The Traralgon Cup is a group 2 event and is one of the provincial country cups on the Victorian greyhound racing calendar. The race is run and won over the 525m trip; however, after the redevelopment of the track, it is now run over the 450m distance, with the winner collecting a substantial $40,000 winner’s cheque.
Greyhound bookmakers are yet to release 2025 Traralgon Cup odds, with these due out in the coming months.
The 2025 Traralgon Cup field will be out closer to the race date.
With a lucrative pay check on offer to the winner, a stack of talented greyhounds contest the Traralgon Cup every year, ensuring there is plenty of betting interest in the series.
All of our top-rated online bookmakers offer fixed odds betting on the final, giving punters the chance to shop around and find the best odds about their selected runner.
Most of our recommended bookies also have markets available for the heats, while some also have all-in marketthatch offer inflated prices for the winner of the final prior to the heats being run.
There are currently no odds available for the 2025 Traralgon Cup, so be sure to check this page closer to the event for the best prices.
The Traralgon Cup was first run in 1974 when won by Lady Anthia, with the event known as the Latrobe Valley Cup between its inception and 1980, at which point it was re-named the Traralgon Cup.
The race has been won by some of the sport’s top sprinters, with names such as Malawi’s Prince (1991), Light Of Fire (1994), Floodfawn (2001), Cromlah Bale (2006), El Grand Señor (2011), Paw Licking (2013), and the mighty Fernando Bale (2015) appearing on the honour roll.
The Traralgon Cup is one of very few feature races in Australia to have seen a dead heat in its history, with Tough As Tears and Worth Backing crossing the line locked together in 1992.
In 2013, the Cup was taken out by one of the best one-turn sprinters in recent years, with the white and black speedster Paw Licking making the race his own in 29.41. The son of Elite State and Kingsbrae Di defeated a classy field including Peter Rocket, Desalle Bale and General Destini to take home top honours.
Paw Licking’s success in 2013 marked the last edition of the Traralgon Cup to be run over the 513m trip on the ‘old’ track, with the site undergoing a complete rebuild in 2014.
With no Traralgon Cup held in 2014, the first running of the event on the new circuit was held in September 2015 when taken out by champion sprinter Fernando Bale.
The son of Kelsos Fuisleer and Chloe Allen, a daughter of 1991 Traralgon Cup winner Malawi’s Prince, jumped brilliantly from box six, going straight to the early lead and rocketing clear to score in a track record time of 29.90.
The win took Fernando Bale’s career record to 29 wins from 36 starts, with the $47,000 winner’s purse taking his prize money earnings to $925,110.
The last edition of the Traralgon Cup before the track was redevolped was run on Saturday, June 18, 2016, and was won by the ultra-consistent Pantera Nera for trainer Gavin Burke. The son of Milldean Panther and Go Jessie’s Girl was able to overcome box six, jumping straight to the lead and holding off a fast-finishing Demon Bale to score in 30.19.
The win was the first group win of Pantera Nera’s career and also a career highlight for Burke, who had been training for over 25 years at the time of the victory.
The race was not held between 2019 and 2021, and then the 2022 series was run at the 395m mark, with Jason Thompson’s Typhoon Sammy winning in 21.66.
The Group 2 race was then moved to the 450m, where it continues to be run. Currently, Mobile Legend holds the race record at the new distance at 24.50 seconds.
On January 26, 2024, the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club hosted the Group 2 Traralgon Cup over 450 meters. Unleash Collinda, trained by Jason Thompson, delivered an outstanding performance. Starting from box eight, Unleash Collinda showcased exceptional speed and racecraft, securing a 1.07-length victory over Ducati Roy with a time of 24.71 seconds. This win further solidified Unleash Collinda’s reputation as a top-tier competitor in the greyhound racing circuit.
The 2023 Traralgon Cup, held over 450 meters, saw Mobile Legend, trained by Daniel Brennan, claim the title. Breaking from box five, Mobile Legend demonstrated remarkable agility and speed, finishing 1.17 lengths ahead of Revolution with a time of 24.50 seconds. This victory highlighted Mobile Legend’s prowess on the track and added a significant accolade to Brennan’s training career.
In 2022, the Traralgon Cup was contested over 395 meters. Typhoon Sammy, under the guidance of trainer Jason Thompson, delivered a dominant performance. Starting from box seven, Typhoon Sammy surged ahead, securing a 1.23-length victory over Paua Of Janie with a time of 21.66 seconds. This win underscored Typhoon Sammy’s exceptional speed and Thompson’s adept training capabilities.
