The National Derby is the most sought-after age-restricted event in NSW and is held at the state’s premier track, Wentworth Park.
The Derby is a group 1 feature, run over 520m, with the event offering $75,000 to the winner.
The Derby is open to male greyhounds only, with bitches competing in the National Futurity, which is run on the same night.
The most recent edition of the race was won by Paw Oswald for Victorian trainer Mark Delbridge.
With the running of the 2025 National Derby just been run check back closer to the 2026 race for odds.
Please see the box draw and betting odds for the Group 1 National Derby final below:
Being a Group 1, there is always enormous betting interest on the National Derby as it features the best young male pups racing across Australia.
All of Australian Racing Greyhound’s recommended online bookmakers offer betting on the series, with most featuring fixed odds for both the heats and final in the lead-up.
Additionally, bookies such as Bet365 offer all-in markets, giving punters the chance to snag some value by backing the greyhound they believe can win the final prior to the heats being run and won.
This is, of course, much riskier than betting on the Derby once the final field is released, but it can also be very lucrative if you are skilful enough to snare the value.
The National Derby is one of the most prestigious greyhound races in Australia, with a rich history that began in July 1963. The inaugural event was run over 530m at Wentworth Park’s grass track, where Keen Linen triumphed, taking home a then-record £1,500 prize money, making it the richest greyhound race in the country at the time.
The race temporarily moved to Harold Park in 1987 during the refurbishment of Wentworth Park before returning to its original home between 1988 and 2008. In 2009, the Derby relocated to The Gardens in the Hunter Valley, becoming the only provincial track in New South Wales to host Group 1 racing. However, the feature returned to Wentworth Park in 2015, when the legendary Fernando Bale etched his name into history by claiming victory.
Over the years, the Derby has crowned numerous champions, including Roman Earl (1966), Worth Doing (1989), and Victa Damian (2023), whose 29.47-second run set the current race record. Other notable winners include Fedex, Elite Blue Size, and Steelflex, the only greyhound to win the race twice, in 1974 and 1975.
The event has also been a stage for dramatic stories. In 2020, favourite Simon Told Helen was scratched after a spider bite, as was another contender, Here Comes Joe. This led to first reserve Oh Mickey stepping up to claim a stunning victory. In 2021, trainer Luke Adams achieved a remarkable double, winning both the National Futurity and National Derby on the same night with siblings Zipping Sapporo and Zipping Moose.
The 2023 Derby was a showcase of brilliance, with South Australian greyhound Victa Damian dominating by 4.25 lengths, narrowly missing the race record. In 2024, History’s Coming delivered a commanding six-length victory for trainer Tom Rees, recording the third-fastest time in Derby history at 29.54 seconds, with Paw Oswald claiming the second fastest time in 29.50 for trainer Mark Delbridge in 2025.
The Derby’s honour roll is a testament to the sport’s greats and the memorable moments that have defined greyhound racing. As the field assembles for the next edition, the question remains: who will add their name to this illustrious list of champions?
Paw Oswald delivered a dominant performance to claim the Group 1 National Derby Final at Wentworth Park on Saturday night, solidifying his reputation as one of the most promising young greyhounds in the country. Under the expert guidance of trainer Mark Delbridge and proudly owned by Brendan Wheeler, the talented son of Feral Franky and Dyna Winter stormed to victory in 29.50 seconds, outclassing a star-studded field, with leading bookmakers paying $4.20.
On January 20, 2024, at Wentworth Park, History’s Coming, trained by Tomas Rees, delivered a commanding performance in the Group 1 National Derby. Starting from box four, History’s Coming showcased exceptional speed and strength, securing a 6-length victory over You Never Lose with a time of 29.54 seconds. This triumph marked a significant milestone in History’s Coming’s racing career, highlighting his potential as a rising star in the greyhound racing scene.
On January 21, 2023, at Wentworth Park, Victa Damian, under the guidance of trainer Lisa Rasmussen, delivered a stellar performance in the Group 1 National Derby. Breaking from box five, Victa Damian exhibited remarkable acceleration and endurance, finishing 4¼ lengths ahead of Starline Express with a time of 29.47 seconds. This victory underscored Victa Damian’s exceptional talent and solidified his status as a formidable competitor in the greyhound racing arena.
