The Sandown Cup for greyhounds sits comfortably among the most prestigious staying races in Australia. The 2024 Sandown Cup was won by Irish Millie in a major upset, upsetting favourite Valpolicella, which was as short as $1.70 with some bookies.
The next Sandown Cup is expected to be run in May, 2025, but the date is not yet finalised. Our Sandown Cup betting guide includes the latest odds, field, tips, news, past results and history of the 715m Sandown Park feature.
Date: Friday, May 23, 2025, 9:30 PM
The 2025 Sandown Cup field will be announced after the heats are run. ARG will update this page with The Sandown Cup field when it is available.
The Sandown Cup is Australia’s most prestigious staying event and is run over the 715m trip at Sandown Park.
The race is also the second richest long-distance event in the world, offering a massive $175,000 to the winner, The 715 being the richest at $250,000.
With the best of the best stayers contesting the series, greyhound bookmakers are always on their toes ahead of the Sandown Cup, 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.
Some of our top greyhound betting sites also offer all-in markets for the winner of the final prior to the heats being conducted, giving you the opportunity to land some generous odds if you think you can spot the winner early on in the series.
The Sandown Cup often holds big pools on the final, so there is generally plenty of value to be found for those playing the exotic markets.
With lots of Sandown Cup betting odds available, be sure to check out the form and prices throughout the series and watch for any market movers.
Sandown Cup betting includes win/place, trifectas, quinellas, first fours, same race multis and many others.
The race was first run in 1957 when won by Orialta, however it wasn’t until 1961 that the event was held over the staying trip, in those days 785 yards, with the winner being Plunkett’s Present.
The Sandown Cup is one of the oldest and most prestigious races on the greyhound racing calendar and the honour roll for the feature is about as good as it gets.
Hall of fame greyhounds Lizrene and Bold Trease have both won the Cup and are two of five greyhounds which won the race more than once throughout their careers. The first dual winner was Paul’s Thunder in 1970 and 1971, with the great Lizrene taking out the 1972 and 1973 runnings.
Irma Bale won back to back editions of the race, scoring determined victories in 2012 and 2013, while million dollar earner Sweet It Is also triumphed twice in the years 2014 and 2015.
Of course, the race belongs to one greyhound which made the feature his own for four consecutive years during the late 1980s. Bold Trease, a champion stayer, won the Sandown Cup between 1986-1989, a feat which has stood the test of time and is likely to remain unequalled in the future. Bold Trease’s efforts in the Sandown Cup are the greatest series of performances in a single major greyhound race anywhere in the world. During the 1950s legendary Irish greyhound Spanish Battleship won three consecutive Irish Derbies, however, to this date, no greyhound has ever won the same major feature in four years running.
Other greats to have taken out the race include Fawn Scout (1966), Top Sovereign (1994), Boronia Blossom (1996), Chinatown Lad (2008), who quinella’d the race with his sister Fallen Zorro, Mantra Lad (2009) and Bobby Boucheau (2011).
There have also been a swag of beaten stars throughout the race’s history including Busy’s Charm (3rd 1970), Pearl Larricki (2nd 2001), Texas Gold (2nd 2005), Elektra (5th 2006), Miata (3rd 2012 & 2013) and Destini Fireball (5th 2013).
May 24, 2024. Sandown First Prize: $175,000
Winner: Irish Millie (My Redeemer X Thurles Princess)
Owner: Undertone Synd D Fegan,J Sharkie Trainer: Steve Whyte
Winning Time: 41.97
Finishing Order:
Irish Millie has defeated Canya Amy to claim first group 1 victory in the Sadown Cup when she won at huge odds at Sandown Park. Irish Millie jumped at around the $25 quote, and everything looked to be going to script, but a “Bradbury” occurred, and four of the leading contenders with less than 50m to run. Remarkably Irish Millie was racing that wide that she avoided all the carnage, as did Valpolicella, but was inconvenienced enough to allow the Steve Whyte dog to salute.
