It takes an almighty sprinter to capture the Paws of Thunder. Throughout the years the feature has been won by some of the best greyhounds to have ever graced the track such as Black Top, Glider’s Son, Promises Free, Winifred Bale, Pure Octane, Leprechaun Pace, Cindeen Shelby and Lochinvar Marlow. Below we list all of the Paws of Thunder winners in our extensive honour roll. You can learn more about the recent runnings of the Paws of Thunder and the race in general in our extensive Paws of Thunder betting guide.
Below is a list of every winner, dating back to the races’ inception in 1957.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1957 | Idle Sign |
| 1958 | Ebony Minda |
| 1959 | Super Samson |
| 1960 | Constant Raider |
| 1961 | Elsie Moss |
| 1962 | Black Top |
| 1963 | Miss Warcroft |
| 1964 | Revival King |
| 1965 | Daily Tide |
| 1966 | Sunset Fire |
| 1967 | Another Glitter |
| 1968 | Zoom Top |
| 1969 | Beau Brin |
| 1970 | Size Seven |
| 1971 | Romantic Top |
| 1972 | Likely Light |
| 1973 | Trella Light |
| 1974 | Busy’s Chief |
| 1975 | Mighty Aussie |
| 1976 | Palaver |
| 1977 | Fine Arama |
| 1978 | Oberon Lily |
| 1979 | Lord Raleigh |
| 1980 | Glider’s Son |
| 1981 | Promises Free |
| 1982 | Winifred Bale |
| 1983 | Winston Lass |
| 1984 | Beach Rhythm |
| 1985 | Another Flash |
| 1986 | Memories Gate |
| 1987 | See Yah |
| 1988 | Grizzly Bear |
| 1989 | Jessica Kate |
| 1990 | Dixie Lass |
| 1991 | Little Denver |
| 1992 | Lago |
| 1993 | Leon Mal |
| 1994 | Zazziam |
| 1995 | Nine Inch Nails |
| 1996 | Tamborine Dancer |
| 1997 | Elle’s Commando |
| 1998 | Waiwera Marika |
| 1999 | Stately Bird |
| 2000 | Some Secret |
| 2001 | Suellen Bale |
| 2002 | Modern Assassin |
| 2003 | Winsome Shot |
| 2004 | Kobble Rock |
| 2005 | Pure Octane |
| 2006 | Suave Fella |
| 2007 | Leprechaun Pace |
| 2008 | One Tree Hill |
| 2009 | Cindeen Shelby |
| 2010 | Lochinvar Marlow |
| 2011 | Fancy Will |
| 2012 | (Not Held) |
| 2013 | Sheikha |
| 2014 | Iona Seven |
| 2015 | Dyna Villa |
| 2016 | Asa Flying Spur |
| 2017 | Shima Bar |
| 2018 | Raw Ability |
| 2019 | Buck’s Future |
| 2020 | King Cratos |
| 2021 | Winlock On Top |
| 2022 | Jungle Deuce |