The Peter Mosman Classic, now known as the Peter Mosman Opal, is a prestigious Group 1 greyhound racing event held at Wentworth Park. Established in 1952 as the Bi-Annual Classic, it was renamed in 1988 to honor the late Peter Mosman, former chairman of the Greyhound Breeders Owners and Trainers Association.
This age-restricted series is exclusively for female greyhounds and spans three weeks, comprising heats, semi-finals, and a final over a 520-meter distance. The winning connections are awarded a first prize of $75,000.
The most recent edition of the Peter Mosman Opal took place on July 6, 2024, with Tulsi Banner emerging victorious. Trained by Barry Gibbons, Tulsi Banner secured the win with a remarkable time of 29.60 seconds. This victory was particularly special for Gibbons, as Tulsi Banner’s dam, Lilly Banner, also won the Peter Mosman Opal in 2020 under his guidance.
The 2025 Peter Mosman field is yet to be released, with these due after the running of the heats in July, 2025.
The Peter Mosman odds are yet to be released.
Being one of the premier races in the state, the Peter Mosman Classic always attracts the best chasers from NSW as well as interstate. With some stellar fields, there is plenty of betting interest on the series, with our recommended online bookmakers all offering fixed odds betting on the final as soon as the field and box draw is confirmed.
Many bookies also offer markets on the heats and semi-finals, allowing punters to shop around and find the best early odds about their chosen runner(s) throughout the series.
Some bookies also offer all-in markets for the winner of the final once the fields have been released for the heats. This market usually offers some great value, with big prices available if you think you can spot the potential winner early on in the series.
The Peter Mosman Classic, one of New South Wales’ premier greyhound racing events, has a rich history dating back to 1952. Initially known as the ‘Bi-Annual Classic,’ it was first held at Harold Park and stands as the second-oldest event on the NSW racing calendar.
In 1988, the race was renamed to honor Peter Mosman, the esteemed Chairman of the Greyhound Breeders Owners and Trainers Association (GBOTA), who passed away in 1987. Mosman played a pivotal role in the GBOTA’s transition to Wentworth Park, with the inaugural meeting held in September 1987, just two weeks after his death. Fittingly, the first running of the race under his name coincided with its debut at the Glebe circuit.
Over the years, the Peter Mosman Classic has been won by some of the sport’s most illustrious sprinters. Notable winners include Brother Fox (1985), Elite State (2003), Surf Lorian (2004), Xylia Allen (2013), and Fernando Bale (2015). Many of these champions have significantly influenced greyhound breeding following their racing careers.
In 2019, the event was rebranded as the Peter Mosman Opal and became exclusively for female greyhounds. Victorian chaser Start A Riot clinched the inaugural Opal title under this new format. Subsequent winners include Lilly Banner (2020), Light And Lily (2021), Embrace (2022), Nangar Lucy (2023), and Tulsi Banner (2024).
The Peter Mosman Opal continues to be a highlight of the greyhound racing calendar, celebrating both the sport’s history and its promising future.
2024 Peter Mosman Classic Results
2023 Peter Mosman Classic Results
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Dist | Boxes | Margin | Time | Second |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Miss Oakey | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 26.90sec | Unknown |
| 1954 | Farrago Hawk | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 27.20sec | Unknown |
| 1955 | Proto Girl | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 27.00sec | Unknown |
| 1956 | Double Jade | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 26.90sec | Unknown |
| 1957 | Fine Earl | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 27.26sec | Unknown |
| 1958 | Town Ghost | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 26.92sec | Unknown |
| 1959 | Tell You Why | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 27.36sec | Unknown |
| 1960 | Classy Jane | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 26.97sec | Unknown |
| 1961 | Silver Khan | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 27.08sec | Unknown |
| 1962 | Nimble Aye | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 27.10sec | Unknown |
| 1963 | Keen Linen | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 26.80sec | Unknown |
| 1964 | Sudden Linen | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 26.70sec | Unknown |
| 1965 | Satyr Rocket | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 26.70sec | Unknown |
