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2023 Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival
The Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival is back after its revolutionary launch in 2022.
The Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival is back after its revolutionary launch in 2022.
The world’s richest greyhound racing series will again deliver five massive nights of top-tier racing, outstanding hospitality, and brilliant entertainment.
Kicking off with the Sportsbet Topgun on Saturday 11 November, The Meadows and Sandown Park play host to the five blockbuster events including the $1million Group 1 Sportsbet Melbourne Cup and the most exciting race in greyhound racing, The Phoenix.
Over $4.1 million in prize money is up for grabs across the series.
Sat 11 Nov 2023: Sportsbet Topgun (+Topgun Stayers, Hume Cup) The Meadows
Sat 18 Nov 2023: The Shoot Out (+Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Preludes) Sandown Park
Sat 25 Nov 2023: Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Heats (+Bold Trease Heats) Sandown Park
Sat 2 Dec 2023: Sportsbet Melbourne Cup (+ Bold Trease Final) Sandown Park
Sat 16 Dec 2023: The Phoenix The Meadows
Get along and experience the most exciting greyhound racing on the calendar, with live music and entertainment, plenty of colour and a few surprises along the way.
Be on track each night for your chance to win a share in an abundance of cash and prizes as part of the Chasing the Dream giveaway, including a brand new Mitsubishi Outlander, a dream sporting holiday to Los Angeles – including flights, accommodation & spending money, $10,000 cash and much, much more.
FREE General Admission entry across all five nights, with hospitality packages starting from just $20. Book your tickets today at https://dreamchasersfestival.com.au/.
All the action from the five feature events will be broadcast live throughout November and December on Racing.com’s free-to-air channel 78 & 68 and Foxtel’s channel 529.
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The Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival is back!
With over $3.5million in prize money up for grabs, The Meadows and Sandown Park again play host to these blockbuster greyhound events, including the history and prestige of the Group 1 Sportsbet Melbourne Cup, as well as the energy and excitement of the most exhilarating race in greyhound racing, The Phoenix. Be sure to get on course or watch all the action live and exclusive on Racing.com or Sky Racing.
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Nov
7
Sportsbet Topgun
The Meadows
Start your Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival experience with an unforgettable night of hospitality at The Meadows. There are a number of exciting ways to be part of this premier night of entertainment, with three massive Group 1 races set to light up the track. This year’s Sportsbet Topgun has something for everyone. Trackside, The Meadows will bring the Dream Chasers Festival to life with an electric atmosphere, crowd participation and plenty of surprises in store. Meanwhile, dining guests can enjoy first-class hospitality, and entertainment throughout the night.
Nov
21
Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Heats
Sandown Park
This is where legends begin. On Saturday 21 November, the Sportsbet Melbourne Cup and Bold Trease heats explode into life at Sandown Park, as Australia’s fastest greyhounds go flat out for a place in the biggest finals of the year. Eight heats. No second chances. Dreams made and broken in under 30 seconds. And the action doesn’t stop at the finish line. Rewind 80s will have the crowd singing outside near Box 9, a DJ keeps the party pumping upstairs, and local community clubs bring the colour and noise as they’re drawn their Community Sweep finalists. Grab a bite from the food trucks, settle in for a buffet with the family, or talk tactics with Australia’s Greatest Greyhound Punter, Troy Little. General admission is free, so round up your mates and be there when the field takes shape.
Nov
28
Sportsbet Melbourne Cup
Sandown Park
The Sportsbet Melbourne Cup is considered the world's greatest greyhound race, boasting an honour roll that's unrivalled. Each November, Sandown Park becomes the stage where legends are made and history is written at lightning speed.
Dec
12
The Phoenix
The Meadows
After five editions, The Phoenix has quickly risen to become the most captivating greyhound race in the country. Offering a total prize pool of $1.65 million and $1 million to the winner, it’s the richest greyhound race in the world and the biggest party in greyhound racing! Be part of the phenomenon in 2026.
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