National Derby

Fields released for 2015 Group 1 Australian Cup heats

EIGHT sensational heats of the Group 1 Australian Cup take centre stage at The Meadows this Saturday night with each winner progressing through to next...

This week in racing history

February 19 Two Codes took out the 1996 Launceston Cup, defeating Standby Thunder by two lengths to pick up the $12,000 first prize over the...

The Meadows greyhound tips & betting preview February 21 2015

DESPITE a difficult week in the greyhound racing industry, there is something positive to focus on tonight with the running of three Group 1 races...

This week in racing history

February 12 Champion local sprinter True Vintage notched her fourth consecutive win in taking out the 1988 final of the Launceston Cup by six lengths...

Fernando Bale lands Group 1 National Derby for Andrea Dailly

THE 2015 Group 1 National Derby trophy is heading to Victoria, after favourite Fernando Bale took advantage of some good fortune at the first turn,...

Zipping Midge claims 2015 National Futurity final

THE Jason Mackay-trained Zipping Midge scored an ultra-impressive victory in Saturday night’s Group 1 National Futurity final, saluting at double-figure odds for her Hunter Valley...

The Meadows greyhound tips & betting preview February 7 2015

WHILE the spotlight will be on Wentworth Park and Cannington tonight, there are still 12 fantastic races on offer for punters at The Meadows with...

General Jeff’s commanding Derby victory

IT remains one of the most devastating come-from-behind victories ever witnessed in a major age classic on Australian tracks. When General Jeff not only overcame...

2015 Group 1 National Derby final tips & betting preview

AFTER a gruelling three-week series, Wentworth Park will host an epic conclusion to the Group One National Derby final tomorrow night. Last month 48 greyhounds...

This week in racing history

FEBRUARY 5 Beau Palomino won the 1972 Hobart Thousand, the last to be run over 540 yards (494 metres) before the distance was changed to...

Bad Boy Sniper on target for Group 1 National Derby title

FREAKISH New South Wales sprinter Bad Boy Sniper turned heads, after a sizzling 29.43 performance last Saturday in taking out a semi-final of the Group...

Sandown Park greyhound tips & betting preview February 5 2015

THURSDAY is usually a fantastic night night of racing at Sandown Park and tonight is no exception with 12 fantastic races on the card for...

What you may have missed: Wild Soul crowned No.1 in SA

WILD Soul has been crowned South Australia’s best greyhound for 2014, as well as being named the state’s sprinter of the year. Trained by Kim...

Drums are beating for Fernando Bale in National Derby final

ANDREA Dailly has a great chance of landing both Group 1 finals next Saturday, after National Derby hope Fernando Bale sizzled around the 520-metre circuit...

The Meadows greyhound tips & betting preview January 31 2015

WHILE most of tonight’s attention will centre on Wentworth Park tonight with the semi-finals of the Group 1 National Derby and Futurity, there is still...

Wentworth Park greyhound tips & betting preview January 31 2015

EVERYTHING is set for a fantastic night at Wentworth Park tonight with three semi-finals of the Group 1 National Derby and Futurity over 520-metres. First...

Azzopardi on the road to National Derby success

ASTUTE Sydney trainer Anthony Azzopardi will head to Wentworth Park tomorrow night with Topper Road, his sole representative in the Group One National Derby semi-finals....

Greyhound tips & betting preview January 30 2015

WITH the semi-finals of the Group 1 National Derby and Futurity being run at Wentworth Park tomorrow night, it promises to be an excellent weekend...

This week in racing history

January 29 Victorian entrant On Par won the fourth running of the Hobart Cup, in 1938. The race, which became the Hobart Thousand the following...

Greyhound tips & betting preview January 28 2015

HEADING to Angle Park for today’s tips to hopefully find you a couple of winners. It is the perfect day to have a couple of...

What you may have missed: Best in west, new grades in Victoria

Racing and Wagering Western Australia this week announced three finalists for its prestigious greyhound-of-the-year title to be presented at a gala awards night on February...

Winsome Mission sets the pace in National Derby heats

Melinda Finn’s talented chaser Winsome Mission qualified fastest from six heats of the Group 1 National Derby at Wentworth Park on Saturday night. Exiting from...

The Meadows greyhound tips & betting preview January 24 2015

WHILE the focus of tonight’s greyhound racing will be on the National Derby heats at Wentworth Park, there is still 12 great races at The...

Greyhound tips & betting preview January 23 2015

IT is going to be a massive weekend of racing, with tonight featuring the Group Two Warragul Cup and the heats of the Group One...

2015 Group One National Derby heat tips & betting preview

AFTER the girls get their chance to shine in Friday’s Futurity heats, the boys will hold all of the attention on Saturday night with six...