Peter Mosman Opal betting

Peter Mosman Opal

​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.


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Peter Mosman field 2025

The 2025 Peter Mosman field is yet to be released, with these due after the running of the heats in July, 2025.


Peter Mosman odds 2025

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Betting on the Group 1 Peter Mosman Classic

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.

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Peter Mosman Classic history

​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.​

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Recent Years of the Group 1 Peter Mosman Classic


Group 1 Peter Mosman Classic – honour roll

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