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Distance | Boxes | Margin | Time | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inaugurated as the Latrobe Valley Cup (1974–1980) | |||||||
| 1974 | Lady Anthia | ? | 513m | ? | ? | 30.66sec | ? |
| 1975 | Jaymar’s Pride | ? | 730m | ? | ? | 45.06sec | ? |
| 1976 | Dunmain Scholar | ? | 730m | ? | ? | 44.48sec | ? |
| 1977 | Bolta’s Gift | ? | 730m | ? | ? | 44.25sec | ? |
| 1978 | Elsie Belinda | ? | 513m | ? | ? | 30.78sec | ? |
| 1979 | Newmore’s Heart | ? | 513m | ? | ? | 30.28sec | ? |
| 1980 | Weona Swinger | ? | 513m | ? | ? | 30.49sec | ? |
| Renamed as Traralgon Cup (1981–present) | |||||||
| 1981 | Select Band | K. Bailey | 513m | ? | ? | 30.60sec | ? |
| 1982 | Harry Shamrock | D. Dalton | 513m | ? | ? | 31.02sec | ? |
| 1983 | Drop Of Wine | J. Hellingham | 513m | ? | ? | 30.58sec | ? |
| 1984 | Forever Alert | N. Thorburn | 513m | ? | ? | 30.51sec | ? |
| 1985 | Rumpas Pappa | S. Amore | 513m | ? | ? | 30.66sec | ? |
| 1986 | Lightning Boy | T. Meulman | 513m | 6,8,5 | 1/2L | 30.70sec | Regal Post |
| 1987 | Star Affair | J. Abela | 513m | 5,3,1 | 1-1/2L | 30.54sec | Shining Chariot |
| 1988 | Ray Bon Miss | R. Davidson | 513m | 8,2,7 | 2L | 30.52sec | Gay Rajah |
| 1989 | Devastate | J. Hayley | 513m | 7,3,1 | 1/2L | 30.85sec | Rio Osti |
| 1990 | Witchery | R. Miller | 513m | 4,6,8 | 3/4L | 30.60sec | Charlie Snuffle |
| 1991 | Malawi’s Prince | B. Barnsley | 513m | 8,5,7 | 2L | 30.74sec | Worthy Monarch |
| 1992 | Tough As Tears & Worth Backing | D/H | 513m | 1,8,3 | D/H | 30.21sec | Merideth’s Dream (3rd) |
| 1993 | Lash’s Choice | N. Rilen | 513m | 3,6,1 | Head | 30.30sec | Fly Wheel Jack |
| 1994 | Light Of Fire | J. Thompson | 513m | 2,5,4 | 6L | 29.92sec | Indoor Girl |
| 1995 | Wylie Boy | G. Rose | 513m | 2,4,5 | 7L | 30.05sec | Sonic Duke |
| 1996 | Flash Monarch | L. Hodgson | 513m | 1,2,8 | 3L | 30.46sec | Sparkling Black |
| 1997 | Shannen’s Storm | A. Britton | 513m | 8,6,3 | 4L | 30.09sec | Bounding Fox |
| 1998 | Power Thriller | P. Giles | 513m | 6,3,4 | 1/2L | 30.17sec | Fiery Sal |
| 1999 | Four Amigos | G. Jose | 513m | 3,8,6 | Head | 30.08sec | Nuvolari |
| 2000 | Dutchy’s Angel | T. Dailly | 513m | 8,2,1 | Head | 30.66sec | Trousers |
| 2001 | Floodfawn | P. Giles | 513m | 1,4,6 | 4-1/2L | 29.81sec | Nat’s Hope |
| 2002 | Elgrando | C. Jones | 513m | 1,3,7 | 2-1/2L | 29.68sec | Spirit Of Well |
| 2003 | Our Barney | P. Giles | 513m | 2,1,8 | 2L | 29.78sec | Georgia Brown |
| 2004 | Amaroo Gift | P. Giles | 513m | 6,8,3 | 5L | 29.53sec | Regal Ricky |
| 2005 | Zaar | G. Armstrong | 513m | 5,7,1 | 2-1/4L | 29.58sec | Nitro Neveelk |
| 2006 | Cromlah Bale | A. Dailly | 513m | 2,1,8 | 1/4L | 30.21sec | Avon Lyla May |
| 2007 | Meticulous | M. Briganti | 513m | 1,4,7 | 1-3/4L | 30.00sec | Shanlyn Token |
| 2008 | Keeko Bale | G. Bate | 513m | 5,6,1 | 6-3/4L | 29.46sec | Velocette |
| 2009 | Remo Rubik | G. Mitchell | 513m | 1,7,8 | 2-1/4L | 29.60sec | Curwen Walker |
| 2010 | Dee Winter | R. Henness | 513m | 1,2,7 | 2-1/4L | 29.80sec | Galba Jack |
| 2011 | El Grand Senor | C. Jones | 513m | 2,8,3 | 5-1/4L | 29.45sec | Allen Lawson |
| 2012 | Dyna Lowell | A. Dailly | 513m | 7,2,1 | 1L | 29.68sec | Dyna Morris |
| 2013 | Paw Licking | K. Greenough | 513m | 5,2,3 | 1-1/4L | 29.41sec | General Destini |
| 2014 | Track closed for renovation – race not held | ||||||
| 2015 | Fernando Bale | A. Dailly | 525m | 6,2,1 | 7.19L | 29.90sec | Harlon |
| 2016 | Pantera Nera | G. Burke | 525m | 6,4,2 | 0.40L | 30.18sec | Demon Bale |
| 2017 | Jesaulenko | T. Morris | 525m | 5,1,2 | 0.21L | 30.15sec | Fabregal |
| 2018 | Poke The Bear | S. Thompson | 525m | 6,7,5 | 1.57L | 30.03sec | Monster Fish |
| Track redeveloped – series not conducted from 2019 to 2021 | |||||||
| 2022 | Typhoon Sammy | J. Thompson | 395m | 7,6,2 | 1.23L | 21.66sec | Paua Of Janie |
| 2023 | Mobile Legend | D. Brennan | 450m | 5,4,8 | 1.17L | 24.50sec | Revolution |
| 2024 | Unleash Collinda | J. Thompson | 450m | 8,5,1 | 1.07L | 24.71sec | Ducati Roy |