| EXOTIC RESULTS | QLD | NSW | VIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinella (6, 4) | 77.50 | 114.80 | 85.40 |
| Exacta (6, 4) | 329.60 | 222.50 | 255.90 |
| Trifecta (6, 4, 1) | 613.30 | 950.30 | 625.40 |
| First Four (6, 4, 1, 8) | 690.30 | 6593.90 | 4294.40 |
| Daily Double (6, 6) | TBD | 339.80 | 659.40 |
| Running Double (3, 6) | TBD | 144.10 | 111.80 |
| Treble (6, 3, 6) | TBD | TBD | 95.80 |
| Quadrella (3, 6, 3, 6) | TBD | TBD | 26840.10 |
May 26, 2023. Sandown First Prize: $175,000
Winner: Korda (Mepunga Blazer X Mepunga Molly) White & Black Dog Whelped: 12 October 2020
Owner: Champagne Ptn Trainer: Jeff Britton
Winning Time: 41.83 Margins 0.75 x 5.00
Finishing Order: First Picked, Zipping Orlando, Dirt Farmer, Cawbourne Magic, Moraine Suzie, Untapped, Osprey Athena.
Korda finally gave Jeff Britton the Sandown Cup crown that he craved, defeating First Picked and Zipping Orlando. The Sandown Cup win took Korda’s record to 13 wins from 52 starts, but most importantly it was a group 1 win after racing in five finals unsuccessfully.
May 19, 2022. Sandown First Prize: $175,000
Winner: Untapped (Aston Dee Bee X Mepunga Fame) Black Bitch Whelped: 07 April 2019
Owner: ND Nineteen Syndicate Trainer: Dustin Drew
Winning Time: 41.40 Margins 1.00 x 1.50
Finishing Order: Jarick Bale, Aston Velvet, Collinda Lady, Golden Quest, Gypsy Wyong, Mepunga Ruby, Orca.
Untapped has blitzed the field in the 2022 Sandown Cup, winning the G1 feature in a time of 41.40. Trained by Warnambool’s Dustin Drew, Untapped was challenged down the back by Jarick Bale, but the 27kg chaser boxed on bravely. Jarick Bale (Mark Delbridge), ultimated finished second, while Aston Velvet for Michelle Mallia finished third.
May 27, 2021. Sandown First Prize: $175,000
Winner: Zipping Rambo (Mister Twister X Zipping Maggie) Blue Dog Whelped: 01 May 2018
Owner: Gary Black Trainer: Mark Delbridge
Winning Time: 41.72 Margins 1.75 x 0.50
Finishing Order: Stanley Road, Tyler Durden, Maggie Moo Moo, Sir Truculent, We The People, Kenny The Brute, Zack Monelli.
Zipping Rambo had queries on his staying abilities heading into the 2021 Sandown Cup staying series. But this was put to bed in emphatic fashion by the Mark Delbridge-trained chaser, who proved too strong in a time of 41.72, defeating Stanley Road and Tyler Durden.
May 28, 2020. Sandown First Prize: $50,000
Winner: Bronski Beat (Fernando Bale X Ainsley Bale) Black Dog Whelped: 16 February 2018
Owner: Emma Wardlaw Trainer: Brendan Pursell
Winning Time: 41.86 Margins 0.51 x 0.70
Finishing Order: True Detective, He Shall Power, Ella Enchanted, Rockstar Beav, Blazing Cartier, Just Terms, Zipping Clifford.
Bronski Beat, the son of Fernando Bale and Ainsley Bale, proved too strong in the 2020 Sandown Cup, beating home True Detectice and He Shall Power. Bronski Beat jumped as an outsider in the Sandown Cup after stunning in a heat at long odds. It was a remarkable rise for Bronski Beat, who came from relative obscurity to win the group 1 race. Bronski Beat then went on to have a successful career in New Zealand under Lisa Cole.
May 24, 2019. Sandown Park. First Prize: $175,000
Winner: Rajasthan (Kinloch X Telling You) Black Dog Whelped: 15/05/2016
Owners: Aloisi Bates Syndicate Trainer: Robert Camilleri
Winning Time: 41.90 Margins 0.76 x 0.91
Finishing Order: Ella Enchanted, Peppertide, Poco Dorado, Blue Moon Rising, Two Times Twice, Tornado Tears and Bago Bye Bye.
Rajasthan held off a spirited performance from Ella Enchanted to win the 2019 Sandown Cup for Robert Camilleri. Rajasthan was not expected to trouble race favourite Tornado Tears, but it was the 30-1 shot that crossed best from box seven and took the early lead. Poco Dorado crossed with Rajasthan from box eight and the pair soon put a gap on the rest of the field. Peppertide attempted to close the gap and Ella Enchanted finished hard but it was the Camilleris who recorded their biggest win to date as trainers.
