Hobart Thousand betting 2022

Zipping Bruiser wins the 2016 Hobart Thousand.

The Hobart Thousand is the oldest race in Australia and is the sole group 1 race on the Tasmanian greyhound racing calendar, run in December each year.

The feature is run over 461m and attracts the best sprinters from the Apple Isle and the mainland, with the event currently worth $75,000 to the winner.

The most recent edition of the Group 1 Hobart Thousand was won by Jason Thompson’s Aussie Secret on December 16, 2021.

Hobart Thousand betting

Being a major group 1 race, there is always plenty of betting interest on the Hobart Thousand. All of our top online bookmakers offer fixed odds prices on the heats and final.

These early odds allow punters to shop around and find the best possible price for their selected runner, whilst they can also take advantage of the lucrative sign-up bonuses on offer with numerous bookies.

Our top-rated online bookies to bet with on the Hobart Thousand are as follows:

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Hobart Thousand history

The Hobart Thousand was the brainchild of Arthur Morgan, who is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of greyhound racing in Tasmania.

The race was run for the first time in 1935 as the Hobart Cup, but was re-branded as the Hobart Thousand between 1939 and 1941 when it was worth an Australian record 500 pounds. It reverted back to the Hobart Cup in 1942 and 1943, before taking a recess until 1946. The 1946 race was worth 1,000 pounds and was won by Ebon’s Own, which was trained by Claude Best and owned by Dick Baker.

The Hobart Thousand was run as a handicap race until 1965 after which all greyhounds started the event from the same mark.

Since its inception, the Hobart Thousand has been won by some of the sport’s brightest stars including Rookie Rebel (1958), Ophir Doll (1961 & 1962), Benjamin John (1969), Brother Fox (1985), True Vintage (1988), Bomber Gleeson (1992), Top Shiraz (2000) and Paw Licking (2013).

Group 1 Hobart Thousand – the recent years

  • Aussie Secret, for Victorian trainer Jason Thompson, completed a successful raid on the 2021 Hobart Thousand on December 16. Aussie Secret ($4) beat home Just Do It and pre-race favourite Ferdinand Boy, who looked in good shape, before fading on the straight. Full Hobart Thousand 2021 report.
  • Star Sprinter Tommy Shelby added another Group 1 to his impressive resume when winning the 2020 Hobart 1000 for Steve Withers. Tommy Shelby won in a time of 25.55 ahead of Tiggerlong Tonk and Sprint Gordon to give us an early glimpse of just how good the Western Australian greyhound would be. Tommy Shelby, which would go on to be crowned the 2021 Australian Greyhound of the Year, opted not to defend his title in 2021, with covid restrictions playing a role in the decision.
  • Hooked on Scotch set a new race record in the Hobart 1000 over 461m. The Jason Thompson-trained Victorian notched up a fifth Group 1 victory in a blistering time of 25.49 seconds, beating home Atley Quick and Leica Prayer. Jumping from box 2, Hooked on Scotch was shaded early by Atley Quick, but wound it up in the straight in impressive fashion to win by over a length.
  • Bargain buy Leeroy Rogue has won the Hobart 1000 in a best-of-night performance. Purchased for $1000, the Debbie Cannan-trained sprinter notched up a 19th career win from just 27 starts in Tasmania, after moving from Queensland. Leeroy Rogue beat home Two Bills and Jouster in a personal best time of 25.62.
  • Rock Up Top ($11.70) gave Rob Britton his third Group 1 Hobart Thousand victory in a thrilling final in 2017.

    The 2017 edition of Australia’s longest running Classic was one for the ages with only a neck separating the first four chasers on the line, in the most exciting finish in the rich history of the time honoured Feature.

    The favourite Kouta Mayhem had been challenged strongly by the Ted Medhurst prepared High
    Treason to the turn into the stretch and was left a sitting duck halfway up the home straight.

    The challenges came left, right and centre with Rock Up Top hitting the front in the shadows of the post, only to have Print The Money ($5.10) swoop late out wide on the track and its kennel-mate Blue Gum Hill ($5.40) surge through late in the centre.

    2017 Hobart Thousand results

    December 21, 2017. 21/12/2017 Hobart: First Prize:$75,000
    Winner: Rock Up Top (Spud Regis X Proven Wag) Black Dog DOB: 1 May 2015
    Trainer: Robert Britton Owner: Gerard Targett
    Winning Time: 25.85
    Others in Finishing Order: Print The Money, Blue Gum Hill, Kouta Mayhem, High Treason, Two Bills, Yogi Mac, Zipping Bruiser.

  • Zipping Bruiser gave rookie trainer Matt Lanigan the biggest thrill of his short training career when taking out the 2016 edition of the event. Starting from box six, the black dog came from behind to score over a fast-finishing Chief Jetpilot in 25.98.

