Topgun 2024

Top-flight racing, food and entertainment

Greyhound Racing Victoria’s 2024 Dream Chasers Series will again kick off with the Sportsbet Topgun Sprint and Topgun Stayers Invitational Races.

This is the chance for the racing elite to showcase their class ‘in form’ runners. In addition, making it a treble of Group 1s, ‘The Meadows’ very own Hume Cup will also be run and won!

All the action is set to take place on Saturday November 9. Offering a spectactular night of top-flight greyhound racing, trackside fences, terraces and the grandstand will be heaving as everyone hits ‘The Meadows’ to DINE, CHEER & PARTY the night away.

2022 saw GRV launch the Dream Chasers Festival, a high octane five week racing series. 2024 will again put the spot light on the world’s richest greyhound racing series. Don’t miss the chance to be witness a trifecta of top-line Group 1 races and a brilliant night of entertainment.

Event Details

DATE: Saturday November 9 2024
TIME: Gates open from 5pm
COST: FREE General Admission
HOSPITALITY PACKAGES: Top-Class Premium Dining.
GROUP 1 RACES: Sportsbet TOPGUN Sprinters (525m). Sportsbet TOPGUN Stayers (730m). HUME CUP (600m).

Top-class Race Night Event Packages 2024

There are a number of exciting ways you can be part of the the Topgun and Hume Cup in 2024. Explore the race night packages below and book your spot before they sell out. And don’t forget, entry to night one of the Dream Chasers Festival and the Topgun is FREE.

Sportsbet Local Club Shout

The Melbourne Greyhounds and Sportsbet have partnered to give up to local sporting Clubs the chance win thousands of dollars for their Club, as well dine, cheer and party at ‘The Meadows’ on Topgun night.

The ‘Local Club Shout’ will be held on The Terrace (just near the winning post), topped with marquees, tables and bars for all to enjoy - and opposite the big race screen. This invite only event requires Clubs to register their interest and commit a minimum of 10 guests to attend dressed in their local Club colours. For attending Clubs will receive a $1000 donation plus a chance to win more funds every race. We’ll also provide roving canapes and a free drink to each guest to get the party started.

Register your Clubs interest using the Contact Us form on our website to go into the running for a FREE invite and a chance to boost your Clubs coffers!

Topgun Top-class Dining

Enjoy three big Group 1 races from the best seats in the house. The Temlee Dining Room at ‘The Meadows’ offers unparalleled track and city skyline views, grandstand seating access and race broadcast screens all in a modern dining room setting. Dining Package include a seated City View Bistro inspired dinner service (with or without beverages) starting from $80 per person. It’s the perfect on-course opportunity to DINE, CHEER & PARTY the night away in top-class style.

INCLUSIONS
> Seated City View Bistro inspired dinner – Entree, Main & Dessert (alternating placements).
> 4-hour beverage service (Beer, Wine, Cider & Non-alcoholic beverages)
> Live acoustic music performers & entertainment between races
> Exclusive wagering facilities
> Access to all outdoor entertainment and on-course activations
> Tables from 2 to 12 people
> Track Entry & Racebook

VIEW DINING PACKAGES

Light Up Your Night: FREE General Admission

Experience the thrill of the first night of the 2024 Dream Chasers Festivals by joining us for the Group 1 Sportsbet Topgun Invitationals & Hume Cup. General Admission on the night is FREE, allowing everyone to walk in and revel in what will be a masterful night of world-class greyhound racing and entertainment.

ACTIVATIONS
> Food trucks and festoon lit outdoor eatery and bar area
> Live music & entertainment between races.
> Midas Room Bar Drinks Specials: 5pm to 7pm.
> Lawn Area with kids games and activities.
> FREE Track Entry, Parking & Racebooks

A history that's hard to top.

The Topgun, as the name suggests, is a search for the ‘gun’ sprinters and stayers in the nation. An invitational race, dogs are selected by a panel of experts see who reigns supreme. The first Topgun was run back in 1993 and has since seen champions El Grand Señor (2010), Buckle Up Wes (2014), Fernando Bale (2015), Up Hill Jill (2017) and Shima Shine (2020) salute in the 525m sprint.

The race was honoured as a Group 1 in 1999 and sees greyhounds race for a first prize of $150,000. Usually run in early November, this race lights up The Meadows crowd like no other race on the calendar. 2024 sees it again kick off the GRV Dream Chasers Series.

VISIT THE DREAM CHASERS WEBSITE

Dreaming of seeing more world-class racing? Join us for The Phoenix on December 21 - the last night of the Dream Chasers Festival 2023. FREE General Admission.

THE PHOENIX 2024