The Queensland Derby is a group 2 greyhound race run over the 520m trip at Albion Park, the only metropolitan track in the Sunshine State positioned just outside of Brisbane.
The race is open to the best male greyhounds which are nominated and under 30 months of age at the time.
The Queensland Derby has been won by some of the best sprinters the sport has seen, with many going on to have highly successful careers after winning the feature, some even going on to become leading sires.
The most recent edition of the Queensland Derby took place on Thursday January 2, 2025 and it was won by Spirit Boy.
Currently no odds are available for the 2026 Queensland Derby.
The final field will be announced after the running of the heats.
Many punters invest their hard-earned coin in the Queensland Derby each and every year, with the feature always attracting plenty of quality.
With a number of great greyhounds in the series each year, there is value to be found within the betting markets for the feature.
Many of our recommended online bookmakers offer fixed odds betting on the heats in the days leading up to the series commencing, with markets normally released once the box draw has been finalised.
Bookmakers such as Neds also offer all in markets on the winner of the final prior to the heats which is where the main value can be found if you think you can spot the victor before the opening round of the series, however if you prefer to wait until after the qualifiers you will have plenty of time to pick the winner prior to the final, with fixed odds markets usually opened around five days prior to the decider.
There are no odds currently available for the 2026 Queensland Derby Final, however we will continue to update this page in the lead up to the feature.
The Queensland Derby was run for the first time in 1972, at which point greyhound racing was still being run at the Gabba, with the inaugural running taken out out by Dixie’s First.
The last race meeting took place at the Gabba on February 4, 1993, after which racing moved to the current Albion Park circuit, with the race taken out in that year by former top Queensland chaser Dagenham.
The feature was sponsored by Ardath between the years 1983 and 1985 and by the ANZ Bank in 1986, 1987 and 1988. The race is currently sponsored by Brandon Electrics, Queensland’s largest electoral contractor, which is operated by Paul Felgate, an icon of the greyhound racing industry. Brandon Electrics have now been sponsoring the race since 1999.
Other notable sprinters to have won the Derby since its inception include Melbourne Cup winner Roanokee in 1997, Topgun and National Sprint Championship victor Placard in 2000, Winter Cup champ Awesome Machine in 2002, Topgun winner Black Enforcer in 2005, brilliant Queensland speedster Size Can Matter in 2008, former all-time highest prize money earner High Earner in 2009 and Group 1 Winter Cup winner Flash Reality in 2014.
The Group 2 Queensland Derby Final at Albion Park crowned a new champion in Spirit Boy, who delivered a commanding all-the-way victory in 29.85 seconds. Jumping cleanly from box one, Spirit Boy used his ideal draw to lead the field and held off challengers with ease to secure the $75,000 winner’s purse at $5 odds with Blondebet.
January 2, 2025. Albion Park BGRC. First Prize: $75,000.
Winner: Spirirt Boy (Corykodi x Liar Teller). September 2022 Fawn.
Owner: Jacob Northfield. Trainer: Craig Gardoll.
Time: 29.85; Margins: 6L
Others in finishing order: Black Liar, Italian Stallion, Backreek Benny, Slippery’s Way, Daysea’s Chief, More Than Money, Wreck James.
Morton delivered a dominant performance in the 2024 Queensland Derby, crossing the finish line with a commanding margin of 5-3/4 lengths in a scintillating 29.65 seconds. Trained by J. Sharp, Morton showed exceptional speed from the boxes and maintained his lead, leaving Party Mode and the rest of the field trailing in his wake.
April 18, 2024. Albion Park BGRC. First Prize: $50,000.
Winner: Morton (Aston Dee Bee x Go Lassie Go). May 2022 Black Dog.
Owner: Sharp Racing Syndicate. Trainer: J. Sharp.
Time: 29.65; Margins: 5.75L x 1.
Others in finishing order: Party Mode, Momentum Jack, Nitro Nova, Electrified, Atomic Rocket, All Gas, Turbo Tide.
Jay Is Jay shone in the 2023 Queensland Derby, displaying his class to take out the title by 3 lengths in 29.88 seconds. Trained by S. Zammit, Jay Is Jay made the most of his opportunities to power away from Electrified in the latter stages of the race.
April 20, 2023. Albion Park BGRC. First Prize: $50,000.
Winner: Jay Is Jay (Fernando Bale x Zipping Maisy). June 2021 Black Dog.
Owner: Jay Syndicate. Trainer: S. Zammit.
Time: 29.88; Margins: 3L x 1.
