Galaxy betting

Galaxy Greyhound Betting

The Group 1 Galaxy is the major staying feature held in Western Australia each year, acting as the support race on Group 1 Perth Cup final night.

The Galaxy is worth $125,000 to the winner, making it one of the most lucrative staying features on the greyhound racing calendar.

The 2025 edition of the Galaxy final was held at Cannington on Saturday, March 16, and was taken out by inter-state star Ethanol Water for trainer Thomas Dailly.


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The Galaxy news & tips

Ethanol Water wins the Group 1 Galaxy
Ethanol Water won the Group 1 Galaxy at Cannington, breaking the 715m track record with a 41.60 victory over Groovebird ...
Cannington greyhound tips
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Galaxy greyhound tips
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Groovebird wins heat 2 of the Fanta Bale Stayers race at The Meadows.
Might Have Been, Groovebird, Flaws And Sins, and Full Of Regrets headline the 2025 Group 1 Galaxy Final after clocking ...
Cannington
Cannington will host the Perth Cup and Galaxy heats on March 8, 2025. See the Saturday race replays, results, and ...
Cannington Greyhound Tips
Cannington is set to host a blockbuster 12-race card on Saturday, March 8, with the Group 1 Perth Cup and ...
Ethanol Water wins heat 1 of the Fanta Bale Stayers at The Meadows. Time: 29.73
Ethanol Water made a massive statement in the Galaxy Prelude, posting 41.66 to win by nine lengths and firming as ...
Halse credits Robert Britton after Galaxy win by First Picked
Chris Halse has paid credit to brother-in-law and master trainer Robert Britton after a gutsy upset three-quarter length victory by ...
Couch Surfer, First Picked primed for Galaxy at Cannington
Chris Halse believes Couch Surfer and First Picked will both put up good fights in the Galaxy at Cannington on ...
Couch Surfer will face a stern test in the Galaxy heats
We will discover if Couch Surfer can keep his momentum rolling forward as a developing stayer from an ideal lane ...

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2026 The Galaxy Greyhounds Odds


The 2026 Galaxy odds are currently not available.


The Galaxy 2026 Field


The 2026 Galaxy field will be decided after the heats are run.


Betting on the Group 1 Galaxy

Because of the lucrative winner’s purse, the Group 1 Galaxy often attracts the best stayers from across the country, meaning that it is also a race punters are keen to bet on.

Our recommended online bookmakers all offer fixed odds betting on the heats and final, with the markets generally up quickly after the box draws are conducted. With the odds out early, it gives everyone the opportunity to snap up some great odds on offer which may not last until the jump.

Some of our bookies also offer all-in betting like Neds and Bet365 on the winner of the final a few months out, with some big prices normally included in the market, which is fantastic for those punters who think they have spotted the series winner and are willing to take a punt prior to the running of the heats.

Additionally, as race day approaches, leading greyhound betting sites tend to roll out racing promotions. These promotions can include enhanced odds on selected runners, money‑back guarantees if your greyhound finishes in a top position, and bonus offers that may even cover exotic wager formats.

With a mix of straightforward win/place bets and the opportunity to explore exotic options, the betting landscape for the Galaxy is designed to cater to both casual punters and seasoned bettors.

For 2026, it’s a smart move to monitor our form guides and greyhound tips as the race approaches, ensuring your betting decisions are both strategic and informed.


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History of the Group 1 Galaxy

The Galaxy was first run in 1982 as a minor feature on the WA racing calendar, with the inaugural edition taken out by Afro Freeway.

The race was promoted to group status in 2002, run as a Group 2 when taken out by Jennev, which also went on to win the Silver Bullet at The Meadows and the Sandown Cup.

The first time it was run as a group 1 was in 2007 when won by former sensation Flashing Floods, the champion Victorian bitch who won three races at the highest level and was named the 2007 Australian Greyhound of the Year.

Since receiving group status, the race has been won by some of the finest distance dogs the sport has seen, most notably Miata, the local star which became Australian greyhound racing’s highest earner when she took out her second Galaxy final in 2013.

While she has since lost her title at the top of the prize money tree, the daughter of Bombastic Shiraz and Winsome Bluebird is still regarded as one of the best greyhounds to have ever graced the track 42 of her 51 starts including wins in five group features.

In recent years since moving to Cannington greyhound track we saw inter-state champions Ethanol Water set a new race record of 41.60 in 2025 for trainer Thomas Dailly.

The event is now firmly entrenched as one of the most prestigious races in the state, with it now acting as the main support race on the biggest night of racing in the west, Perth Cup night.

