Cannington Greyhounds
Cannington Greyhounds is a greyhound racing track in Cannington, Western Australia. Currently, races happen at the track every Wednesday and Saturday night. Cannington Greyhounds also races during the summer with the closure of the Northam Greyhound track due to the increased heat in that region during the day.
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| Full name | TABtouch Park Cannington |
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| Former names | Cannington Central (1974–1983) |
| Location | Station Street, Cannington, Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 32°01′16″S 115°56′36″E |
| Public transit | Cannington railway station |
| Owner | Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association |
| Operator | Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Record attendance | 15,000 (Opening night) |
| Surface | Northam River Sand |
| Scoreboard | Electronic LED Video Board |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 12 December 1974 |
| Renovated | 23 March 2016 |
| Construction cost | A$14 million |
History
The first race meeting was on 12 December 1974. The eight race card drew more than 15,000 people to the new venue. The first race on the old venue was won by David Volo for trainer Sammy Blackburn in a time of 32.54. In April 1989 Cannington was one of the first tracks in Australia to switch to a sand-based track. The first meeting on the sand track was run on 22 April 1989. The track's next upgrade was to an above ground lure system in January 2001, ready for a race meeting on 21 January 2001.[1]
Cannington has hosted the AGRA National Championships six times (1984, 1993, 1998, 2004, 2009 and 2014). In total, Western Australia has won the National Distance Championships twice with Paradise Street winning on home soil in 1998 and Miata winning in Hobart in 2012. Western Australia has been more successful in the National Sprint Championships winning five times (Mr Toewhyte in 1978, Fremantle Echo in 1987, Sandi's Me Mum in 1989 and 1990, and Prince of Tigers in 1997).[2]
2015 rebuild
On 27 June 2015 the final race was held at the old Cannington venue with All Strung Out for Chris Halse winning the last race in a time of 30.72.[3] The old track site now has the new Bunnings Warehouse in Cannington on it. In 2014 a new track was proposed to be built behind the old track with racing distances of 275 m (902 ft), 380 m (1,250 ft), 520 m (1,710 ft), 600 m (2,000 ft) and 715 m (2,346 ft). Construction of the new track started in late 2015 and mid-2016, opening on 23 March 2016. Glass Cutter for Enzo Crudelli won the first race at the new track in a Maiden Stake over 520 m (1,710 ft) in a time of 30.67.
Track records
Old Cannington track records, as of 20 May 2015:[4]
| Distance (m) | Distance (ft) | Greyhound | Date | Time (S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 974 | Lindback | 11 June 2014 | 16.81 |
| 530 | 1,740 | Miata | 17 August 2011 | 29.81 |
| 642 | 2,106 | Miata | 10 December 2011 | 36.55 |
| 715 | 2,346 | Miata | 7 January 2012 | 41.30 |
| 744 | 2,441 | Jedi Lightsaber | 31 August 2002 | 43.95 |
Current track records, as of 13 August 2017:[5]
