What is the prize money in greyhound racing?
Beyond the $2.9m general prizemoney increase, appearance prize money will increase to $80 (up from $60) for 498m to 600m races, and $100 (up from $60) for races beyond 600m – a 9% total uplift – while the unplaced prizemoney (fifth to eighth placing) will double from $10 to $20 per runner.
How much is the Melbourne Cup for greyhounds worth?
The Melbourne Cup is a prestigious greyhound race in Australia. The Cup is the final event of the three-week Superdogs series which carries over $1 million in total prize money.
Who is the best greyhound ever?
Trained by George Curtis he would become world famous for breaking the world record for consecutive race wins….Ballyregan Bob.
| Trainer | George Curtis (Brighton) |
| Record | |
|---|---|
| World record holder (32 consecutive victories) | |
| Other awards | |
| 1985 Greyhound of the Year 1986 Greyhound of the Year |
Who won greyhound Melbourne Cup?
KOBLENZ
KOBLENZ has handed trainer David Geall a second Group 1 Melbourne Cup title with a tantalizing victory in the $500,000-to-the-winner feature.
What is the biggest greyhound race?
Not to be confused with the horse race that shares the same name, the Melbourne Cup is Australia’s and possibly the world’s, biggest greyhound event. It has the biggest prize money available with a total of A$350,000 awarded to the winner, representing massive value for all greyhounds participating in the race.
What is the most famous greyhound?
Mick The Miller
Mick The Miller is the most famous greyhound of all time. He was born in 1926 in the village of Killeigh, Co Offaly, at Millbrook House, the home of then parish curate, Fr Martin Brophy. Derek Fanning recalls ‘An Offaly Spoting Icon of the Depression’.
Who is the greatest greyhound of all time?
Ballyregan Bob
Ballyregan Bob was a brindle dog and was whelped in May 1983. Trained by George Curtis he would become world famous for breaking the world record for consecutive race wins….Ballyregan Bob.
| Breeder | Robert Cunningham |
| Owner | Kevern family |
| Trainer | George Curtis (Brighton) |
| Record | |
|---|---|
| World record holder (32 consecutive victories) |