Bale | 4-1/4L | 23.87sec | R. Britton | Run’s House | 6,7,5 |
| 2008 | 430m | G2 | El Galo | 3-1/2L | 23.77sec | J. Thompson | Taipan Bale | 3,5,6 |
| 2009 | 430m | G2 | Taipan Bale | 3L | 23.73sec | G. Bate | Our Wilbur | 2,1,8 |
| 2010 | 430m | G2 | Latifi Jiam | 3/4L | 23.98sec | R. Giles | Cohen Bale | 8,3,5 |
| 2011 | 430m | G2 | Enry Walt | 1-1/4L | 24.21sec | G. Ennis | Warning Label | 1,4,2 |
| 2012 | 425m | G2 | Peggy May | 2-1/2L | 23.68sec | J. Thompson | Dyna Tron | 3,8,4 |
| 2013 | 425m | G2 | Ronan Izmir | 2.20L | 23.61sec | J. Thompson | Nico Bale | 2,1,3 |
| 2014 | 425m | G2 | Paw Licking | 0.20L | 23.70sec | K. Greenough | Deadly Vane | 1,7,8 |
| 2014 | 425m | G2 | Warrior King | 2.41L | 23.75sec | B. Ennis | Senor Socks | 7,8,5 |
| 2015 | 425m | G2 | Fernando Bale | 2.17L | 23.40sec | A. Dailly | Shared Equity | 3,5,4 |
| 2016 | 425m | G2 | Aston Bolero | 1.86L | 23.71sec | J. Thompson | Gotta Get Back | 2,1,7 |
| 2017 | 425m | G2 | Landmark | 2.67L | 23.70sec | R. Britton | Aston Bolero | 10,2,3 |
| 2018 | 425m | G2 | Vanderworp | 1.90L | 23.62sec | C. Halse | Black Forge | 2,6,7 |
| 2019 | 425m | G2 | Crimson Vixen | 1.66L | 23.79sec | N. McCullagh | Time To Talk | 2,5,3 |
| 2020 | 425m | G2 | Yozo Bale | 0.39L | 23.88sec | C. Grenfell | Tiggerlong Tonk | 4,6,5 |
| 2021 | 425m | G2 | Paua Of Buddy | 3.43L | 23.29sec | S. Bruce White | Lots Of Chatter | 1,8,7 |
| 2022 | 425m | G2 | Typhoon Sammy | 2.11L | 23.53sec | J. Thompson | Salad Dodger | 3,7,2 |
| 2023 | 425m | G2 | Alpha Zulu | 3.70L | 23.49sec | J. Thompson | Zella Bale | 8,1,3 |
| 2024 | 425m | G2 | Boracay Storm | 1.50L | 23.69sec | D. Geall | Mile A Minute | 6,7,4 |