| 1966 | Perfect Socks | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 26.90sec | Unknown |
| 1967 | Dark Debutante | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 27.30sec | Unknown |
| 1968 | Rokoko | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 26.40sec | Unknown |
| 1969 | Silent Ring | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 26.20sec | Unknown |
| 1970 | The Smoother | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 26.30sec | Unknown |
| 1971 | Alray Lad | Unknown | 500y | ? | – | 26.70sec | Unknown |
| 1972 | Toouli | Unknown | 457m | ? | – | 26.50sec | Unknown |
| 1973 | Dusty Trail | Robert Doak | 457m | 1 | 2L | 26.54sec | El Gazelle |
| 1974 | Early Copy | Les Kelly | 457m | 3 | 5L | 26.26sec | Wicked Wilson |
| 1975 | Arctic Raider | David Sutton | 457m | 8 | 2L | 26.55sec | Busy’s Chief |
| 1976 | Proper Calibre | Terry Stewart | 457m | 8 | 3/4L | 26.34sec | Wobble In |
| 1977 | Ripa’s Regard | Unknown | 457m | ? | – | – | Unknown |
| 1978 | Satan’s Legend | Dennis Gillard | 457m | 2 | 7L | 25.95sec | True Leader |
| 1979 | Tegimi | Les Harper | 457m | 5 | 5L | 26.38sec | Fluid Pace |
| 1980 | Dick’s Gem | William Timmins | 457m | 7 | 3/4L | 26.61sec | Saylo Gaw |
| 1981 | Merry Tempest | Peter Ward | 457m | 4 | 4L | 26.24sec | Fun Legend |
| 1982 | Promises Free | Andrew Pringle | 457m | 2 | 7L | 26.12sec | Midnight Patrol |
| 1983 | Acacia Park | William Smith | 457m | 8 | Nose | 26.63sec | Temple Chief |
| 1984 | Crathie Drive | Robert Inch | 457m | 3 | 1/2L | 26.51sec | Flighty Koko |
| 1985 | Brother Fox | Steve Kavanagh | 457m | 2 | 6L | 26.07sec | Beach Rhythm |
| 1986 | Yob Yobbo | Alan Bayly | 457m | 4 | 3/4L | 26.65sec | Pacific Seagull |
| 1987 | Paris In Spring | Jim Simpson | 457m | 7 | 3/4L | 26.59sec | Proper Force |
| 1988 | Kinjarra | John Ward | 520m | 1 | 2-1/2L | 30.80sec | Maggiore |
| 1989 | Style Leader | Unknown | 520m | ? | – | – | Unknown |
| 1990 | Classy Spider | Unknown | 520m | ? | – | – | Unknown |
| 1991 | Farmer Wilson | Steve Johns | 520m | 7 | 3L | 30.69sec | Gay’s Fancy |
| 1992 | How’s The Fort | Kevin Cheetham | 520m | 4 | 4L | 30.80sec | Fly Far |
| 1993 | Worthy Reward | Robert Patterson | 520m | 3 | Nose | 30.76sec | Rich Roulette |
| 1994 | Tap Dance | Robert Gill | 520m | 1 | 2-1/2L | 30.38sec | Gallant Ruler |
| 1995 | Patchtime | Ron Birrell | 520m | 1 | Head | 30.79sec | Hanson Diamond |
| 1996 | Casino Jack | Robert Gill | 520m | 3 | 2L | 30.69sec | Nobody’s Fool |
| 1997 | William Wallace | Mark Green | 520m | 7 | 1-1/4L | 30.67sec | Wine Glass |
| 1998 | Solve The Puzzle | Peter Osborne | 520m | 5 | 9-1/2L | 30.04sec | Adrenalin Storm |
| 1999 | Great Wish | George Kantzidis | 520m | 4 | 10-1/4L | 30.08sec | Nuvolari |
| 2000 | Token Wave | Ron Byrne | 520m | 2 | 4-3/4L | 30.13sec | Short Model |
| 2001 | Winsome Dollars | John Finn | 520m | 6 | 9L | 30.04sec | Timjim Bale |
| 2002 | Big Sam Banner | Jason Mackay | 520m | 6 | 7-3/4L | 29.97sec | Go Girls |
| 2003 | Elite State | Reg Kay | 520m | 4 | 2-3/4L | 29.86sec | Robust Character |
| 2004 | Surf Lorian | Tony Zammit | 520m | 4 | 4L | 30.36sec | Sun Hero |
| 2005 | Over Flo | Olga Langley | 520m | 8 | 2L | 29.88sec | Buddy Rich |
| 2006 | Faithful Love | Ronald Matic | 520m | 6 | 3-1/4L | 30.52sec | Lake Stunner |
| 2007 | Run The Risk | Paul Moran | 520m | 6 | 4-1/2L | 30.19sec | Blazing Token |
| 2008 | Lend Us Fifty | John Higgins | 520m | 1 | 3/4L | 30.29sec | Korvette |
| 2009 | Devine Road | Patrick Parrelli | 520m | 6 | 1L | 30.35sec | Osti’s Myth |
| 2010 | Tuiaki | Norman Brown | 520m | 3 | 2-3/4L | 30.23sec | Cool Scooby |
| 2011 | Allen Harper | Graeme Bate | 520m | 1 | 5-3/4L | 29.58sec | Main Drag |
| 2012 | Garrick Bale | Andrea Dailly | 520m | 6 | 7-3/4L | 29.93sec | Proven Maddy |
| 2013 | Xylia Allen | Graeme Bate | 520m | 2 | 1-3/4L | 29.47sec | Schroder Bale |
| 2014 | Bessy Boo | Christine Proctor | 520m | 1 | 3/4L | 29.71sec | All Strung Out |
| 2015 | Fernando Bale | Andrea Dailly | 520m | 4 | 2-1/2L | 29.27sec | Dyna Double One |
| 2016 | Buck Forty | Jason Thompson | 520m | 2 | 1/2L | 29.83sec | Invictus Rapid |
| 2017 | Mister Twister | Jason Mackay | 520m | 5 | 2-3/4L | 29.71sec | Up Hill Jill |
| 2018 | Velocity Liberty | Ronald Goodwin | 520m | 2 | 1/2L | 30.26sec | Zipping Falcon |
| 2019 | Start A Riot | Kenny Hellmuth | 520m | 3 | 1-3/4L | 29.78sec | Miley Nismo |
| 2020 | Lilly Banner | Brian Gibbons | 520m | 7 | 8-1/4L | 29.75sec | Cumbria Ninno |
| 2021 | Light And Lily | James Tweddle | 520m | 5 | 3/4L | 29.89sec | She’s Salacious |
| 2022 | Embrace | Chris Chappelow | 520m | 8 | 3L | 29.88sec | Lightnin’ Ethics |
| 2023 | Nangar Lucy | Dennis Barnes | 520m | 3 | 4-3/4L | 29.59sec | Bella Una |
| 2024 | Tulsi Banner | Brian Gibbons | 520m | 6 | 5-1/4L | 29.60sec | Lorraine Jacky |