NAMED after the most iconic race caller, greyhound racing has seen, Paul Ambrosoli, the Group 3 Ambrosoli is a sought-after trophy run on Golden Easter Egg final night each year.
The race is essentially a consolation of the Egg itself, with greyhounds that placed third and fourth in the Egg semi-finals the week prior gaining a start in the $25,000 to the winner event.
We have all the information on the race below, including its history, past winners, and the best bookies to bet on the feature with.
The Ambrosoli odds are currently unavailable at many of the top Australian greyhound betting sites, with these markets generally available a little closer to the race jumping.
The 2025 Ambrosoli field will be announced after the heats are run. ARG will update this page with THE Ambrosoli field when it is available.
More often than not, the Ambrosoli is packed with as much quality as the main race of the night, so there is always a lot of betting interest in the final.
As such, many of our recommended online bookmakers will have fixed odds betting available in the lead up to the race as soon as the final field has been decided and the box draw has been conducted.
With the 2025 final not being run until April, it is far too early to have an idea of the market for the feature; however, we will ensure this page is kept up to date with the latest news and betting information in the weeks prior to the jump.
Formerly known as the Golden Easter Egg Consolation, the race was run and won for the first time in 2004 and has been of group 3 status since its inception.
The event was renamed The Ambrosoli in 2009 to recognise the contribution of race caller Paul Ambrosoli to the sport and in particular at Wentworth Park. Despite now being retired from calling, ‘PA’ is still commonly referred to as the voice of greyhound racing, with the living legend also a member of the Australian Greyhound Racing Association Hall of Fame.
True Kihael won the first running of the race after it was renamed the Ambrosoli, scoring in emphatic fashion to register a blistering 29.82 success.
The following year the race was taken out by a true champion of the modern era in Cinder Shelby, who would later retire as a three-time Group 1 winner – a testament to the quality of greyhounds that contest the race. Trained by Kel Greenough, Cindeen Shelby clocked a faster time (29.91) than Cosmic Rumble (30.12), which came out and won the $250,000 Golden Easter Egg later that night.
In the 2024 Ambrosoli, Shima Current, trained by Thomas Dailly, showcased exceptional determination. Starting from box eight, Shima Current navigated the field skillfully, securing a ¾-length victory over One Hot Bandit with a time of 30.12 seconds. This win highlighted Shima Current’s resilience and racing prowess.
The 2023 Ambrosoli saw Wyndra All Class, under the guidance of trainer Daniel Gatt, deliver a commanding performance. Breaking swiftly from box one, Wyndra All Class led throughout the race, finishing 3½ lengths ahead of Yachi Bale in a time of 29.44 seconds. This victory underscored her exceptional speed and racing intelligence.
In 2022, Lala Kiwi, trained by Andrea Dailly, secured a narrow victory in the Ambrosoli. Starting from box three, she displayed tenacity, edging out Zippy Tesla by a quarter of a length with a time of 29.94 seconds. This win highlighted Lala Kiwi’s competitive spirit and consistency on the track.
Lakeview Walter, under the training of Monique Whelan, delivered an impressive performance in the 2021 Ambrosoli. Breaking from box one, he maintained a strong lead, finishing 1 length ahead of Spritely Ebony with a time of 29.62 seconds. This victory showcased Lakeview Walter’s speed and racing acumen.
2021 Ambrosoli Results
| Year | Distance | Grade | Winner | Margin | Time | Trainer | Runner-Up | Boxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 520m | G3 | Sparge Banner | 1/2L | 30.21sec | Barry Gibbons | Fancy Candy | 3,1,6 |
| 2005 | 520m | G3 | Miss Bekkie Lee | 4-1/4L | 30.29sec | Donald McMillan | Regal Ricky | 6,4,7 |
| 2006 | 520m | G3 | Oxley Hero | Nose | 29.84sec | Donald McMillan | Cawbourne Frank | 6,1,8 |
| 2007 | 520m | G3 | Catmandoo | 3/4L | 30.35sec | Ruth Matic | Bungendore | 1,7,8 |
| 2008 | 520m | G3 | Mandagery Man | 1/2L | 29.94sec | Sam Sultana | Eiffel Azz | 6,5,1 |
| 2009 | 520m | G3 | True Kihael | 2L | 29.82sec | Kim Hyde | Navada Sunrise | 2,9,7 |
| 2010 | 520m | G3 | Cindeen Shelby | 3-3/4L | 29.91sec | Kelvyn Greenough | Flash Of Light | 4,5,2 |
| 2011 | 520m | G3 | Numero Uno Bale | 5-3/4L | 29.84sec | Brendan Wheeler | Tuiaki | 1,2,4 |
| 2012 | 520m | G3 | Ritza Ryder | 2-1/2L | 29.71sec | Mark Gatt | Rewind | 3,1,5 |
| 2013 | 520m | G3 | Spud Regis | 4-1/4L | 29.73sec | Andrea Dailly | Amadeus Strikes | 7,5,6 |
| 2014 | 520m | G3 | Ritza Hattie | 2-1/2L | 29.47sec | Mark Gatt | Dyna Nalin | 4,3,1 |
| 2015 | 520m | G3 | Lamia Bale | 2-1/2L | 29.90sec | Steven Collins | Spacecraft | 2,4,1 |
| 2016 | 520m | G3 | Marley Bale | 7L | 29.60sec | Andrea Dailly | Black Bear Lee | 8,5,2 |
| 2017 | 520m | G3 | Black Hole Sun | 3/4L | 30.11sec | John Little | Astrozone | 2,4,5 |
| 2018 | 520m | G3 | Big Black | 1/2L | 30.04sec | Donna Campbell | Aston Duke | 3,7,6 |
| 2019 | 520m | G3 | Jamella Jet | 2L | 29.88sec | Andrew Crouch | Fabwik | 2,4,1 |
| 2020 | Race Not Held | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2021 | 520m | G3 | Lakeview Walter | 1L | 29.62sec | Monique Whelan | Spritely Ebony | 1,8,7 |
| 2022 | 520m | G3 | Lala Kiwi | 1/4L | 29.94sec | Andrea Dailly | Zippy Tesla | 3,5,2 |
| 2023 | 520m | G3 | Wyndra All Class | 3-1/2L | 29.44sec | Daniel Gatt | Yachi Bale | 1,3,2 |
| 2024 | 520m | G3 | Shima Current | 3/4L | 30.12sec | Thomas Dailly | One Hot Bandit | 8,7,1 |