Tornado Tears rubberstamped why he was considered the next big thing of greyhound racing after claiming the 2018 Sandown Cup in thrilling circumstances. Jumping as a short priced favourite, Tornado Tears jumped cleanly from box seven, settling behind kennelmates Benali and Quick Jagger. As the race entered the latter stages Quick Jagger looked to have pinched it on the rail but Tornado Tears launched late to win the race in the shadows of the post just ahead of a fast-finishing Rippin’ Sam.
2018 Sandown Cup results
May 24, 2018. Sandown Park SGRC first Prize $250,000
Winner: Tornado Tears (Fernando Bale x Tears Siam) Born: Aug 2016 White & Black Dog. Owner: Millmi (syndicate). Trainer: Rob Britton.
Time: 0.61 Margins: 0.61.
Others in finishing order: Rippin’ Sam, Quick Jagger, Moment To Jive, Benali, Zipping Nitro, Dyna Chancer, Royal Chancer.
Fanta Bale stamped herself as a champion of the sport with a sensational victory in the 2017 Sandown Cup. The daughter of David Bale and Ucme Typhoon came from midfield to defeat Dundee Osprey and Burn One Down. The win saw the black bitch become the first greyhound to win group 1 events over 500m (Australian Cup), 600m (Rookie Rebel, Hume Cup) and 700m and elevated her career earnings above $716,000.
2017 Sandown Cup results
May 25, 2017. Sandown Park SGRC first Prize $250,000
Winner: Fanta Bale (David Bale x Ucme Typhoon) Born: Aug 2014 Black Female. Owner: Paul Wheeler. Trainer: Rob Britton.
Time: 41.873 Margins: 0.5.
Others in finishing order: Dundee Osprey, Burn One Down, Midnight Elsa, Dundee Calypso, Trip To Eden, Teddy Monelli, Brolly Bale.
Gerry O’Keeffe collected the biggest win of his training career when Bells Are Ringin’ scored as the rank outsider in the 2016 Cup. As much as $80 was on offer for the daughter of Kinloch Brae and Absolute Stunna leading into the event, however when the lids flew open she raced like a good thing, leading virtually all the way.
2016 Sandown Cup results
May 26, 2016. Sandown Park SGRC First Prize $175,000
Winner: Bells Are Ringin (Kinloch x Absolute Stunna) Born: Nov 2013 Brindle Bitch
Owner: Four Frothys Synd. Trainer: Gerry O’Keeffe.
Time: 42.01. Margins: 2 x Head.
Others in finishing order: Who Dey, Zipping Kane, Dublin Bull, Kilkee Flex, Wind Whistler, Luna Jinx, No Donuts.
Sweet It Is claimed her second Sandown Cup with yet another last to first performance, defeating a high quality field including the likes of Lady Toy, Zipping Maggie and Space Star to take home the title. The daughter of Mogambo and Off Springer clocked a fast 41.48 over the 715m trip, scoring by five and three quarter lengths on the line.
2015 Sandown Cup results
May 22, 2015. Sandown, SGRC First Prize $175,000
Winner: Sweet It is (Mogambo x Off Springer) Born: Nov 2011 Black Bitch
Owner/Trainer: Braden Finn
Time: 41.48 Margins: 5.75 x 2.5.
Others in finishing order: Lady Toy, Love Affair, Zipping Maggie, Cosmic Vee Been, Space Star, Mullaway, Unix Bale.
Sweet It Is stamped herself as a bona fide star with a success in the 2014 Cup, flashing home from the back of the field to register a one length success, picking up the $175,000 winner’s cheque for 42.05 seconds worth of work.
2014 Sandown Cup results
May 22, 2014. Sandown SGRC First Prize $175,000
Winnr: Sweet It Is (Mogambo x Off Springer) Nov 2011 Black Bitch
Owner: Two Bears Syndicate, Trainer: Darren McDonald.
Time: 42.04 Margins: 1.5 x 1.5
Others in finishing order: Tarks Nemesis, Mepunga Tiara, Break O’Day, Zipping Joe, Supersonic Hawk, Know Class, Butterfly Bling.
Superstar stayer Miata was having her final start in the 2013 Sandown Cup and was out to score her first win in the prestigious feature after running third behind Irma Bale the previous year. However, the mighty west Australian found herself back in the back and despite her best efforts late, she could only manage third behind the same chaser for the second year running. In winning the race, Irma Bale became just the fifth greyhound to win the race more than once, adding her name alongside the greats.
