The Ultra Sense is a listed greyhound race run at Wentworth Park on the same night as the state’s biggest race, the Group 1 Golden Easter Egg final.
The race is open to the best fourth and fifth grade greyhounds that are nominated, with the series normally attracting four heats — the top two from each qualifier moving onto the following week’s final.
Being on one of the sport’s biggest nights, the Ultra Sense generates plenty of betting, with punters able to get fixed odds prices in the lead up to the race with our recommended online bookmakers.
The Ultra Sense odds are currently available at many of the top Australian greyhound betting sites, with these markets generally available a little closer to the race jumping.
The 2025 Ultra Sense field will be announced after the heats are run. ARG will update this page with the Ultra Sense field when it is available.
The Ultra Sense will not have a market release until the days before the race, with most major Australian bookies having fixed odds and best tote plus available on this race. You will often find great value by having multiple bookie accounts on Easter Egg Night with the corporate chasing our dollar with great promotions. ARG proudly endorses the following bookies for greyhound racing:
The Ultra Sense was run for the first time in 2013 and has been a listed event since its inception. The feature is named after the greyhound Ultra Sense, which won the first Golden Easter Egg final back in 1990.
On April 20, 2024, at Wentworth Park, Au Contraire, trained by Sam Sultana, showcased exceptional determination in the Listed Ultra Sense. Breaking from box two, Au Contraire maintained a strong position throughout the 520m race, securing a ¾-length victory over Stop It with a time of 29.97 seconds. This win highlighted Au Contraire’s tenacity and Sultana’s training expertise.
The 2023 Ultra Sense at Wentworth Park saw Rivello, under the guidance of trainer Peter Mattress, deliver a commanding performance. Starting from box three, Rivello took control of the race early, finishing 1¼ lengths ahead of Oro Rojo with a time of 29.91 seconds. This victory underscored Rivello’s speed and Mattress’s effective training methods.
2023 Ultra Sense Results
In 2022, Castle Warrior, trained by Mark Wilcox, achieved a narrow victory in the Ultra Sense at Wentworth Park. Breaking from box one, Castle Warrior engaged in a tight contest, ultimately securing a head-length win over Lochinvar Lona with a time of 29.89 seconds. This race highlighted Castle Warrior’s competitive spirit and Wilcox’s strategic training.
2022 Ultra Sense Results
The 2021 Ultra Sense at Wentworth Park featured an impressive run by Redshift Seven, trained by John Little. Starting from box four, Redshift Seven displayed remarkable acceleration, securing a 1¾-length victory over Cumbria Dreaming with a time of 29.55 seconds. This performance showcased Redshift Seven’s athleticism and Little’s training acumen.
2021 Ultra Sense Results
| Date | Winner | Trainer | Distance | Boxes | Margin | Time | Second | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | El Brooklyn | Jason Thompson | 520m | 3,2,7 | 3/4L | 29.76sec | Gold Town | W/PK |
| 2014 | Awesome Project | Darren McDonald | 520m | 1,8,3 | 1L | 29.76sec | Stilton Blue | W/PK |
| 2015 | Flash Earner | Shayne Fleming | 520m | 7,5,6 | 2-1/2L | 29.91sec | Rare Pearl | W/PK |
| 2016 | Hugo Boss | Raymond Webster | 520m | 5,2,8 | 3/4L | 30.09sec | Skate Thin Ice | W/PK |
| 2017 | Penny Monelli | David Hobby | 520m | 7,2,4 | 3-3/4L | 29.86sec | Goodwin Terry | W/PK |
| 2018 | Real Simple | Neil Staines | 520m | 6,7,1 | 1-1/2L | 29.96sec | Lagoon Rhett | W/PK |
| 2019 | Zipping Falcon | Jason Magri | 520m | 3,2,9 | 1L | 29.74sec | Dam Slippery | W/PK |
| 2020 | Race Not Held | |||||||
| 2021 | Redshift Seven | John Little | 520m | 4,1,5 | 1-3/4L | 29.55sec | Cumbria Dreaming | W/PK |
| 2022 | Castle Warrior | Mark Wilcox | 520m | 1,8,5 | Head | 29.89sec | Lochinvar Lona | W/PK |
| 2023 | Rivello | Peter Mattress | 520m | 3,1,6 | 1-1/4L | 29.91sec | Oro Rojo | W/PK |
| 2024 | Au Contraire | Sam Sultana | 520m | 2,1,4 | 3/4L | 29.97sec | Stop It | W/PK |