    2016 Hobart Thousand results

    December 22, 2016. Luxbet Park HGRC First Prize $75,000
    Winner: Zipping Bruiser (Don’t Knocka Him x Tricky Gypsy) Born: April 2014 Black Dog
    Owner: Lanigan Bruiser Synd, Trainer: Matthew Lanigan.
    Time: 25.98. Margins: 0.75 x 0.75.
    Others in finishing order: Chief Jetpilot, American Monster, Count Baroque, El Grand Amigo, Fifteen Two, Unlawful Entry, Celtic Kid.

  • Kelly and Brett Bravo were successful in the 2015 edition of the event with their brindle and white powerhouse Unlawful Entry. The son of Knocka Norris and She Ain’t Late overcame a poor beginning from box two, weaving his way through the pack to defeat Bearville Azza in 25.78.

    2015 Hobart Thousand results

    December 17, 2015. UBET Park HGRC First Prize $75,000
    Winner: Unlawful Entry (Knocka Norris x She Ain’t Late) Born: Dec 2013 Brindle and White Dog
    Owner: Bronte Bravo, Trainer: Brett Bravo, Time: 25.78. Margins: 0.75 x 3.5. Others in finishing order: Bearville Azza, Tecoma Emily, above All, Prescribe, Dyna Double One, See’s Blue Girl, Long View Belle.

  • New Zealand bred and owned greyhound Above All was a sensational winner of the 2014 running, breaking the track record with a dazzling 25.52 display off box five.

    2014 Hobart Thousand results

    December 18, 2014. Tattersalls Park, HGRC First Prize $75,000
    Winner: Above All (Magic Sprite x Kara Janx) Born July 2012 Black Dog
    Owner: Alison Lee, Trainer: Robert Britton.
    Time: 25.52 Margins: 7.75 x Head.
    Others in finishing order: Ride the Rails, Dyna Villa, Big Ticket, Kicking Rocks, Breaker’s Tip, Senor Slamma, Blurred Lines.

  • Champion one-turn speedster Paw Licking finally broke through for his maiden group 1 success in the 2013 Hobart Thousand. Trained by Kel Greenough, the white and black dog defeated a star-studded field including Melbourne Cup winner Black Magic Opal, Ronan Izmir and Clone Your Own.

    2013 Hobart Thousand results

    December 19, 2013. Hobart HGRC. First Prize $275,000
    Winner: Paw Licking (Elite State x Kingsbrae) March 2011 White and Black Dog
    Owner: Allan Lang. Trainer. Kelvin Greenough. Others in finishing order: Black Magic Opal, Yappin Jack, Ronan Izmir, Farmor Las Vegas, Hellyeah Bolt, Clone Your Own, Sing the Song. Time: 25.64. Margin: .5 x 4.5

Group 1 Hobart Thousand – honour roll

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1935 Elwick Boy
1936 Miafort
1937 Loch Maree
1938 On Par
1939 Mr Whackles
1940 Silver Rover
1941 Cavalry
1942 My Kenya
1943 Askalon
1944 Not Held
1945 Not Held
1946 Ebon’s Own
1947 Young Sign
1948 Hero Minda
1949 Erin’s Ace
1950 Neat Brandy
1951 Pleasant Foam
1952 Baron Dhu
1953 The Mudlark
1954 Pasha Chief
1955 Minda Go
1956 Baron Woomera
1957 Rising Ace
1958 Rookie Rebel
1959 Peter’s Treasure
1960 Bow Rock
1961 Ophir Doll
1962 Ophir Doll
1963 Ophir Gold
1964 Sandy Stone
1965 Fairbairn Lady
1966 Ipswich Low
1967 Fiery Bob
1968 Sue Narila
1969 Benjamin John
1970 Plunder Road
1971 Trion Scout
1972 Beau Palomino
1973 Sue’s A Credit
1974 Jamin John
1975 Snowsim
1976 Beaut Dina
1977 Check Vista
1978 Royal Griffin
1979 Astradome Lad
1980 Scene Control
1981 Black Aztec
1982 Kudaleen
1983 Stony Point
1984 Double Time
1985 Brother Fox
1986 Solitary Simon
1987 White Gigolo
1988 True Vintage
1989 Scott James
1990 Bacchant
1990 Shantytown
1991 Jenny’s Legacy
1992 Bomber Gleeson
1993 Extra’s Boy
1994 Storm Hero
1995 Clint’s Pirate
1996 Bomber’s A Flyer
1997 Shantung Tiger
1998 Mirren Bale
1999 Latest Lad
2000 Top Shiraz
2001 Black Caleb
2002 Star Witch
2003 Nobody Knew
2004 Regent Thunder
2005 Ralph The Mouth
2006 Superman
2007 Train A Journey
2008 Little Spaniard
2009 Prankster
2010 Octane Show
2011 Dyna Tron
2012 Blackall’s Boss
2013 Paw Licking
2014 Above All
2015 Unlawful Entry
2016 Zipping Bruiser
2017 Rock Up Top
2018 Leeroy Rogue
2019 Hooked on Scotch
2020 Tommy Shelby
2021 Aussie Secret