2013 Sandown Cup results
May 23, 2013. SGRC Sandown Park First Prize: $125,000
Irma Bale ( Batrim Bale X Ameila Bale ) October 2010 Black Bitch
Owner: Paul Wheeler Trainer: Graeme Bate
| Year | Winner | Track | Margin | Time (s) | Trainer | Runner-Up | Boxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Orialta | SAN | 1/2L | 31.17 | N/A | Arlunya | ? |
| 1958 | Race Not Held | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1959 | Woodford Chief | SAN | 1L | 30 14/16 | N/A | Joyous Jet | ? |
| 1960 | Race Not Held | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1961 | Plunkett’s Present | SAN | 1L | 44 15/16 | N/A | Bubble’s Mate | ? |
| 1962 | Race Not Held | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1963 | Briar View | SAN | 1L | 44 3/16 | N/A | Coma’s Pride | ? |
| 1964 | Haleka Jewel | SAN | ? | 43 14.16 | N/A | Kerry’s Idol | ? |
| 1965 | Venetian Court | SAN | ? | 29 15/16 | A. Davey | Jefferson | ? |
| 1966 | Fawn Scout | SAN | ? | 44 9/16 | M. Hammond | Roman Rebel | ? |
| 1967 | Charlie Lee | SAN | ? | 44 8/16 | T. Davidson | Special Pick | ? |
| 1968 | Sprite Of Egypt | SAN | ? | 43 14/16 | E. Stratton | Lyrette | ? |
| 1969 | Local Blend | SAN | ? | 44.00 | A. Mutimer | Miram Miss | ? |
| 1970 | Paul’s Thunder | SAN | ? | 44 1/16 | D. Winter | Worthy View | ? |
| 1971 | Paul’s Thunder | SAN | ? | 44 4/16 | D. Winter | Connie’s Babe | ? |
| 1972 | Lizrene | SAN | ? | 43 15/16 | S. McGuinness | Vista Haydale | ? |
| 1973 | Lizrene | SAN | ? | 43.24 | S. McGuinness | Treasury Queen | ? |
| 1974 | Corcoran | SAN | ? | 43.32 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1975 | Tammy Shanta | SAN | ? | 44.87 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1976 | Brindle Norma | SAN | ? | 43.81 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1977 | Rani’s Copy | SAN | ? | 44.26 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1978 | Kawati Boy | SAN | ? | 44.03 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1979 | Miss Tema | SAN | ? | 43.91 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1980 | Wynlee Wonder | SAN | ? | 43.61 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1981 | Bianca Lee | SAN | ? | 43.54 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1982 | Status Supreme | SAN | 3L | 44.32 | Brian Barrington | Lone Voice | 7,1,4 |
| 1983 | Lead Role | SAN | 2L | 43.96 | Darryl Holmes | Flat Flyer | 1,5,4 |
| 1984 | Raurimu | SAN | 5L | 43.41 | Kerry Chalker | Tesoro Mio | 2,8,3 |
| 1985 | Tashla | SAN | 1/4L | 44.00 | Carl Haas Jnr | Sheila’s Teresa | 5,7,8 |
| 1986 | Bold Trease | SAN | 6L | 43.84 | Norman McCullagh | Propulsion | 6,1,7 |
| 1987 | Bold Trease | SAN | 2L | 43.59 | Norman McCullagh | High Intensity | 7,2,6 |
| 1988 | Bold Trease | SAN | 2L | 44.05 | Norman McCullagh | Second Charm | 6,7,3 |
| 1989 | Bold Trease | SAN | 1-1/2L | 43.85 | Norman McCullagh | Smart Choice | 1,7,8 |
| 1990 | Western Creole | SAN | 8L | 43.84 | Owen Lockett | Malmar Magic | 3,2,1 |