On January 22, 2022, at Wentworth Park, Slingshot Hooks, trained by Darren Sultana, secured a narrow victory in the Group 1 National Derby. Starting from box four, Slingshot Hooks demonstrated tenacity and speed, edging out his littermate Slingshot Jonesy by a quarter of a length with a time of 29.97 seconds. This win highlighted the competitive spirit within the litter and marked a significant achievement for the connections.
2022 National Derby Results
On January 23, 2021, at Wentworth Park, Zipping Moose, trained by Luke Adams, delivered a commanding performance in the Group 1 National Derby. Breaking from box two, Zipping Moose led throughout the race, securing a 4¾-length victory over Serious Object with a time of 29.72 seconds. This triumph was part of a remarkable night for trainer Luke Adams, who also secured the National Futurity title with Zipping Sapporo, Zipping Moose’s litter sister.
2021 National Derby Results
On January 24, 2020, at Wentworth Park, Oh Mickey, trained by Tony Donaldson, delivered an outstanding performance to win the Group 1 National Derby. Breaking from the wide box nine, Oh Mickey displayed exceptional early pace and sustained his speed to finish 1¾ lengths ahead of Poacher with a time of 29.91 seconds. This victory marked a memorable achievement for the connections, with Oh Mickey proving his class on a big stage.
2020 National Derby Results
On January 25, 2019, at Wentworth Park, Axel Footluce, trained by Jeff Britton, showcased his tenacity to secure a hard-fought victory in the Group 1 National Derby. Starting from box five, Axel Footluce battled through traffic and displayed a strong finish to claim a 1-length victory over Feral Franky with a time of 30.35 seconds. This win demonstrated Axel Footluce’s resilience and determination on the track.
2019 National Derby Results
Trained in Victoria by Seona Thompson, Out Of Range started the odds-on favourite off box four, jumping reasonably well and settling third down the back behind One Hour Parking (Fabregas x Makedonia Apr ’16) and on the inside of the classy Fernando Express (Fernando Bale x Tears Siam Feb ’16).
Coming off the back the white and brindle dog looked to have the race at his mercy, but he was checked and lost momentum when he went to make his move on the rail.
Balancing up once again, Out Of Range got a beautiful run through along the fence swinging for home as the leader shifted off, assuming the lead and bolting clear to win by one and three quarter lengths in 30.20.
2018 National Derby results
January 27, 2018. 27/01/2018 Wentworth Park. First Prize:$75000
Winner: Out Of Range(Fernando Bale X Nicki Fields)White & Brindle Dog DOB: 25 Dec 2015
Trainer:Seona Thompson Owner: Darren And Michael Puleio – MGR D Puleio
Winning Time:30.20
Others in Finishing Order: Rostered On, Little Digger, Fernando Express, Two Times Twice, Mount Brown, One Hour Parking, Off The Leash.
Big Daddy Bee used a suitable box draw when snaring the most recent edition of the National Derby. The brindle dog positioned himself well on the fence before powering home in the closing stages to defeat a star-studded field.
2017 National Derby results
February 4, 2017. Wentworth Park NSW GBOTA First Prize $75,000
Winner: Big Daddy Bee (Kinloch Brae x Winning Charm) Born: Jan 2015 Brindle Dog
Owner: Jason Bateup, Trainer; Raymond Smith.
Time: 29.74 Margins: 1 x 6.5.
Others in finishing order: Nangar Rock, Lightning Frank, Black Hole Sun, Good Odds Bricky, Duty Free, Hit The Highway, Dyna Boomer.
Magic Spring gave Central Coast trainer Noelene Holloway her biggest career win when defeating a quality field to snare the title. A son of Spring Gun and Fascinate Marina, Magic Spring ran a nippy 29.96, defeating Nangar Flame and Diego Bale.
2016 National Derby results
January 30, 2016. Wentworth Park NSW GBOTA First Prize $75,000
Winner: Magic Spring (Spring Gun x Fascinate Marina) Born Sept 2013 Black Dog
Owner/Trainer: Noelene Holloway.
Time: 29.96, Margins: 4.75 x 4.75.
Others in finishing order: Nangar Flame, Diego Bale, Pedro Cerrano, Good Odds Ocker, Asa Killer Queen, Sleek Master, Spritely Dancer.
Fernando Bale scored what would become the first of eight group 1 wins in the 2015 National Derby. Andrea Dailly’s white and dark brindle speedster broke the hearts of his rivals, stopping the clock in 29.87.
2015 National Derby results
February 7, 2015. Wentworth Park NSW GBOTA 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: 29.87. Margins: 2.25 x 10.75.
