Hobart Greyhound Racing Club

6 Goodwood Rd, Glenorchy TAS 7010, Australia
Phone: 62 144 261
hobartgreyhounds@hotmail.com
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Welcome to the HGRC

The Hobart Greyhound Racing Club (HGRC) is located at Elwick Park, a tri-code racing facility in Glenorchy, approximately 10 kilometres north of Hobart, Tasmania’s capital city.

Racing is conducted most Thursday nights during the year with facilities that are comparable with any leading racing complex in Australia.

The Hobart Thousand

The HGRC is very proud to be home of the Hobart Thousand. The Hobart Thousand is the only Group One race on the Tasmanian racing calendar across all three codes.

The time honoured, prestigious event was first run in 1939 and is still a major race on the National racing calendar, consistently attracting the best greyhounds from around the country, along with big crowds, ‘The Thousand’ holds a special place in the hearts and history of the national greyhound racing community and is the longest running Classic event on the Australian greyhound racing calendar.

Hobart greyhound racing upcoming events

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Hobart Greyhounds 02/12/2023

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Ladbrokes Hobart Thousand Heats 07/12/2023

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Hobart Greyhounds 12/12/2023

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Race day admission

  • General admission: $6
  • Concession $3
  • Children under 16: Free

Prices vary on our premium race days eg Hobart Thousand. For further information see individual club event details.

Did you know ...

The Hobart Greyhound Racing Club was formed under the guidance of Mr M A Morgan, widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of greyhound racing in Tasmania, and one of the greatest administrators the sport has seen.

Morgan in his great desire to establish Hobart as the leading track in Australia saw the Hobart Cup as a way to achieve this by advertising the race with an Australian record 500 pound prize.

In 1946 it became the Hobart Thousand and was run for a first prize of what Morgan had always wanted - 1000 pounds.

Pictured right Racing Minister and future Premier W.A. Bill Neilson presenting Tas Kingston with the 1959 Hobart Thousand trophy.

The Track

The Hobart Greyhound Racing Club is located at Elwick, a tri code facility in Glenorchy, which is located approximately 10 kilometres from Hobart, Tasmania’s capital city. Our administration offices are located on the second level of the grandstand complex.

Facilities

The public facilities and viewing from our outstanding complex offers guests everything needed for a great night of racing. The tiered section of the grandstand has tables seating six, with each table having access to their own individual television monitor. Our ‘Dishlickers’ restaurant offers a superb variety of meals as well as a large selection of snacks, along with full bar facilities. Sky Channel and Tab operate on all race meetings, while video replays run continuously.

Membership

For membership enquiries please contact us:

Phone: (03) 6214 4261

Email: hobartgreyhounds@hotmail.com

Hobart Greyhound Racing History

The Hobart Greyhound Racing Club is proud of its long history, with Greyhound racing commencing in Hobart at the T.C.A. ground on January 30, 1935. The club was formed under the guidance of Mr M A Morgan, widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of greyhound racing in Tasmania, and one of the greatest administrators the sport has seen.

The Ladbrokes Hobart Thousand

Morgan in his great desire to establish Hobart as the leading track in Australia saw the Hobart Cup as a way to achieve this by advertising the race with an Australian record 500 pound prize. In 1946 it became the Hobart Thousand and was run for a first prize of what Morgan had always wanted - 1000 pounds.

Committee

  • Chair & Public Officer – Stephen Lockley
  • Vice Chair – Graeme Barber
  • Treasurer – John Cameron
  • General Comm - Claire Robins, Susan Gittus and Paul Young
  • Office Manager – Michelle Collis
  • Office Assistant – Courtney Pearce

Sponsorship

For sponsorship enquiries please contact us:

Phone: (03) 6214 4261

Email: hobartgreyhounds@hotmail.com

Contact details

6 Goodwood Rd
Glenorchy TAS 7010

Phone: (03) 6214 4261

Email: hobartgreyhounds@hotmail.com

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