Others in finishing order: Electrified, Nitro Nova, Flash Vision, Party Mode, Atomic Storm, All Gas, Victory Bound.
Just A Sort secured an emphatic 3-1/2 length victory in the 2021 Queensland Derby, clocking 29.75 seconds. Under the guidance of T. Brett, the dog displayed remarkable acceleration to beat Cincinnati Bill and other strong contenders in the field.
2021 Queensland Derby results
April 22, 2021. Albion Park BGRC. First Prize: $50,000.
Winner: Just A Sort (Fernando Bale x Sort Of Magic). October 2019 Brindle Dog.
Owner: The Magic Syndicate. Trainer: T. Brett.
Time: 29.75; Margins: 3.5L x 2.
Others in finishing order: Cincinnati Bill, Flying Zulu, Nitro Flash, Cosmic Glow, Blazing Fuel, Swift Spark, Lucky Strike.
Sentenced proved unstoppable in the 2020 Queensland Derby, claiming the title by three-quarters of a length in 29.85 seconds. Trained by T. Brett, Sentenced displayed grit and determination to fend off a late challenge from Farmor Beach.
2020 Queensland Derby results
April 23, 2020. Albion Park BGRC. First Prize: $50,000.
Winner: Sentenced (Barcia Bale x Rapid Recall). February 2018 Black Dog.
Owner: Top Shelf Racing. Trainer: T. Brett.
Time: 29.85; Margins: 0.75L x 2.5.
Others in finishing order: Farmor Beach, Cosmic Flyer, Electric Surge, Blazing Light, Stellar Star, Midnight Rocket, Northern Fury.
Simon Told Helen delivered a stunning victory in the 2019 Queensland Derby, dominating the race with a 2-length margin in a blistering 29.65 seconds. The D. Burnett-trained star cemented his status as one of the sport’s brightest talents with this performance.
2019 Queensland Derby results
April 18, 2019. Albion Park BGRC. First Prize: $50,000.
Winner: Simon Told Helen (Barcia Bale x Who Told Lindylu). February 2017 Black Dog.
Owner: Helen’s Heroes Syndicate. Trainer: D. Burnett.
Time: 29.65; Margins: 2L x 1.5.
Others in finishing order: Cooper Dooper, Electric Flash, Victory Dawn, Nitro Storm, Blazing Nova, High Octane, Sparkling Glow.
Two Times Twice was able to avoid significant interference in a keenly contested race when saluting in the most recent edition of the Queensland Derby. Trained in NSW by John Finn, Two Times Twice used box eight to his advantage and strode clear in the home straight to win by four and one quarter lengths in 30.04.
2018 Queensland Derby results
April 19, 2018. Albion Park BGRC. First Prize: $40,250.
Winner: Two Times Twice (Fernando Bale x Chica Destacada). April 2016 White and Brindle Dog.
Owner: Dee and Pee Syndicate. Trainer: John Finn
Time: 30.04; Margins: 4.25 x 1
Others in finishing order: Alpha Valentine, Pittsburgh Phill, Blue Moon Rising, Kenatay, Rev Fred Sloy, Rockford (fell), Dyna Forrest (fell).
John McCarthy collected top honours in the 2017 Queensland Derby with his talented pup Rather Dapper. The white and black dog appreciated box one and was too strong at the finish, crossing the line one and one quarter lengths clear in a smart 29.98.
2017 Queensland Derby results
May 4, 2017. Albion Park BGRC First Prize $40,000
Winner: Rather Dapper (Dyna Lachlan x Pearl Za Zinger) Born: April 2015 Black and White Male
Owner/Trainer: John McCarthy
Time: 29.98 Margins: 1.25 x 2.25.
Others in finishing order: Fire To Rain, Captain Til, Anabelle’s Boy, Roll So Deep, Cosmic Bonus, Fast Times, Alpha Georgiou.
France Soir scored a stunning win in the 2016 edition of the QLD Derby, stalking the leading division throughout the majority of the race before railing along the fence in the home straight to assume the lead and score. The son of Magic Sprite and Magic Capers defeated Victorian greyhound My Silver Chisel by three quarters of a length in 30.08.
2017 Queensland Derby results
April 21, 2016. Albion Park BGRC First Prize $47,250
Winner: France Soir (Magic Sprite x Magic Capers) Born: Nov 2013 Black Dog
Owner: Brave Gambler Syndicate, Trainer: Robert Cooke.
Time: 30.08. Margins: 0.75L x Head.
Others in finishing order: My Silver Chisel, Thirty Talks, Magic Yessam, Dundee Osprey, Zabdon Ferrari, Gelantipy Gold, Fabulous Bill.
