Australian Cup Carnival 2024

Three UNMISSABLE nights of entertainment and racing

Five massive Group 1 Races, culminating with the Australian Cup Final on night three, offers something for everyone across this year’s Australian Cup Carnival. Dining, cheering and partying at The Meadows race track has never been this exciting and easy to do with so many unique activations to enjoy.

Explore what’s on each of the three UNMISSABLE Cup Carnival nights below.

Local Sports Clubs Night & UNMISSABLE Australian Cup Dining: Saturday Feb 24

Be part of all the UNMISSABLE live race action and entertainment as we crown three Group 1 winners, including the Australian Cup Champion for 2024, on one massive Saturday night.

DINE – IN THE 'TEMLEE' DINING ROOM
> $100 UNMISSABLE Cup Carnival Dining 3-course Dinner: Entree, Main & Dessert (alternate placings)
> 4-hour beverage service (Beer, Wine, Cider & Soft drink)
> Live music & entertainment
> Exclusive wagering facilities
> Access to all on-course activations
> FREE Track Entry & Racebook

CHEER – HOME THE NEXT SET OF GREYHOUND CHAMPIONS
> Australian Cup (Group 1 – 525m Final) (and Consolation)
> Fanta Bale (Group 1 – 730m Final)
> Rookie Rebel (Group 1 – 600m Invitational)
> Country Championship (Group 3 – Final)
> GRV Vicbred Maiden Series (Final)

PARTY – AT OUR 'SPORTS CLUB NIGHT'
Earn your Club a Quick $1K. All you need to do is turn up with 10 people from your club in your club’s colours and you're sports club walks away with $1000!

To join the party you must provide an 'Expression of Interest' with your club’s name by using our website form (button link below) to gain a sport on the list and an invitation. From there it's just a matter of getting 10 people kitted up and along if you're invited. This event will take place on 'The Deck'.

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

UNMISSABLE Family Fun: Saturday Feb 17

Always a moving feast of entertainment options, our first family night for 2024 will again be an UNMISSABLE occasion. There's prizes to win, game to play and heaps of great food! See what's planned on the list below.

FREE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
> Inflatable Jumping Castles & Games
> FREE Face Painting
> Magician Show
> FREE Carnival Snack Foods
> $3000 UNMISSABLE Prize Draw (8 prizes to be won)
> FREE 'I Love the Dogs' Showbags (First 300 children)
> Cuddle and pat a GAP Dog
> Coffee & Beverages Van & Food Truck

DINING
> Join us in the City View Bistro for UNMISSABLE family dining. Children's meals are only $10 each and there is a wonderful selection of delicious meals to choose from, as well as city skyline and track views. (Table reservations required)

CUP CARNIVAL RACING
> Australian Cup Semi-finals
> Fanta Bale Heats
> Rookie Rebel Prelude

BOOK THE BISTRO

The 'Party' Deck & UNMISSABLE Temlee Dining: Saturday Feb 10

Dine, Cheer or Party the night away.

PARTY – ON THE PARTY DECK
> 'The Deck' becomes 'The Party Deck'. Enjoy a Billson's or a beer, as we serve and pour delicious Billson's inspired $14 Cocktails, $8 Mocktails & $8 Premixed Cans. Plus, $5 ice-cold Schooners off the taps.
> Pop-up Pizzeria, serving $10 piping hot and fresh pizzas
> Live music & entertainment
> Indoor and outdoor spaces to sit
> Bar Specials
> NO BOOKING REQUIRED

DINE – IN THE 'TEMLEE' DINING ROOM
> $90 UNMISSABLE Cup Carnival Dining 3-course Dinner: Shared Entree Platters, Main & Dessert (alternate placings)
> 4-hour beverage service (Beer, Wine, Cider & Soft drink)
> Pop-up wine tasting experience with Oyster Bay & Barossa Valley Estate Wines
> Live music & entertainment
> Exclusive wagering facilities
> Access to all on-course activations
> FREE Track Entry & Racebook

CHEER – WORLD CLASS GREYHOUND RACING
> Temlee (Group 1 - 525m Invitational)
> Zoom Top (Group 1 - 730m Invitational)
> Australian Cup Heats

UNMISSABLE FREE fun for the whole family

Week two of our UNMISSABLE Australian Cup Carnival is all about the kids.

Come watch the speedsters of the track go around in The Australian Cup semi-finals while the kids get entertained by jumping castles, performers, FREE Carnival Food and heaps more. You're also welcome to book a table in the City View Bistro. Children's meals are only $10. Entry to the racetrack is FREE.

Plus, there's a chance to head home with an amazing prize from our $3000 UNMISSABLE Prize Draw. Entry is FREE, however you must be on course to win and collect your prize!

City View Bistro Dining

An UNMISSABLE three week Cup Carnival for all to enjoy

A new look Australian Cup Carnival race format for 2024 is set to reignite one of Australia’s most prestigious greyhound races.

The Prestige, The History, The Prizemoney; The Australian Cup is a race that trainers and owners all want to win.

This year, the Australian Cup has reverted to a more traditional three-week series with opportunities aplenty across the carnival with an astonishing Five Group 1’s on offer across three consecutive weeks in February.

The 2024 Australian Cup Carnival is more UNMISSABLE than ever before.

Cup Carnival Details

DATES: Saturday Nights – February 10, 17 & 24
TIME: Gates open each night from 5:30pm
COST: FREE General Admission across all night
HOSPITALITY ACTIVATIONS: See details below

Carnival Race Conditions

The 2024 Australian Cup Carnival shifts to a new and exciting race program

READ THE TRAINERS THOUGHTS

A rich history of UNMISSABLE 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 2024 edition of the race now carrying a $300,000 winner’s purse.

Notable winners include race record holder Brett Lee (2001), Blackamoor Lad (1972), Tangaloa (1980) Royal Rumpus (1982) back-to-back winner China Trip (1992-93) and more recently, Fanta Bale (2017), Tommy Shelby (2021) and 2023 winner Fernando Mick.