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Sportsbet Topgun fields announced
The Topgun panel have made their decision on the top eight sprinters and stayers with the fields released on Sky 1 this morning.
The Topgun panel have made their decision on the top eight sprinters and stayers with the fields released on Sky 1 this morning.
It is no surprise that Team Thompson has a big hand in this year’s Topgun with Excavation, Explicit and Flying Zulu. Tim Zoo is the first reserve.
Explicit was outstanding last night at Sandown Park in a Melbourne Cup prelude, breaking the magical 29 second mark – stopping the clock in 28.969 and has earnt favouritism pre box draw in the Topgun.
Four Million Dollar Chase contenders got a guernsey into the Topgun, including winner Blue Kermaro for Josh Formosa.
Hector Fawley finds himself in the field after an impressive 12 months. He kicked off the Dream Chasers Festival last year winning the Hume Cup which was run on Topgun night.
Interstate representation is on the lower end with four greyhounds outside of Victoria making up the two invitational fields. This includes Good Odds Cobber, who is currently in the care of Glenn Rounds.
Last years Topgun Stayers winner Ritza Piper and Valpolicella are the only greyhounds who have backed up consecutive years in the Topgun Stayers.
Plenty of interest surrounds Exploded and Ella’s Babe who have had a number of duels leading up to next Saturday nights Group 1 event.
The box draw for the Topgun and Topgun Stayers will be conducted on Monday 4 November.
Events
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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