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Devonport TAS, TAS · Australia — Country track. Features: 452mm. Race days: Regular weekly meetings.
Phasing out by 30 June 2029: Tasmania is phasing out greyhound racing by 30 June 2029 under legislation passed in December 2025 (a breeding ban took effect 1 January 2026). Racing continues at Tasmanian tracks until the closure date.
Devonport, on Tasmania's north-west coast, completes the island's greyhound circuit. The Spirited venue hosts popular meetings for the Cradle Coast district and regularly produces dogs that hold their own against the state's best.
History of Devonport Greyhounds
Devonport Greyhounds has been the beating heart of north-west Tasmanian greyhound racing for generations. Sitting on the Cradle Coast, this much-loved country venue has long anchored the island state’s regional racing circuit, giving local trainers, owners and punters a home ground to gather week after week. For decades it has nurtured young dogs and given hobby trainers a genuine pathway into the sport, with many graduates going on to hold their own against the state’s best.
Regular weekly daytime meetings are the backbone of the venue, drawing loyal local crowds through the gates. The track’s signature event, the Devonport Cup, is one of the most anticipated dates on the Tasmanian greyhound racing calendar each year, bringing together the best north-west bred dogs with visiting runners from across the state. Cradle Coast racing here has always carried its own honest, unpretentious character, separate from the metropolitan circuits further south.
While regular racing will continue at Devonport Greyhounds until mid-2029 ahead of the planned venue closure, the track remains a critical part of the state’s racing calendar right now. Punters right across Australia are taking more notice of meetings here in these final years, as the venue writes the last chapters of its long, respected contribution to the sport.
The Devonport Greyhounds circuit
Devonport Greyhounds operates on a well-maintained sand surface, with the 452m trip the track’s signature and most frequently contested distance. As a country circuit, it features gentle camber and wide turning points that reward consistent, balanced runners rather than pure raw early speed alone. All racing is held during daylight hours, with no night meetings ever staged at the venue.
Daylight conditions mean coastal wind and sun angle can have a noticeable impact on run times from meeting to meeting. Trainers familiar with the track will adjust their dogs’ race preparation accordingly, and visiting runners almost always take one full run to properly settle into the unique feel of this exposed north-west coast circuit.
Punting notes
North-west Tasmanian form is among the most mispriced in the country because turnover is thin and local knowledge thinly spread. Dogs heading to Devonport off strong Launceston runs deserve extra respect.
More punting angles at Devonport Greyhounds
Early rail runners hold a huge natural advantage over the 452m trip, as the first turn tightens just enough to shut out wide runners that miss the jump. Tempo almost always settles quickly through the back straight, so do not discount dogs that sit one off the pace through the opening 200m. Local form lines hold far more weight here than interstate runs, even when official class ratings appear comparable.
Highlights
- Devonport Cup
- Cradle Coast racing
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More greyhound tracks in TAS
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Frequently asked questions
Is Devonport Greyhounds still racing?
Tasmania is phasing out greyhound racing by 30 June 2029 under legislation passed in December 2025 (a breeding ban took effect 1 January 2026). Racing continues at Tasmanian tracks until the closure date.
What days does Devonport Greyhounds race?
Devonport Greyhounds in Devonport TAS typically races on regular weekly meetings. Programs can change around feature meetings and public holidays, so check the official racing calendar close to race day.
What is the main race distance at Devonport Greyhounds?
Devonport Greyhounds's feature races are run over 452mm. The venue is a country track with a sand surface.
Where can I see Devonport Greyhounds greyhound results?
You can browse the Devonport Greyhounds results page on this site, which links through to the track profile with race days, distances and punting notes. Results are published only when verified against official stewards' results.
Where can I bet on greyhound racing from Devonport TAS?
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When will Devonport Greyhounds close?
Racing is confirmed to continue at the Devonport venue until mid-2029. No exact final race date has been formally announced as at time of writing, but regular weekly meetings will proceed as scheduled right up until the planned closure of the circuit.
What days does Devonport Greyhounds race?
Devonport Greyhounds runs regular weekly daytime meetings. Exact meeting days are published in the official Tasmanian greyhound racing calendar each month, with occasional extra special meetings scheduled around the annual Devonport Cup carnival.
What is the main feature race at Devonport?
The Devonport Cup is the track’s flagship annual event, run over the circuit’s signature 452m distance. This race brings together the top graded greyhounds from the Cradle Coast alongside visiting runners from across Tasmania each year.
Does Devonport Greyhounds run night races?
No, all racing at Devonport Greyhounds is held during daylight hours. This is a long standing tradition at the north-west coast country venue, and there are no plans to introduce night racing prior to the track’s closure.