GreyhoundRacingResults.com.auThe Meadows Greyhound Racing
Broadmeadows, Melbourne, VIC · Australia — Metropolitan track. Features: 525mm. Race days: Saturday nights (check current program).
The Meadows is Melbourne's premier greyhound venue and one of the richest racing surfaces in the world. The 525m journey has crowned legends of the sport, and the venue stages some of the biggest Group 1 events on the Australian calendar under lights.
History of The Meadows
The Meadows, located in Broadmeadows, Melbourne, Victoria, stands as the premier metropolitan home of greyhound racing in Victoria and one of the most respected greyhound venues on the planet. For generations it has been the benchmark for elite greyhound racing in Australia, attracting the fastest dogs, leading trainers and biggest punter audiences from every state.
This is a track built for champions. Every Saturday night under lights, race meetings carry a standard of field quality unmatched by most provincial venues. The 525m feature distance has defined careers, and the track hosts three of the nation’s most coveted Group 1 events: the Melbourne Cup, Australian Cup and Topgun. Each of these carnivals draws national attention and represents the peak of the greyhound racing calendar.
For modern punters, The Meadows remains the anchor of every weekend racing schedule. No other Victorian track delivers consistent, high-grade fields week in week out. It sets the form lines that reverberate across every other meeting in the state, and performances here are the measure by which all elite greyhounds are judged.
The The Meadows circuit
The Meadows is a wide, purpose-built metropolitan greyhound circuit with a consistent sand surface, designed to produce fair, genuine racing. All regular meetings are run under lights, with even illumination across every section of the track that removes visibility advantages for inside or outside runners. The signature 525m journey is perfectly balanced between early speed and sustained finishing strength.
Sweeping, well-banked turns allow greyhounds to carry momentum through the middle of the race, rather than being forced to check or lose ground. There are no sharp kinks or awkward run-offs that punish particular running styles, which is why this track has earned its reputation as a true test of a dog’s ability, not just luck in running.
Punting notes
The Meadows favours strong, genuine stayers over 525m — pure sprinters often find the trip a touch sharp while true middle-distance dogs thrive. The wide, fair circuit gives every box a chance, so class and recent form outweigh draw bias here.
More punting angles at The Meadows
Watch closely for greyhounds that can hold the inside rail through the first 150m; even on this fair circuit, clear running at the first turn translates to a massive win rate. Form coming off other metropolitan Victorian tracks is far more reliable than provincial form lines here. Tempo is critical: races with multiple early speed dogs almost always set up for strong finishers coming from off the pace.
Highlights
- Melbourne Cup (Group 1)
- Australian Cup (Group 1)
- Topgun (Group 1)
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Frequently asked questions
What days does The Meadows race?
The Meadows in Broadmeadows, Melbourne typically races on saturday nights (check current program). 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 The Meadows?
The Meadows's feature races are run over 525mm. The venue is a metropolitan track with a sand surface and regular night racing under lights.
Where can I see The Meadows greyhound results?
You can browse the The Meadows 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 Broadmeadows, Melbourne?
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What days does The Meadows run greyhound racing?
Regular metropolitan race meetings are held every Saturday night at The Meadows. Always check the official current program for any updates, as additional feature meeting days or schedule adjustments are sometimes scheduled during major carnival periods throughout the year.
What are the main feature races at The Meadows?
The Meadows hosts three elite Group 1 greyhound races annually: the world-famous Melbourne Cup, the Australian Cup and the Topgun. All three events attract the very best greyhounds from across Australia and carry the highest status in the sport.
Is there night racing at The Meadows?
Yes, every race meeting at The Meadows Broadmeadows is conducted fully under lights. This creates consistent, even racing conditions and has made the Saturday night card the most popular weekly greyhound meeting for Australian punters.
Does The Meadows have a strong box bias?
This is one of the fairest metropolitan circuits operating in Australia. No box draw holds a consistent long term advantage here, so punters can safely prioritise class, recent form and running style over draw position when assessing races.