Sandown Greyhound Club Track Records
Springvale, Melbourne, VIC · Australia
Sandown's wide, fair circuit has produced some of the fastest times ever recorded in Australian greyhound racing. Aston Rupee's 515-metre record has anchored the venue's record book since 2021, while the 595m and 715m marks date back to genuine staying greats.
Current track records
| Distance | Time | Greyhound | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515m | 28.790 | Aston Rupee — Current track record by the superstar sprinter. | September 2021 |
| 595m | 33.562 | Collinda Patty — Middle-distance benchmark. | January 2016 |
| 715m | 41.157 | Here's Tears — Staying record at the Springvale circuit. | January 2020 |
Record history
- 515m — 28.91 by Hard Style Rico (2020): Melbourne Cup race record, matched by Big Energy in a 2025 Cup heat.
- 515m (first split) — 4.90 by Fernando Bale (May 2015): Shared fastest start record with Black Magic Opal — Fernando Bale also recorded the fastest second split at 18.36.
Sandown Greyhound Club track profile · All track records
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sandown track record?
Aston Rupee holds Sandown's 515-metre track record with 28.790, set in September 2021 — one of the fastest times ever recorded in Australian greyhound racing.
What is the Sandown Cup distance record?
The Sandown Cup is run over 715 metres, where Here's Tears holds the track record with 41.157 from January 2020.
What is the Melbourne Cup race record at Sandown?
Hard Style Rico ran 28.91 in the 2020 Melbourne Cup final — the race record, matched by Big Energy in a 2025 Cup heat.