Hobart Greyhounds (Elwick) Greyhound Racing

Glenorchy, Hobart TAS, TAS · Australia — Metropolitan track. Features: 461mm. 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.

Elwick, in Hobart's northern suburbs, is Tasmania's premier greyhound venue and one of the most atmospheric tracks in the nation. Its famous feature is among the oldest and richest races in Australian greyhound racing.

History of Hobart Greyhounds (Elwick)

Hobart Greyhounds at Elwick, located in Glenorchy on Hobart’s northern outskirts, is the undisputed home of greyhound racing in Tasmania. For generations it has served as the beating heart of the state’s greyhound community, hosting trainers, owners and punters from every corner of the island. It was confirmed in recent years that the venue will cease racing operations in mid 2029, bringing to a close one of the longest continuous chapters of Australian greyhound racing.

Widely regarded as one of the most atmospheric tracks in the country, Elwick is famous for its loyal regular crowds and cold, crisp night race meetings. Its signature event, the Group 1 Hobart Thousand, stands among the oldest and most respected classic races nationwide. The track also hosts the annual Tasmanian Derby and the popular Liberation series, events that draw interest from punters and participants right across Australia.

Even with the planned closure on the horizon, Elwick continues to host regular high quality metropolitan meetings through to its final season. It remains a unique and well-followed fixture on the national greyhound racing calendar, with mainland trainers and punters still making the trip across Bass Strait for feature race days right up until the venue’s final meeting.

The Hobart Greyhounds (Elwick) circuit

Hobart Elwick is a metropolitan grade sand circuit, operating exclusively with night racing under floodlights. The track’s signature feature distance is 461m, a trip perfectly calibrated for the tight turning layout of the venue. The sand surface performs reliably through Tasmania’s variable weather, draining well in rain and avoiding the dust issues common on harder mainland tracks.

This tight configuration means early pace and box position are far more decisive here than at most other metro venues. Leaders that clear the first turn cleanly very rarely get run down over the closing stages. Every distance run at Elwick favours dogs that can jump cleanly and hold the rail, with very little room for overtaking once the field settles into running order.

Punting notes

Tasmanian form is a specialist market — the tight Elwick circuit rewards course specialists and the local speed map reads differently to mainland tracks. Interstate visitors often need a run or two to adapt.

More punting angles at Hobart Greyhounds (Elwick)

Always prioritise dogs with at least two completed race starts at Elwick over the exact distance you are betting on. Boxes 1 and 2 hold a clear statistical advantage across all race grades, while wide draws regularly struggle to avoid trouble in the first bend. Early tempo is consistently hard here, so avoid backing slow away backmarkers unless they have proven track-specific acceleration.

Highlights

• Hobart Thousand (Group 1)
• Tasmanian Derby
• Liberation series

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