Australian Cup Carnival 2025

Three UNMISSABLE nights of racing and entertainment. Last night is this Saturday February 22.

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 this week, the final night of our three week UNMISSABLE Cup Carnival

SAT FEB 22: UNMISSABLE Australian Cup Racing

Be part of all the UNMISSABLE live race action and entertainment as we crown three Group 1 winners on the night. Amongst all the world-class racing at Australia's premier greyhound track be there to see which chaser and connections take home the:

> Australian Cup (Group 1 – 525m Final)
> Fanta Bale (Group 1 – 730m Final)
> Rookie Rebel (Group 1 – 600m Invitational)
> GRV Vicbred Maiden Series (Final)
> Australian Cup Consulation

Entry to the tracks is FREE. Gates open 5:30pm. First Race race is 6:40pm

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SAT FEB 22: UNMISSABLE Australian Cup Entertainment

If you've never been to The Meadows on a Group 1 race night, to be honest there's nothing like it. The final night of this week carnival promises to be one you cannot afford to miss. Second to the racing we've lined up:

> Children activities - Inflatable Fun Zone, FREE Carnival Food Snacks, Face Painter, GAP Dogs to Pat & Cuddle
> Food Van Precinct
> Happy Hour and a Half - $5 Schooners of Beer & Cider in the Midas Bar
> Live Music Duo
> On-concourse Bookmakers

There's also plenty of outdoor seating to make the most of the expected warm weather forecast and twilight racing.

SAT FEB 22: UNMISSABLE Dining & Club Fundraising Event

Although these two offers are now currently sold out, for those for have a scored a ticket, Saturday Night it's going to an exciting experience. Here are the details:

LOCAL CLUB NIGHT: This activation starts at 6pm and is located on The Deck. Enjoy being part of the 'Cheer Your Chaser' race activation, where you Club can win $1000s in donations. The night also includes FREE Roving Canapes, a beverage on arrival, live music and your own private entertainment area.

UNMISSABLE DINING: Join us in the Temlee Dining Room, located on level one in the grandstand. Seating starts from 6pm, with your 3 course meal being served across the evening. Visit the bar for a fine selection of beverages and take in the nights world-class racing from behind the floor to ceiling glass or in the undercover grandstand.

An UNMISSABLE three week Cup Carnival for all to enjoy

The new look Australian Cup Carnival race format from last year rolls out again, reigniting and repositioning Australia’s most prestigious greyhound racing carnival.

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 builds on last year’s three-week race event with opportunities aplenty across the carnival, offering up five Group 1’s across three consecutive weeks in February. The 2025 Australian Cup Carnival promises to be more UNMISSABLE than ever before.

Cup Carnival Details

DATES: Saturday Nights – February 8, 15 & 22
TIME: Gates open each night from 5:30pm
COST: FREE General Admission across all race nights
RACING PROGRAM: See details below

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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), 2023 winner Fernando Mick and 2024 winner Tim Zoo

2024 Australian Cup winner Tim Zoo with connections