Others in finishing order: Bad Boy Sniper, Winsome Prince, Zipping Carter, Lektra Outlaw, Dark Vito, Dyna Tiber, Topper Road.
Year | Winner | Trainer | Distance | Boxes | Margin | Time | Runner-Up | Group |
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1963 | Keen Linen | E. Hanson | 580y | ? | ? | 31.40sec | ? | Feat |
1964 | Flying Myobb | K. Cheetham | 580y | ? | ? | 31.50sec | ? | Feat |
1965 | Chariot Charm | L. Landers | 580y | ? | ? | 31.50sec | ? | Feat |
1966 | Roman Earl | A. Brown | 580y | ? | ? | 31.20sec | ? | Feat |
1967 | Mister Moss | W. Fletcher | 580y | ? | ? | 31.50sec | ? | Feat |
1968 | Second Stage | G. Johnson | 580y | ? | ? | 31.20sec | ? | Feat |
1969 | Abbey Road | A. Lees | 580y | ? | ? | 31.40sec | ? | Feat |
1970 | Arthur’s Desire | P. Fletcher | 580y | ? | ? | 31.20sec | ? | Feat |
1971 | Bomber’s Gift | G. Watt | 580y | ? | ? | 31.20sec | ? | Feat |
1972 | Young Moss | J. Coleman | 580y | ? | ? | 31.00sec | ? | Feat |
1973 | Rushin’ Moss | C. Johnston | 530m | 3,8,5 | 3/4L | 31.44sec | Dusty Trail | Feat |
1974 | Steelflex | A. Wheeler | 530m | 3,2,4 | Head | 31.15sec | Tientsin Tosca | Feat |
1975 | Steelflex | A. Wheeler | 530m | 7,1,3 | 3/4L | 31.23sec | Ungwilla Lad | Feat |
1976 | Baguio | R. McHugh | 530m | 8,1,5 | 8L | 30.88sec | Hunrakan | Feat |
1977 | Chief Holly | L. Brien | 530m | 1,8,4 | 2L | 31.05sec | Gay Martini | Feat |
1978 | True Leader | C. McBurney | 530m | 3,5,4 | 1L | 30.82sec | Fine Arama | Feat |
1979 | Tegimi | L. Harper | 530m | 2,7,1 | 3L | 30.78sec | Flaming Bolt | Feat |
1980 | General Jeff | C. Coleman | 530m | 6,1,7 | 9L | 30.78sec | Victor Jara | Feat |
1981 | Handicap | C. Coleman | 530m | 8,3,1 | 3L | 31.68sec | Rapid Edition | Feat |
1982 | Lord Tegimi | G. Beh | 530m | 4,2,6 | 1/4L | 31.24sec | Lord Teviot | Feat |
1983 | World Park Ned | M. Matic | 530m | 2,8,1 | 3/4L | 31.02sec | Hardell | Feat |
1984 | Inch Time | C. Coleman | 530m | 5,3,1 | 1/4L | 31.13sec | Gallant World | Feat |
1985 | Rapid Supreme | J. Finn | 530m | 3,6,8 | 2L | 31.05sec | Indiana Bale | Feat |
1986 | Holstein Boy | K. Johns | 530m | 1,8,3 | 4L | 30.95sec | Riviera Romeo | Feat |
1987 | Shy Sultan | B. Grattan | 457m | 1,6,2 | 1/4L | 26.56sec | Pivot’s Victory | Feat |
1988 | Clover Chief | M. Haines | 520m | 1,6,2 | 3L | 30.48sec | Early Cut | Feat |
1989 | Worth Doing | R. Gill | 520m | 5,6,2 | 3L | 30.03sec | Double Dee Rob | Feat |
1990 | Master Hilo | R. Minty | 520m | 3,8,7 | 3L | 30.43sec | Under Contract | Feat |
1991 | Pretty Tardy | R. Spense | 520m | 3,2,5 | 1-3/4L | 30.57sec | McGinty’s Magic | Feat |
1992 | Little Denver | J. Johnston | 520m | 7,3,1 | 4L | 30.03sec | Credibility | G1 |
1993 | Major Gossip | D. McMillan | 520m | 3,6,1 | 3L | 30.59sec | Deanne’s Dancer | G1 |
