The Group 2 Maitland Gold Cup remains the marquee greyhound race at Maitland, now contested over a 450-metre course on the iconic one-turn Hunter Valley circuit. In a strategic calendar shift for 2024, the race is held in December—timed to avoid clashes with major provincial Victorian Cups and to attract top interstate talent, all while complementing other feature events like the Golden Easter Egg on Easter Saturday.
This high‑profile final consistently attracts a stellar field of speed specialists, with greyhounds pushing the limits for a chance at the coveted title and a $40,000 prize.
The most recent edition was won by Fusion Mint, owned, bred, and trained by Wesley McDonald. Delivering a sensational front‑running performance, Fusion Mint held off a late surge from a strong rival to secure victory in a thrilling finish—cementing her status as one of the elite performers in the sport.
We will update this section of our Maitland Cup betting guide when the field is released for the 2025 event. The Maitland Gold Cup field is decided when the heats are run and won, with these due to be raced in December.
The Maitland Cup odds for the annual greyhound race have not been released yet.
Because it generally attracts interstate interest as well as a range of leading local contenders, there is always plenty of betting activity on the series as the best speedsters line up for the feature.
Most of our recommended online bookmakers will offer fixed odds betting in the lead-up to the heats and on the final once the box draw has been conducted. Some of the bookies also offer all-in markets like Neds and Bet365 for the final, allowing punters to snare some tantalising odds about quality dogs prior to the heats, which may be massive overs on what you can secure after the qualifiers if they light up the track.
Blending traditional win/place bets with a range of exotic wagering options, the betting landscape for the Maitland Gold Cup is tailored for both casual punters and seasoned bettors.
As the 2025 edition draws near, keeping a close eye on our form guides and expert race tips is a smart strategy to ensure your betting choices remain strategic and well-informed.
The event—now commonly known as the Maitland Gold Cup—was inaugurated in 2003 as a Group 3 race at the Maitland track. In that first running, Thread Prince recorded a winning time of 26.74 seconds over 457 m on a grass surface, with connections pocketing a modest prize of $12,000.
After the 2003 running, the race was skipped in 2004 while the track underwent significant upgrades. The conversion from a grass surface to a more weather-resistant loam track also saw a slight change in the racing distance (settling in around 450 m), and the event has been held annually ever since.
In its early years, the race benefited from strong local backing. For its first two editions, the race was sponsored by the Maitland Supporters Club. By 2006, the Maitland branch of the Greyhound Breeders Owners and Trainers Association (GBOTA) joined as co-sponsors, underscoring the event’s growing stature in the community.
A major turning point came in 2010 when the race was upgraded to Group 2 status. That year, Reg Kay’s Elite Blue Size became the only greyhound to win the event twice—first collecting a $25,000 cheque in 2010 and then increasing the prize to $30,000 in 2011.
Commercial sponsorship evolved over the years. In 2014, PPK Mining stepped in as a sponsor, marking the beginning of increased prize money and heightened media attention. Today, the race offers a $40,000 prize for the winner, and it remains one of the marquee Group 2 events on the greyhound racing calendar at Maitland.
2024 Maitland Cup Race Results
2023 Maitland Cup Race Results
Others in finishing order: Lagoon Pirate, Aston Dinnigan, Cavatron, Big Black, Tristan Cannon, Lucky Chap.
Others in finishing order: Cosmic Heir, Outside Pass, Ando’s Mac, Pedro Cerrano, Falcon’s Fury, Wild Walter.
Others in finishing order: Sleek Master, Ritza Lenny, Rosco The Weapon, Big Ticket, Black Driftwood, Bob’s Uncle.
Others in finishing order: Camacho, Black Frenzy, Zipping Saxon, Silver Label, Altered Mist, Jack Kade.
Others in finishing order: Rose Sannette, Gradence, New Gleam, Miners Moss, Magic Diore, Fire Elusive.
Others in finishing order: Unexplained, El Brooklyn, Exquisette Kari, Bralyn County, Transcend Time, Werynski.