| Distance (m) | Distance (ft) | Greyhounds | Date | Time (S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275 | 902 | Quedos | 5 September 2016 | 15.78 |
| 380 | 1,250 | Frida Monelli | 24 February 2018 | 21.47 |
| 520 | 1,710 | Quick Jagger | 5 June 2017 | 29.29 |
| 600 | 2,000 | Petunia Monelli | 14 October 2017 | 34.49 |
| 715 | 2,346 | Neil Monelli | 13 January 2018 | 41.66 |
| Greyhound | Time (S) | Grade | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quedos | 15.78 | Mixed 3/4 | 9 May 2016 |
| Collision Bolt | 15.83 | Free To All | 19 December 2016 |
| Brutal Lomar | 15.83 | Mixed 1/2 | 16 April 2018 |
| West on Liam | 15.84 | Free To All | 29 January 2018 |
| King Tony | 15.84 | Mixed 4/5 | 12 February 2018 |
| Quedos | 15.85 | Grade 5 | 2 May 2016 |
| Sunset Mouse | 15.86 | Free To All | 20 August 2018 |
| Brutal Lomar | 15.86 | Free To All | 21 January 2019 |
| Oriental Owen | 15.86 | Free To All | 25 February 2019 |
| Timmy Mac | 15.87 | Free To All | 14 November 2016 |
| Greyhound | Time (S) | Grade | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frida Monelli | 21.47 | Mixed 3/4 | 24 February 2018 |
| Dandalup Brutus | 21.48 | Novice | 18 February 2017 |
| Hello I'm Leo | 21.48 | Free To All | 26 April 2017 |
| Comic Ox | 21.52 | Mixed 5/6 | 20 August 2018 |
| Deerview Storm | 21.54 | Free To All | 8 September 2018 |
| Cosmic Ox | 21.55 | Mixed 4/5 | 27 August 2018 |
| Bushman's Cobber | 21.55 | Free To All | 13 March 2019 |
| Frida Monelli | 21.56 | Mixed 4/5 | 4 October 2017 |
| Frida Monelli | 21.56 | Grade 5 | 10 February 2018 |
| Doc Hudson | 21.57 | Grade 5 | 3 May 2017 |
| Greyhound | Time (S) | Grade | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Jagger | 29.29 | Novice | 6 May 2017 |
| Orson Allen | 29.32 | Free To All | 16 March 2019 |
| West On Augie | 29.40 | Free To All | 17 March 2018 |
| Campini | 29.43 | Mixed 4/5 | 16 February 2019 |
| West On Augie | 29.46 | Free To All | 9 February 2019 |
| Quick Jagger | 29.48 | Novice | 1 March 2017 |
| Campini | 29.48 | Mixed 4/5 | 17 November 2018 |
| Astrozone | 29.49 | Mixed 3/4 | 18 March 2017 |
| West on Augie | 29.49 | Grade 5 | 24 February 2018 |
| Art Nouveau | 29.51 | Free To All | 18 March 2017 |
Perth Cup and Galaxy
Every year during February, Cannington host the Group 1 Perth Cup and Galaxy. Some of best greyhounds in Australia target the Group 1's. As of 2017 the Perth Cup is run over 520 m (1,710 ft) and is worth $150,000 to the winner, and the Group 1 Galaxy is run over 715 m (2,346 ft) and is worth over $100,000 to the winner.
| Group 1 Greyhound Event race | |
| Inaugurated | 1976 |
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| Sponsor | Sky Racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 520 m (1,710 ft) |
| Surface | Sand |
| Qualification | 8 heats winners go through to the final |
| Purse | $150,000 to the winner |
| Year | Greyhound | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Marcus Rate | 32.09 | 530m |
| 1977 | Canonero's Gift | 32.12 | 530m |
| 1978 | Biafra's Son | 31.65 | 530m |
| 1979 | Rare Discovery | 31.34 | 530m |
| 1980 | White Panther | 31.00 | 530m |
| 1981 | General Jeff | 30.94 | 530m |
| 1982 | Wotta Wizard | 31.12 | 530m |