1994 | Indian Dance | R. Gill | 520m | 2,5,4 | 3L | 30.50sec | Tap Dance | G1 |
1995 | Dallas Man | C. Coleman | 520m | 2,1,6 | 1/2L | 30.58sec | Hanson Diamond | G1 |
1996 | Cattle Drive | G. Bennet | 520m | 3,4,5 | 2-1/2L | 30.60sec | Zealous Guy | G1 |
1997 | Comrade In Arms | G. Braid | 520m | 7,4,1 | Neck | 30.69sec | Deep North | G1 |
1998 | Mepunga Blaze | A. Britton | 520m | 2,5,3 | 1-1/4L | 30.82sec | Highland Gerry | G1 |
1999 | Hahn Bale | F. Gatt | 520m | 4,7,1 | 4-3/4L | 30.33sec | Faithful Hawk | G1 |
2000 | Fond Regards | D. Irwin | 520m | 3,2,7 | 4-1/4L | 30.10sec | Bengina | G1 |
2001 | Mean Bean | M. Bell | 520m | 8,1,4 | 2-1/4L | 30.59sec | Go Wild Teddy | G1 |
2002 | Medinah | S. Cleary | 520m | 3,4,1 | 4-1/4L | 30.10sec | Magic Hand | G1 |
2003 | Greasy Grizzly | M. Zammit | 520m | 5,2,1 | 1/2L | 30.32sec | Rich Mentor | G1 |
2004 | Pacific Sky | J. Britton | 520m | 8,3,2 | 3-1/4L | 30.26sec | Muralitharon | G1 |
2005 | Eiffella | M. Wright | 520m | 2,1,8 | 4L | 29.89sec | Stryker’s Shadow | G1 |
2006 | Brother Knows | P. Turner | 520m | 8,7,6 | Head | 29.85sec | Watch The Web | G1 |
2007 | Slater | D. Murray | 520m | 7,3,8 | 4L | 29.99sec | Mandagery Man | G1 |
2008 | Borat | J. Carruthers | 520m | 6,1,5 | 1-1/2L | 30.17sec | Lucky Alive | G1 |
2009 | Fedex | J. Thompson | 515m | 2,1,8 | 2-3/4L | 29.37sec | Genista Thunder | G1 |
2010 | Elite Blue Size | J. Edmondson | 515m | 1,6,5 | 1L | 29.33sec | Outa Credit | G1 |
2011 | Bogie King | R. Ayre | 515m | 2,6,1 | Head | 29.67sec | Noar In Knocka | G1 |
2012 | Sure As | S. Swain | 515m | 2,1,8 | 3-1/4L | 29.45sec | Direct Bullet | G1 |
2013 | Jagger Swagger | M. Azzopardi | 515m | 7,2,4 | 2-1/4L | 29.66sec | Magnum Blast | G1 |
2014 | Zipping Brock | P. Dapiran | 515m | 8,2,4 | 1/4L | 29.46sec | Evil Punk | G1 |
2015 | Fernando Bale | A. Dailly | 520m | 7,4,3 | 2-1/4L | 29.87sec | Bad Boy Sniper | G1 |
2016 | Magic Spring | N. Holloway | 520m | 6,7,3 | 4-3/4L | 29.96sec | Nangar Flame | G1 |
2017 | Big Daddy Bee | R. Smith | 520m | 1,5,4 | 1L | 29.74sec | Nangar Rock | G1 |
2018 | Out Of Range | S. Thompson | 520m | 4,5,3 | 1-3/4L | 30.20sec | Rostered On | G1 |
2019 | Axel Footluce | J. Britton | 520m | 5,6,9 | 1L | 30.35sec | Feral Franky | G1 |
2020 | Oh Mickey | T. Donaldson | 520m | 9,8,2 | 1-3/4L | 29.91sec | Poacher | G1 |
2021 | Zipping Moose | L. Adams | 520m | 2,6,4 | 4-3/4L | 29.72sec | Serious Object | G1 |
2022 | Slingshot Hooks | D. Sultana | 520m | 4,1,5 | 1/4L | 29.97sec | Slingshot Jonesy | G1 |
2023 | Victa Damian | L. Rasmussen | 520m | 5,6,8 | 4-1/4L | 29.47sec | Starline Express | G1 |
2024 | History’s Coming | T. Rees | 520m | 4,8,2 | 6L | 29.54sec | You Never Lose | G1 |
2025 | Paw Oswald | M. Delbridge | 520m | 3,7,8 | 3L | 29.50sec | Jungle Johnny | G1 |