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We have an outstanding field assembled for the 2025 edition of the Sportsbet Australian Cup following four high quality semi-finals at The Meadows.

In a night where class shown through and rain added an extra challenge, many inform chasers delivered on expectations, leaving no one in doubt that the eight runners who made the final all have the ability and racing credentials to help their trainers and owners lift one of the most prestigious trophies in Australian Greyhound racing.

Of all the feature greyhound races held across Victoria each year, none have quite the same level of prestige as the Australian Cup. First run in 1958, the first Australian Cup winner was the now much heralded champion Rookie Rebel (1958). The race was run and won at the Arden Street Oval track in North Melbourne. The initial First prize was 1600 pounds which has grown significantly with the 2025 edition of the race now carrying a $300,000 winner’s purse.

In reviewing the semi-finals, Mepunga Tully was the fastest qualifier into the Australian Cup field thanks to a blistering 5.06 second first sectional from box seven. The Sportsbet Group 1 Australian Cup will be her third attempt at Group 1 success, with a second placing her highest achievement so far at group level.

Although Tim Zoo’s heat victory was the slowest in qualifying, his run has to be seen to be believed. We may have to rename his efforts a ‘Tim Zoo’, and we can’t forget he is the reigning Australian Cup champion. Team Thompson leads the charge with three runners in the 2025 edition of the this years race.

The Box draw for the Sportsbet Australian Cup was completed on Monday afternoon.

Here’s the field and where the eight chasers all landed:

You can watch the replays of all four finals below:

SEMI FINAL 1

 

SEMI-FINAL 2

 

SEMI-FINAL 3

 

SEMI-FINAL 4

 

Article thanks to Molly Haines, GRV. Photo Credit Clint Anderson