National Derby betting

National Derby Betting

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.


2026 National Derby greyhound details


National Derby news and tips

Paw Oswlad wins the National Derby final
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Wentworth Park tips
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National Derby betting preview & tips
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Albion Park tips
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Wentworth Park tips
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Victa Damian
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2026 National Derby greyhounds odds


With the running of the 2025 National Derby just been run check back closer to the 2026 race for odds.


2025 National Derby field


Please see the box draw and betting odds for the Group 1 National Derby final below:


Betting on the National Derby


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.

United States National Derby Bookies

National Derby Bookies


Group 1 National Derby – Race History

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?

United States Queensland Derby Bookmakers

Queensland Derby Bookmakers


Group 1 National Derby – the recent years


Group 1 National Derby Honour Roll

Year Winner Trainer Distance Boxes Margin Time Runner-Up Group
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