| 1991 | Pixie Eyes | SAN | Neck | 44.15 | Dimitrios Stavropoulos | Pebbles’ Beach | 2,3,7 |
| 1992 | Village Stomper | SAN | 3/4L | 43.83 | Philip Newman | Modern Express | 8,1,2 |
| 1993 | Eliza Dylan | SAN | 3-1/2L | 44.01 | William Allars | Misty Monaro | 2,1,3 |
| 1994 | Top Sovereign | SAN | Neck | 43.74 | John Westerlo | Proud Stranger | 2,8,5 |
| 1995 | Keon Star | SAN | 1-1/2L | 43.09 | Rocky Crisafi | Our Stewy | 1,6,2 |
| 1996 | Boronia Blossom | SAN | Head | 42.79 | Ron Ball | Northern Legend | 1,6,7 |
| 1997 | Tonight’s Wish | SAN | 2L | 42.49 | Allan Britton | Ebony Park Lass | 1,5,8 |
| 1998 | Red Mystique | SAN | Head | 42.46 | Denis Mahoney | Totally Ablaze | 3,1,2 |
| 1999 | Smart Attitude | SAN | 9-1/2L | 42.27 | Dave Irwin | Anna Gee | 1,3,2 |
| 2000 | Osti’s Joker | SAN | 4L | 42.26 | Simon Barker | Frosty Friday | 1,6,2 |
| 2001 | Bentley Babe (VIC) | SAN | Head | 42.54 | Peter Dapiran | Pearl Larricki | 7,8,1 |
| 2002 | Jennev (WA) | SAN | 3/4L | 42.46 | Linda Britton | Mighty Galore | 7,3,6 |
| 2003 | Arvo’s Junior (VIC) | SAN | 1L | 42.48 | George Arvanitis | Rare Aussie | 5,4,8 |
| 2004 | Proven Lethal (VIC) | SAN | 3-3/4L | 42.12 | Jason Thompson | Springvale Jinx | 3,8,6 |
| 2005 | Best Quoted (NSW) | SAN | 2-1/4L | 42.33 | John Mooney | Texas Gold | 3,4,1 |
| 2006 | Sargent Major (VIC) | SAN | 1L | 42.50 | Lauren Gorman | Turbo Uno | 4,7,1 |
| 2007 | Declared A No Race | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 | Chinatown Lad (TAS) | SAN | 4.75L | 42.14 | Shane Whitney | Fallen Zorro | 2,6,4 |
| 2009 | Mantra Lad (VIC) | SAN | 9.50L | 42.00 | Graeme Jose | Sirocco Hero | 8,6,2 |
| 2010 | Next Top Model (VIC) | SAN | 0.10L | 41.96 | Jason Thompson | Reign Over Me | 7,8,1 |
| 2011 | Bobby Boucheau (VIC) | SAN | 5.00L | 41.57 | Angela Jackson | Pillow Torque | 2,3,1 |
| 2012 | Irma Bale (VIC) | SAN | 1.00L | 41.79 | Graeme Bate | He’s My Future | 6,5,2 |
| 2013 | Irma Bale (VIC) | SAN | 0.06L | 42.10 | Graeme Bate | Bell Haven | 5,1,3 |
| 2014 | Sweet It Is (VIC) | SAN | 1.54L | 42.04 | Darren McDonald | Tarks Nemesis | 7,4,8 |
| 2015 | Sweet It Is (VIC) | SAN | 5.86L | 41.49 | Braden Finn | Lady Toy | 2,4,3 |
| 2016 | Bells Are Ringin (VIC) | SAN | 1.90L | 42.02 | Gerard O’Keeffe | Who Dey | 5,1,7 |
| 2017 | Fanta Bale (VIC) | SAN | 0.57L | 41.87 | Robert Britton | Dundee Osprey | 6,8,1 |
| 2018 | Tornado Tears (VIC) | SAN | 0.61L | 41.60 | Robert Britton | Rippin’ Sam | 7,8,3 |
| 2019 | Rajasthan (VIC) | SAN | 0.76L | 41.90 | Robert Camilleri | Ella Enchanted | 7,3,1 |
| 2020 | Bronski Beat (VIC) | SAN | 0.51L | 41.87 | Brendan Pursell | True Detective | 8,7,4 |
| 2021 | Zipping Rambo (VIC) | SAN | 1.60L | 41.72 | Mark Delbridge | Stanley Road | 4,6,7 |
| 2022 | Untapped (VIC) | SAN | 1.00L | 41.40 | Dustin Drew | Jarick Bale | 7,8,5 |
| 2023 | Korda (VIC) | SAN | 0.57L | 41.83 | Jeffrey Britton | First Picked | 4,5,8 |
| 2024 | Irish Millie (VIC) | SAN | 0.25L | 41.97 | Stephen Whyte | Canya Amy | 6,4,1 |