Rippin’ Sam. PIC: Paul Munt.

Group 1 Galaxy – the recent years


The Galaxy honour roll

Year Winner Trainer Dist Boxes Margin Time Second
1982 Afro Freeway Keith Harding 638m ? ? 37.42sec ?
1983 Supreme Carmen Wally Byrne 638m ? ? 38.05sec ?
1984 Aulfee Dave Bowery 638m ? ? 38.14sec ?
1985 Lady Temlock Barry Thompson 638m ? ? 37.93sec ?
1986 Abilene Christine Robartson 638m ? ? 37.61sec ?
1987 Lassie’s Girl Andrew Gray 638m ? ? 37.71sec ?
1988 Red Rambo Harry Raynor 638m ? ? 38.28sec ?
1989 Ghetto’s Glider Grant Langston 638m 2,8,7 ? 39.10sec Inspirational
1990 Busy City Pam Julien 638m 8,1,5 ? 38.95sec Grand Lady
1991 Galahad County Grant Langston 638m 5,1,6 ? 38.48sec Capobianca
1992 Petite Emma Irene Scerri 638m 1,5,7 ? 38.31sec Laddie’s A Star
1993 Cousin Johnny Kathy Bromley 638m 2,6,8 ? 38.50sec New Peta
1994 Floral Kwondo Dot Houghton 638m 4,7,3 ? 38.40sec Chariot Salute
1995 Wits End Christine Robartson 638m 3,5,4 ? 37.98sec Legal Agent
1996 Rocket Racer Dot Houghton 638m 1,2,6 ? 37.89sec Denver Lil
1997 Gemarly Park Jodie Harding 700m 6,9,4 ? 41.68sec Comrade In Arms
1998 Paradise Street Linda Britton 700m 5,1,8 ? 41.61sec Stylish Reward
1999 Harvard Bale Linda Britton 700m 8,4,1 ? 41.59sec Osrian Bale
2000 Alencia Bale John Tonkin 700m 2,4,6 ? 41.99sec Jamella Tiger
2001 Race Not Held
2002 Jennev Linda Britton 704m 4,1,5 ? 41.15sec Isa Brown
2003 Why Complain Peter Giles 704m 1,5,6 ? 41.15sec Bella’s Angel
2004 Winter Linda Britton 715m 4,6,2 ? 41.57sec Shamira Bale
2005 Best Quoted John Mooney 715m 5,2,4 ? 41.62sec Slick Galore
2006 Ronray Dancer Barry McPherson 715m 5,2,6 ? 41.72sec Chief Tanga
2007 Flashing Floods Gerald Cunnold 715m 5,1,3 ? 41.56sec Will You Behave
2008 Elektra Keith Harding 715m 3,1,7 ? 41.48sec Gunnadoo Magic
2009 Western Land Linda Britton 715m 2,6,1 ? 41.82sec Risk It
2010 Dill ‘Em David Knocker 715m 5,8,4 ? 41.33sec Jarvis Bale
2011 Blue Lorian Peter Whye 715m 4,6,5 ? 41.97sec So Seductive
2012 Miata Paul Stuart 715m 4,5,1 ? 41.30sec Shimaguni
2013 Miata Paul Stuart 715m 3,7,6 ? 41.48sec Hogmania
2014 Born Ali Robert Britton 715m 1,3,7 ? 42.05sec Dyna Willow
2015 Space Star Robert Britton 715m 7,1,6 ? 41.63sec Lady Toy
2016 Seeking Justice Keith Harding 715m 1,4,6 4-1/2L 42.35sec Dyna Nihilist
2017 Bogie Bekim Ben Rawlings 715m 8,4,5 1/2L 42.22sec Trip To Eden
2018 Rippin’ Sam Robert Britton 715m 4,6,8 3-1/4L 41.70sec Moment To Jive
2019 Rockstar Patriot Paul Stuart 715m 6,4,2 1-3/4L 42.00sec Tornado Tears
2020 Rockstar Patriot Paul Stuart 715m 6,2,1 3/4L 41.98sec Cindy’s Oliver
2021 Zack Monelli David Hobby 715m 7,8,1 4-1/4L 41.54sec We The People
2022 Mambo Monelli Steve Withers 715m 4,8,1 2-1/4L 41.59sec Mepunga Ruby
2023 First Picked Chris Halse 715m 7,8,4 3/4L 41.83sec Speed Freak
2024 West On Boonie Chris Halse 715m 6,3,4 1/2L 42.14sec Jelly Monelli
2025 Ethanol Water Thomas Dailly 715m 3,6,4 0.06L 41.60sec Groovebird