| 1983 | Superstar | 31.66 | 530m |
| 1984 | Legatee | 31.02 | 530m |
| 1985 | Supreme Carmen | 31.15 | 530m |
| 1986 | Farquhar | 31.01 | 530m |
| 1987 | Pretty Fearless | 31.01 | 530m |
| 1988 | Karinya Flash | 31.65 | 530m |
| 1989 | Miss Crisp | 30.89 | 530m |
| 1990 | Sand Pebble | 31.63 | 530m |
| 1991 | Frantic Night | 31.98 | 530m |
| 1992 | Wynlee Supreme | 32.15 | 530m |
| 1993 | Amy's Doll | 31.45 | 530m |
| 1994 | Just Like Whisky | 31.21 | 530m |
| 1995 | Brisk Bill | 30.94 | 530m |
| 1996 | Tenthill Doll | 30.70 | 530m |
| 1997 | Star Tribute | 30.96 | 530m |
| 1998 | Rapid Journey | 30.68 | 530m |
| 1999 | Bliss Bale | 31.20 | 530m |
| 2000 | Nifti Fire | 31.14 | 530m |
| 2001 | Sammy Mint | 30.71 | 530m |
| 2002 | Modern Assassin | 30.60 | 530m |
| 2003 | Elgrando | 30.57 | 530m |
| 2004 | Kilby Supreme | 30.12 | 530m |
| 2005 | Sun Hero | 30.24 | 530m |
| 2006 | Superman | 30.17 | 530m |
| 2007 | Betty's Angel | 30.47 | 530m |
| 2008 | Size Can Matter | 30.22 | 530m |
| 2009 | Miss Slick | 30.34 | 530m |
| 2010 | High Earner | 29.97 | 530m |
| 2011 | High Earner | 30.37 | 530m |
| 2012 | Oaks Road | 30.22 | 530m |
| 2013 | Dyna Nalin | 30.58 | 530m |
| 2014 | Keybow | 30.15 | 530m |
| 2015 | My Bro Fabio | 30.34 | 530m |
| 2016 | Ima Wagtail | 30.29 | 520m (New Track) |
| 2017 | Equanimity | 29.94 | 520m |
| 2018 | Trouper Monelli | 29.86 | 520m |
| 2019 | Orson Allen | 29.62 | 520m |
| Group 1 Greyhound Event race | |
| Inaugurated | 1982 |
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| Sponsor | Sky Racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 715 m (2,346 ft) |
| Surface | Sand |
| Qualification | 4 Heats, 1st and 2nd go into the final |
| Purse | $100,000 to the Winner |
Group 1 Perth Cup Facts
- Largest Winning Margin Sand Pebble - 10 3/4 Lengths
- Race Record (530m) High Earner - 29.97
- Race Record (520m) Trouper Monelli - 29.86
- Smallest Winning Margin Ima Wagtail - Nose
- Oldest Winner Wynlee Supreme - 50 months
| Year | Greyhound | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Afro Freeway | 37.42 | 638m |
| 1983 | Supreme Carmen | 38.05 | 638m |
| 1984 | Aulfee | 38.15 | 638m |
| 1985 | Lady Temlock | 37.93 | 638m |
| 1986 | Abilene | 37.61 | 638m |
| 1987 | Lassie's Girl | 37.71 | 638m |
| 1988 | Red Rambo | 38.28 | 638m |
| 1989 | Ghetto's Glider | 39.10 | 638m |
| 1990 | Busy City | 38.95 | 638m |
| 1991 | Galahad County | 38.48 | 638m |
| 1992 | Petite Emma | 38.31 | 638m |
| 1993 | Cousin Johnny | 38.50 | 638m |
| 1994 | Flora Kwondo | 38.40 | 638m |
| 1995 | Wits End | 37.98 | 638m |
| 1996 | Rocket Racer | 37.89 | 638m |
| 1997 | Germarly Bale | 41.68 | 700m |
| 1998 | Paradise Street | 41.61 | 700m |
| 1999 | Harvard Bale | 41.59 | 700m |
| 2000 | Alencia Bale | 41.99 | 700m |
| 2001 | NOT HELD | - | - |
| 2002 | Jennev | 41.15 | 704m |
| 2003 | Why Complain | 41.15 | 704m |
| 2004 | Winter | 41.57 | 715m |
| 2005 | Best Quoted | 41.62 | 715m |
| 2006 | Ronray Dancer | 41.72 | 715m |
| 2007 | Flashing Floods | 41.56 | 715m |
| 2008 | Elektra | 41.48 | 715m |
| 2009 | Western Land | 41.82 | 715m |
| 2010 | Drill' Em | 41.33 | 715m |
| 2011 | Blue Lorian | 41.97 | 715m |
| 2012 | Miata | 41.30 | 715m |
