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Topgun fields to be announced Wednesday

The fields for the Topgun will be announced live on RSN and SEN Track’s Giddy Up with Gareth Hall from 11:30am, Wednesday 28 October.

Sportsbet Topgun

Dream Chasers

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2025

The fields for the Topgun will be announced live on RSN and SEN Track’s Giddy Up with Gareth Hall from 11:30am, Wednesday 28 October.

Then, join Gareth Hall, Jason Adams and George Farrugia on The Weekly Chase as they break down the fields in full – ahead of a massive triple-header of Group 1 racing on Saturday, 8 November.

UPCOMING TRIALS

As the Sportsbet Dream Chasers festival rolls around, the stars of the sport have begun descending on The Meadows in preparation for the huge racing season ahead.

NSW-trained stars Eriza Sparkles and Firethorn are set to have their first look at the Broadmeadows circuit in between races on Wednesday the 29th of October.

Million Dollar Chase placegetter and G1 Dapto Megastar champion, Eriza Sparkles, is set to exhibition trial after Race 2 over the 525m for trainer Steve Fitch.

The second trial will be held after Race 3 with Q2 Parklands track record holder, Firethorn, set to have her first go at the 730m trip for Mark Moroney.

Sooty Keeping & Jungle Johnny are expected to trial during Thursday’s trial session.

NOTABLE ABSENTEES

Cumbria Jack, Lady Wilson & Apilla have all been withdrawn from consideration from The Topgun fields due to injury.

THE BOX DRAWS

The Topgun, Hume Cup & Topgun Stayers box draws will be conducted at the Meadows race meeting on Monday the 3rd of November.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Dining packages for Topgun night are on sale from $69 with limited tickets available. As always, all our events are free entry for general admission.

Can’t make it to Topgun night? See the colour and excitement live on Racing.com.

FAMILY FUN

The Meadows is known for big attendances at their famous family fun nights and Monday November 3 is set to be no exception with Jumping Castles, Face Painters, Showbags and much, much more all FREE for attendees. Click here for more information

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.

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Nov

8

Sportsbet Topgun

The Meadows

The 2025 Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival will again kick off with the Sportsbet Topgun Sprint and Topgun Stayers Invitational Races. This is the chance watch Australia’s best hand-picked chasers battle it out. In addition, making it a treble of Group 1s, ‘The Meadows’ very own Hume Cup will also light up the track.

Nov

22

Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Heats

Sandown Park

Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Heats night is possibly the best quality night of racing in the world with 8 x heats featuring the best dogs in the country.

Nov

29

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

13

The Phoenix

The Meadows

After four phenomenal races, 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 a $1 million winners cheque, it’s the richest greyhound race in the world and the biggest party in greyhound racing! Be part of the phenomenon in 2025.