Dyna Villa made an appearance in Queensland for a tilt at the 20015 Derby and left having won the final in devastating fashion. The son of Collision and Roxio Bale, already a winner of the Melbourne Cup and the Paws of Thunder, defeated No Donuts by three and a half lengths on the line in a sizzling 29.70.
2015 Queensland Derby results
April 23, 2015. Albion Park BGRC $48,475
Winner: Dyna Villa (Collision x Roxio Bale) Born: Oct 2012 Black Dog
Owner: Brendan Wheeler, Trainer: Andrea Dailly.
Time: 29.70. Margins: 3.5L x 3.25L.
Others in finishing order: No Donuts, Fabulous Storm, Up the Attitude, Elusive Desire, Don’t Go Quietly, Bago Kusam, Quasi Bale.
Champion sprinter Keybow loomed as the one to beat in the 2014 QLD Derby, with the dual group 1 upstaged on the final night by Flash Reality. The victory gave leading Queensland conditioner Tony Brett his second Derby triumph, having also won the 2005 edition of the race with Black Enforcer. The son of Premier Fantasy and Orara Flash later went on to win the Group 1 Winter Cup, defeating a star studded field including Buckle Up Wes and Awesome Project.
2014 Queensland Derby results
May 1, 2014. Albion Park, BGRC. First Prize: $40,000
Winner: Flash Reality (Premier Fantasy x Orara Flash) Dec 2011 Black Dog
Owner: Marlene Ellis. Trainer: Tony Brett.
Time: 29.69. Margins 0.75 x 2.5
Others in finishing order: Keybow, Peter’s Pick, Grand Roman, Angvella, Size Does Matter, Tejay’s Grand.
| Year | Distance | Grade | Winner | Margin | Time | Trainer | Runner-Up | Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 558m | Feat | Dixie’s First | – | 33.75sec | – | – | – |
| 1973 | 558m | Feat | Dan Meadow | – | 33.22sec | – | – | – |
| 1974 | 558m | Feat | Ben Hamilton | – | 33.04sec | – | – | – |
| 1975 | 558m | Feat | High Climax | – | 33.05sec | – | – | – |
| 1976 | 558m | Feat | Irish Outlaw | – | 33.39sec | – | – | – |
| 1977 | 558m | Feat | Rebel Attack | – | 32.90sec | – | – | – |
| 1978 | 558m | Feat | Iron Hawk | – | 33.47sec | – | – | – |
| 1979 | 558m | Feat | Smart Mission | – | 32.81sec | – | – | – |
| 1980 | 558m | Feat | Morayfield | – | 32.88sec | – | – | – |
| 1981 | 558m | Feat | Hatari Chief | 4L | 32.96sec | N. Foster | Young Brutus | 5,3,1 |
| 1982 | 558m | Feat | Duration | 3L | 33.00sec | J. Roy | High Monakii | 3,2,6 |
| 1983 | 558m | Feat | Tangleshell | 2L | 32.92sec | W. Harper | Red’s Courage | 7,1,2 |
| 1984 | 558m | Feat | Magic Gull | 9L | 32.34sec | C. Munroe | Tungsten Torque | 1,8,3 |
| 1985 | 558m | Feat | Kismet Range | 4L | 32.84sec | L. Ivanovic | Katie’s Lad | 2,4,3 |
| 1986 | 558m | Feat | Raging Rajah | 2-1/2L | 32.59sec | M. Haines | Pretty Fearless | 7,8,1 |
| 1987 | 558m | Feat | Track Trump | 1L | 32.76sec | M. Heck | Brief Affair | 3,2,6 |
| 1988 | 558m | Feat | Markaboy | 3L | 32.43sec | T. Zammit | Dancing Gamble | 3,8,4 |
| 1989 | 558m | Feat | Nifty Business | 1/2L | 33.01sec | D. Palmer | Western Creole | 1,5,3 |
| 1990 | 558m | Feat | Mr. Alert | 1-1/2L | 32.96sec | D. Cotton | Son Of Kirsty | 8,4,7 |