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Dist | Boxes | Margin | Time | Second |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Sable Osti | Karen Linke | 457m | 3,8,6 | 5L | 25.84sec | Only Option |
| 1996 | Nerida Bale | Blair Cross | 457m | 4,6,2 | 2L | 25.65sec | Indian Lad |
| 1997 | Tay Sing | Shane Bennison | 457m | 8,7,1 | 3-3/4L | 25.80sec | Quick Creek |
| 1998 | Stormy Honcho | Michael Kembrey | 457m | 1,4,6 | Head | 26.14sec | Hon’s Peace |
| 1999 | Scomar Bale | Rodney Butt | 457m | 5,8,3 | 1-1/4L | 26.54sec | Kotara Dean |
| 2000 | Kaskazi | Thomas Pullman | 457m | 1,2,3 | 2-3/4L | 25.65sec | City Currency |
| 2001 | Fond Regards | Susan Bayly | 457m | 5,1,6 | 1-1/4L | 25.78sec | Living End |
| 2002 | Shining Ribbons | Barbara Rees | 457m | 8,2,6 | 2L | 26.28sec | Assassin |
| 2003 | Thread Prince | Ronald Brown | 457m | 4,1,3 | Head | 26.72sec | Furious Pace |
| 2004 | Race Not Held | ||||||
| 2005 | Whatuira Banner | Barry Gibbons | 450m | 4,6,5 | 3-1/2L | 25.46sec | Pure Oz |
| 2006 | Needa Mint | Robert Smith | 450m | 8,6,4 | 1-1/4L | 25.62sec | I’m Typical |
| 2007 | Run The Risk | Pauline Moran | 450m | 5,6,8 | 4-3/4L | 25.09sec | Bim Bam Boom |
| 2008 | Awesome Hustler | Steven Konkolics | 450m | 2,8,3 | 1L | 25.43sec | Hanify’s Impact |
| 2009 | Magnifique | Julie Fletcher | 450m | 1,3,4 | 1/2L | 25.14sec | Nova Surf |
| 2010 | Elite Blue Size | Reg Kay | 450m | 3,5,4 | 2L | 24.93sec | Miss Peru |
| 2011 | Elite Blue Size | Reg Kay | 450m | 8,6,1 | 1-1/2L | 25.07sec | Fancy Dean |
| 2012 | Oaks Road | Mark Gatt | 450m | 8,6,4 | 1-1/2L | 25.16sec | Buck Fever |
| 2013 | Black Magic Opal | Lesley Hudson | 450m | 7,3,4 | 2-3/4L | 24.92sec | Johnny Fire |
| 2014 | Paw Licking | Kelvyn Greenough | 450m | 8,3,1 | 3-3/4L | 25.05sec | Natural Player |
| 2015 | Spacecraft | Lorraine Atchison | 450m | 7,6,2 | 3/4L | 25.08sec | La Grand Logie |
| 2016 | Marbo’s Magic | Paul Braddon | 450m | 5,6,7 | 1-1/4L | 25.02sec | Aston Bolero |
| 2017 | Aussie Infrared | Rosalyn Hume | 450m | 8,3,5 | 3/4L | 24.94sec | Pantera Nera |
| 2018 | Aston Duke | Jason Mackay | 450m | 2,6,8 | 1-3/4L | 24.88sec | Hone In |
| 2019 | Black Forge | Darren Sultana | 450m | 6,1,7 | Nose | 24.90sec | Fernando Blaster |
| 2020 | Mottza | Patricia Chaker | 450m | 4,5,6 | 2-1/4L | 25.08sec | Ebby Infrared |
| 2021 | Ebby Jet Power | Michael Eberand | 450m | 2,1,4 | Nose | 24.87sec | More Sauce |
| 2022 | Good Odds Cash | Tracey Hurst | 450m | 4,6,7 | 2-1/4L | 24.85sec | Our Mechanic |
| 2023 | Len Me Dad | Ruth Matic | 450m | 2,1,8 | 1/4L | 24.94sec | Vamoose |
| 2024 | Fusion Mint | Wesley McDonald | 450m | 2,3,1 | 1/2L | 24.81sec | Black Tsunami |