Perth Cup betting 2026

Perth Cup Greyhounds Betting

Welcome to our comprehensive Perth Cup betting guide for the 2025 edition at Cannington.

The Perth Cup remains one of Western Australia’s premier greyhound racing events – the sole Group 1 race contested over a 520m sprint.

Held at the state-of-the-art Cannington complex, this feature race has evolved into a must-watch highlight on the racing calendar, attracting the nation’s top greyhounds.

The latest edition of the 2025 Perth Cup was won by Deadly Avenger, trained by Steve Withers in a time of 29.43.


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Perth Cup 2026 Field


The 2026 Perth Cup Field will be decided after the heats are run.


2026 Perth Cup Greyhounds Odds


Currently no odds are available for the 2026 Perth Cup


Betting on the Group 1 Perth Cup

Betting on the Perth Cup offers an exhilarating experience for punters, with a highly competitive field drawn from the nation’s finest greyhounds.

Each year, dozens of interstate raiders travel west to compete against the top sprinters in Western Australia, with the Perth Cup standing as one of the most prestigious and highly sought-after events on the Australian greyhound racing calendar.

Major online bookmakers such as Neds, bet365, and Unibet provide extensive Perth Cup betting markets. With the best of the best in town, greyhound bookmakers are always on their toes, releasing fixed odds markets on the heats as soon as the box draws are complete – giving punters ample opportunity to get some cash on their top picks.

In the months leading up to the event, bookmakers also release futures markets that allow punters to place all-in bets on greyhounds they believe will secure a spot in the final or win outright.

These early bets often offer higher odds, though they do come with increased risk if selections fail to make the final field.

For those who prefer betting closer to race day with more certainty, fixed-odds markets open once the final lineup is confirmed, allowing punters to lock in favourable odds.

Some of our recommended online bookmakers even offer all-in markets for the winner of the final prior to the heats, giving you the opportunity to land generous odds if you can spot the winner early in the series.

The race often holds big pools on the final, so there is generally plenty of value to be found for those playing the exotic markets as well.

Win and place bets remain the most straightforward options, where punters back a greyhound to win outright or finish in the top two or three, depending on market availability.

For those seeking higher payouts, exotic bets such as exactas (predicting the top two in order), quinellas (top two in any order), and trifectas (top three in order) offer a more complex but potentially lucrative challenge.

Boxed bets provide additional flexibility by allowing you to select multiple greyhounds to finish in specific positions in any order, while same-race multis enable combining multiple selections for broader coverage.

Detailed form guides and performance histories for each contender help punters make informed decisions based on track preferences, recent performances, and trainer strategies.

With lots on offer when betting on the Perth Cup, be sure to check out the form and prices throughout the series and watch for any market movers.

While odds for the 2026 edition are not yet available, check back in the weeks leading up to the final to secure the best betting odds on offer.

As race day approaches, leading greyhound betting sites frequently roll out exclusive promotions to enhance the wagering experience.

These may include enhanced odds on selected runners, money-back guarantees if your greyhound finishes in the top positions, and bonus offers for placing wagers on the Perth Cup.

To take full advantage of these offers, punters should sign up with multiple bookmakers in advance and monitor available promotions in the days leading up to the event – and don’t forget to visit our Bonus Codes page to see which bookies support our GETON code during sign-up.

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Group 1 Perth Cup history


The Perth Cup was first run back in 1976 when Marcus Rate took out the feature on the old grass track at the former Cannington venue, pocketing a $1300 winner’s cheque—a modest sum compared to the $140,000 on offer in later years. Rate’s dominant 10-length victory remains one of the most memorable moments in the Cup’s early history.

Fourteen years later, Sand Pebble—the lesser-known litter sister of the celebrated Hall of Fame greyhound Sandi’s Me Mum—redefined the race in 1990 with a stunning win by 10¾ lengths over Quit. Not only did she set a new benchmark for winning margins, but she also became the first greyhound to triumph on the newly upgraded loam surface, signalling the end of the grass-track era marked by champions such as Miss Crisp.

Over the decades, the Perth Cup has undergone several sponsorship and name changes. Originally known as the W.A. Gold Cup, it was later branded as the Brownes Gold Cup from 1976 to 1986, then the Australis Mining Gold Cup in 1987, the Fairplay Gold Cup in 1988, and the Winfield Gold Cup from 1989 until 1992. In 1993, a long-term sponsorship with Be Active began, with the race being known as the Be Active Gold Cup before eventually becoming the Be Active Perth Cup until 2007, when Sky Channel took over. These changes reflect the race’s growing prestige and its status as one of Australia’s most important Group One classics.

Since its inception, the Perth Cup has showcased some of the finest canine athletes. Past winners include icons such as Tenthill Doll (1996), Rapid Journey (1998), Betty’s Angel (2007), Size Can Matter (2008), and the dual champion High Earner (2010 and 2011). Other notable winners like Keybow (2014) and My Bro Fabio (2015) further cemented the Cup’s reputation as a premier sprint race on the old 530m track.

In 2016, the Cup entered a new era with its move to the state-of-the-art Cannington track, now contested over a 520m sprint. The $14 million complex not only enhanced the racing experience but also ensured that the Perth Cup continued to attract the best of the best from across Australia.

The latest two chapters was written with Steve Withers winning back-to-back with Uncle Tommy winning in 2024 as the $19 outsider and after a late scratching from Mepunga Tully giving Deadly Avenger the perfect run in Box 1 to win in 2025.

