29/05/2026
Greyhound racing enthusiast Johnny Fitzgerald had not owned a Wentworth Park winner until Sammy Ethan won on debut in May, 2023, but the Mark Gatt-trained dog will be seeking his 25th success at the track on Saturday night.
FULL PREVIEW: https://www.thedogs.com.au/news/2026-05-29/john-s-city-winner-chasing-a-quarter-century
29/05/2026
The 2026 GRNSW Puppy Auction Catalogue is now LIVE ๐
This yearโs lots are something special, with an exciting lineup now available to view ahead of the auction.
Explore the catalogue, discover a future star, and start planning for one of the most anticipated events on the greyhound racing calendar.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL CATALOGUE: https://www.thedogs.com.au/news/2026-05-29/the-2026-grnsw-puppy-auction-catalogue-is-live-and-this-year-s-lots-are-something-special
29/05/2026
๐ NSW STRAIGHT OF ORIGIN SPOTS UP FOR GRABS ๐
Richmond will take centre stage on Thursday 4 June with the heats of the NSW Straight Of Origin (324m) to be contested.
Following the heats, the NSW final - worth $10,000 to the winner - will be run on Thursday, June 11 with the first four greyhounds across the line set to represent the blues in the $40,000 Straight Of Origin decider at Capalaba on Sunday 28 June.
The fifth placed greyhound in the NSW final will be the Straight Of Origin reserve.
Trainers are reminded that nominations must be made directly into the heats to be considered, and greyhounds must have been domiciled in NSW for at least 76 of the 150 days leading into 28 June, 2026 to represent NSW.
29/05/2026
The meeting scheduled for Taree on Saturday, May 30 has been ABANDONED due to inclement weather and the state of the track.
29/05/2026
๐พ The Racing Week Ahead ๐พ
Welcome to GRNSWโs Racing Week Ahead, where we update participants with our upcoming events for the following week - highlighting several events for which nominations close over the next seven days.
Wednesday 3 June
Gunnedah: 340m 5th Grade 1-4 Win Heats - $5000 Non Penalty Final.
Richmond: 520m 5th Grade 1-4 Win Heats - $4000 Non Penalty Final.
Taree: 300m Ladbrokes Thunderbolt Heats - $40000 Final.
Thursday 4 June
Richmond Straight: NSW Straight Of Origin Heats - $10000 NSW Final. $40000 Straight of Origin final @ Capalaba on 28 June.
Casino: 300m Maiden Heats - $1760 Final. 411m 5th Grade Heats - $3250 Final.
Wentworth Park: 520m 5th Grade Dogs Only Max 200 Points Heats - $5975 Non Penalty Final. 520m 5th Grade Bi***es Only Max 200 Points Heats - $5975 Non Penalty Final.
Friday 5 June
Richmond: 622m Non Grade (Any Grade) - $6975 Winner. 320m Ladbrokes Thunderbolt Heats - $40000 Final. 401m 5th Grade 1-4 Win Heats - $3000 Non Penalty Final.
Saturday 6 June
The Gardens: 600m 4/5th Grade - $6475 Winner.
Wentworth Park: 520m 5th Grade Wentworth Park Encouragement - $5975 winner.
Sunday 7 June
Gunnedah: Chief Havoc Cup Final Night.
Grafton: 350m Ladbrokes Thunderbolt Heats - $40000 Final. 350m 5th Grade Heats - $2050 Non Penalty Final. 450m 5th Grade Heats - $2750 Non Penalty Final.
Monday 8 June
Nowra: 365m 5th Grade Heats: $3000 Non Penalty Final.
Tuesday 9 June
Grafton: 350m Max 150 Points Heats - $2050 Non Penalty Final.
Gosford: 515m 5th Grade 1-4 Win Gosford to Wentworth Park Heats - $3975 Non Penalty Final.
Wednesday 10 June
Richmond: 320m Maiden Heats - $2000 Final.
Trainers should check the calendar on thedogs.com.au site for specific conditions that may be applicable to some events.
Reminder that ALL nominations can only be made through the OzChase online portal.
Grading Enquiries: [email protected] or (02) 8324 7600 Monday - Friday 10am to 2pm.
29/05/2026
Straight final of the Ladbrokes.com.au Thunderbolt at Dubbo on Saturday night and the first four will head straight to the semi-finals at Grafton on June 14.
27/05/2026
Goulburn is the next stop on the Ladbrokes.com.au Thunderbolt train and two strong heats will be run on Friday.
2025 Goulburn Fireball winner Travelling Gem and Cawbourne Focus (19.30 PB) loom as the dogs to beat in each preliminary.
27/05/2026
Congratulations to our GRNSW and Greyhounds as Pets Ambassador and industry supporter James Tedesco, and his NSW teammates, on an epic win in State of Origin Game 1 last night at Accor Stadium and great to see Teddy soaring high to help sn**ch the victory for the Blues. ๐ช
27/05/2026
The meeting scheduled for Richmond Straight TODAY (Thursday, May 28) has been abandoned due to inclement weather and the state of the track.