| 2013 | Miata | 41.48 | 715m |
| 2014 | Born Ali | 42.05 | 715m |
| 2015 | Space Star | 41.63 | 715m |
| 2016 | Seeking Justice | 42.35 | 715m(New Track) |
| 2017 | Bogie Bekim | 42.22 | 715m |
| 2018 | Rippin' Sam | 41.70 | 715m |
| 2019 | Rockstar Patriot | 42.00 | 715m |
Group 1 Galaxy
| Trainer | Wins | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dot Houghton | 2 | 1994,1996 |
| Grant Langston | 2 | 1989,1991 |
| Paul Stuart | 3 | 2012,2013,2019 |
| Robert Britton | 3 | 2014,2015,2018 |
| Keith Harding | 3 | 1982,2008,2016 |
| Linda Britton | 5 | 1998,1999,2002,2004,2009 |
| Distance | Greyhound | Time | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 638m | Afro Freeway | 37.42 | 1982 |
| 700m | Harvard Bale | 41.59 | 1999 |
| 715m (Old Track) | Miata | 41.30 | 2012 |
| 715m (New Track) | Rippin' Sam | 41.70 | 2018 |
Feature races
Apart from the Group 1 Galaxy and Perth Cup, Cannington Greyhounds also runs a number of feature races throughout the year at the venue.
| Race name | Distance | Prize money (To the winner) |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinters' Plate | 380m | $7,000 |
| Summer Chase | 600m | $19,950 |
| WA Distance Championship | 715m | $19,950 |
| Kanyana Trophy | 520m | $7,000 |
| WA Sprint Championship | 520m | $19,950 |
| The Peter Thomas | 520m | $19,950 |
| Spring Gift | 520m | $19,950 |
| WA Bred Championship | 520m | $19,950 |
| Anniversary Cup | 520m | $19,950 |
| Christmas Gift | 715m | $19,950 |
| Canning Trophy | 520m | $19,950 |
| Sandi's Me Mum Memorial | 520m | $19,950 |
| Lew Dorsa Memorial Trophy | 520m | $19,950 |
| Puppy Classic | 520m | $19,950 |
| Winter Cup | 520m | $19,950 |
| Paradise Street Trophy | 600m | $19,950 |
| The WESTCHA$E | 520m | $19,950 |
| Distance Potential | 600m | $7,000 |
| Perth Cup Consolation (2) | 520m | $19,950 |
| Group 3 Miata | 715m | $25,000 |
| Group 3 Young Stars Classic | 520m | $25,000 |
| Group 3 Perth Cup Consolation | 520m | $25,000 |
| Group 2 WA Derby | 520m | $40,000 |
| Group 2 WA Oaks | 520m | $40,000 |
| Group 2 All Stars Sprint | 520m | $40,000 |
| Group 1 Perth Cup | 520m | $150,000 |
| Group 1 Galaxy | 715m | $100,000 |
| Autumn Maiden Classic | 520m | $7,000 |
| Winter Maiden Classic | 520m | $7,000 |
| Summer Maiden Classic | 520m | $7,000 |
| Spring Maiden Classic | 520m | $7,000 |
References
- "Cannington Trivia" (PDF). Greyhounds WA. 20 May 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2017.
- "Australian Greyhound Racing Association -- Nationals History". www.agra.com.au. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
- "Cannington Race Results 27th June 2017". The Dogs.
- "Cannington Trivia" (PDF). Greyhounds WA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2017.
- "Track Records". Greyhounds WA. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
- Gallagher, Tony. "Greyhound Race and Breeding". www.greyhound-data.com. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- Gallagher, Tony. "Greyhound Race and Breeding". www.greyhound-data.com. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- "AGRA RACE RESULTS" (PDF). Australian Group Race Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 July 2017.