| 1991 | 558m | Feat | Your Attention | 7L | 32.32sec | C. Rogers | McGinty’s Magic | 4,3,2 |
| 1992 | 558m | G3 | Tears Finito | 5L | 32.54sec | P. Fruend | Dark Beacon | 4,3,2 |
| 1993 | 520m | G3 | Dagenham | Nose | 30.30sec | J. McCarthy | Indian Dance | 2,6,7 |
| 1994 | 520m | G3 | Jurassic Vapour | 5L | 30.28sec | J. Keep | Bit Of Fun | 2,6,7 |
| 1995 | 520m | G3 | Dallas Man | 1L | 30.62sec | C. Coleman | Mr Kent | 8,1,4 |
| 1996 | 520m | G3 | Fear No Judge | 3/4L | 30.47sec | A. Stevens | Silver Paneant | 1,4,6 |
| 1997 | 520m | G3 | Roanokee | 6-1/2L | 30.00sec | R. Green | Planet Hollywood | 3,1,5 |
| 1998 | 520m | G3 | Mighty McClurg | 2L | 30.14sec | S. Lewis | Stylish Bounder | 7,6,1 |
| 1999 | 520m | G3 | Fiery Asset | 1-3/4L | 30.14sec | N. Mowad | Toolibuk | 2,4,8 |
| 2000 | 520m | G3 | Placard | 1-1/2L | 30.09sec | R. King | Dutchy’s Angel | 2,8,7 |
| 2001 | 520m | G2 | Sorcerer | 1-1/2L | 30.66sec | S. Wilkes | Schooner Of Gold | 8,1,5 |
| 2002 | 520m | G2 | Awesome Machine | 1-1/2L | 30.20sec | M. Stella | Scottish Express | 4,1,8 |
| 2003 | 520m | G2 | Road Closed | 2-3/4L | 30.15sec | M. Zammit | Huge Day Hughie | 1,2,3 |
| 2004 | 520m | G2 | Art Mann | 2-1/4L | 30.15sec | M. Zammit | Royal Contender | 3,5,2 |
| 2005 | 520m | G2 | Black Enforcer | 4-1/4L | 30.12sec | T. Brett | Look Down Sooty | 5,3,4 |
| 2006 | 520m | G2 | Superman | 1-1/2L | 29.83sec | E. Aydemir | Winsome History | 1,4,2 |
| 2007 | 520m | G2 | Big Swell | 1-1/2L | 30.26sec | T. Womann | Give Me Five | 1,2,8 |
| 2008 | 520m | G2 | Size Can Matter | 2-3/4L | 29.99sec | R. Kay | Bogie Ace | 1,7,4 |
| 2009 | 520m | G2 | High Earner | 3/4L | 29.96sec | C. Robartson | Fedex | 4,5,2 |
| 2010 | 520m | G2 | Franklin Style | 2L | 30.30sec | S. Hunt | Auriga Fox | 4,5,1 |
| 2011 | 520m | G2 | Bogie King | 1-1/4L | 30.11sec | R. Ayre | Yowyeh | 1,3,6 |
| 2012 | 520m | G2 | Bellagio Lad | 1L | 30.43sec | R. Ball | Seldom Said | 8,1,3 |
| 2013 | 520m | G2 | Hello Good Bye | 1-3/4L | 30.01sec | K. Greenough | Transcend Time | 1,2,3 |
| 2014 | 520m | G2 | Flash Reality | 3/4L | 29.69sec | T. Brett | Keybow | 5,2,3 |
| 2015 | 520m | G2 | Dyna Villa | 3-1/2L | 29.70sec | J. Hunt | No Donuts | 2,1,3 |
| 2016 | 520m | G2 | France Soir | 3/4L | 30.08sec | R. Cooke | My Silver Chisel | 2,1,6 |
| 2017 | 520m | G2 | Rather Dapper | 1-1/4L | 29.98sec | J. McCarthy | Fire To Rain | 1,8,6 |
| 2018 | 520m | G2 | Two Times Twice | 4-1/4L | 30.05sec | J. Finn | Alpha Valentine | 8,2,4 |
| 2019 | 520m | G2 | Sennachie | 7-1/2L | 29.53sec | S. White | Bad Benny | 6,7,2 |
| 2019 | 520m | G2 | Simon Told Helen | 2L | 29.65sec | D. Burnett | Cooper Dooper | 8,6,3 |
| 2020 | 520m | G2 | Sentenced | 3/4L | 29.85sec | T. Brett | Farmor Beach | 2,1,3 |
| 2021 | 520m | G2 | Just A Sort | 3-1/2L | 29.75sec | T. Brett | Cincinnati Bill | 5,1,2 |
| 2023 | 520m | G2 | Jay Is Jay | 3L | 29.88sec | S. Zammit | Electrified | 8,4,1 |
| 2024 | 520m | G2 | Morton | 5-3/4L | 29.65 | J. Sharp | Party Mode | 5,3,4 |
| 2025 | 520m | G2 | Spirit Boy | 6L | 29.85 | C. Gardoll | Black Liar | 1,7,8 |