Looking ahead to 2026, the Perth Cup is poised to build on its rich heritage. With a fresh crop of interstate raiders and local champions expected to battle it out at the iconic Cannington track, the upcoming edition promises to deliver another unforgettable chapter in one of Australia’s most celebrated greyhound racing events.

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Group 1 Perth Cup – the recent years


Perth Cup honour roll

Year Winner Trainer Distance Boxes Margin Time Runner-up
1976 Marcus Rate Dennis Calleja 530m ? ? 32.09sec ?
1977 Canonero’s Gift Elsie Withers 530m ? ? 32.12sec ?
1978 Biafra’s Son Bill Adair 530m ? ? 31.65sec ?
1979 Rare Discovery Wayne Taylor 530m ? ? 31.34sec ?
1980 White Panther Verna Henderson 530m ? ? 31.00sec ?
1981 General Jeff Christine Coleman 530m ? ? 30.94sec ?
1982 Wotta Wizard June Whyte 530m ? ? 31.12sec ?
1983 Superstar Darrell Johnstone 530m ? ? 31.66sec ?
1984 Legatee David Hamer 530m ? ? 31.02sec ?
1985 Supreme Carmen Wally Byrne 530m ? ? 31.15sec ?
1986 Farquhar Alan Kelly 530m ? ? 31.01sec ?
1987 Pretty Fearless Reg Crawford 530m ? ? 31.01sec ?
1988 Karinya Flash Ian Etheredge 530m ? ? 31.65sec ?
1989 Miss Crisp Grant Langston 530m 3,7,8 ? 30.89sec Fuast’s Legend
1990 Sand Pebble Ron Timms 530m 3,4,7 ? 31.63sec Quit
1991 Frantic Night Jeff Leppard 530m 2,1,6 ? 31.98sec Lucky Creed
1992 Wynlee Supreme Linda Britton 530m 1,7,5 ? 32.15sec Roxcourt
1993 Amy’s Doll Paul Mills 530m 6,2,3 ? 31.45sec Rumpus Boy
1994 Just like Whisky Troy Provost 530m 3,6,1 ? 31.21sec Worthy Reward
1995 Brisk Bill Michael Zammit 530m 3,4,1 ? 30.94sec Baltusrol
1996 Tenthill Doll Harry Sarkis 530m 1,2,7 ? 30.70sec Jurassic Vapour
1997 Star Tribute David Irwin 530m 8,2,3 ? 30.96sec Bev’s Black
1998 Rapid Journey Jane Carruthers 530m 3,7,8 ? 30.68sec Reggemite
1999 Bliss Bale Linda Britton 530m 4,2,6 ? 31.20sec Shirdon’s Alarm
2000 Nifti Fire Jodie Harding 530m 1,2,3 ? 31.14sec Proper Osti
2001 Sammy Mint Jason Thompson 530m 1,2,3 ? 30.71sec Kantarn Bale
2002 Modern Assassin Mary Mugavin-Brown 530m 1,7,2 ? 30.60sec Omastar Bale
2003 Elgrando Carolyn Jones 530m 1,5,3 ? 30.57sec Rifle Street
2004 Kilby Supreme Elaine Vigor 530m 4,1,5 ? 30.12sec Chick Magnet
2005 Sun Hero Andrea Dailly 530m 5,3,6 ? 30.24sec Go Forever
2006 Superman Emin Aydemir 530m 7,8,4 3L 30.18sec Trewly Special
2007 Betty’s Angel Paul Bartolo 530m 1,6,5 1-1/4L 30.47sec Decathalon
2008 Size Can Matter Reg Kay 530m 4,2,8 1-1/4L 30.22sec Back Tonight
2009 Miss Slick Max Julien 530m 2,3,7 1/2L 30.31sec Trew Millions
2010 High Earner Christine Robartson 530m 5,7,8 7L 29.97sec Arvo’s Breeze
2011 High Earner Kelvyn Greenough 530m 2,8,3 4L 30.37sec Gold Heritage
2012 Oaks Road Mark Gatt 530m 2,5,8 7L 30.22sec Lektra Jay
2013 Dyna Nalin Paul Stuart 530m 4,1,6 1-1/4L 30.58sec Grigorieva Bale
2014 Keybow Darren McDonald 530m 3,1,8 5-1/2L 30.15sec Saving Bundles
2015 My Bro Fabio Brooke Ennis 530m 8,3,4 1L 30.34sec Whodat Knockin’
2016 Ima Wagtail John Iwanyk 520m 1,5,6 Head 30.29sec Tiggerlong Await
2017 Equanimity Enzo Crudeli 520m 1,5,7 1-3/4L 29.94sec Pepper Fire
2018 Trouper Monelli David Hobby 520m 1,4,3 2-1/4L 29.86sec Up Hill Jill
2019 Orson Allen Correy Grenfell 520m 7,1,5 2-1/2L 29.62sec Hecton Bale
2020 Simon Told Helen David Burnett 520m 7,5,1 3/4L 29.82sec Zack Monelli
2021 Tiggerlong Tonk Correy Grenfell 520m 4,6,9 1/2 Hd 29.76sec Canya Cruise
2022 Vice Grip Adam Smithson 520m 5,6,1 6-3/4L 29.42sec Archibald
2023 Elite Machine Jamie Marsh 520m 1,3,2 6-1/2L 30.15sec Electrified
2024 Uncle Tommy Steve Withers 520m 8,7,5 1L 29.81sec Mepunga Shine
2025 Deadly Avenger Steve Withers 520m 1,3,7 3.75L 29.43sec Morton