The RSN Sandown Cup is the world’s richest race for stayers.
It’s the culmination of a massive three weeks of racing at Sandown Park, featuring 7 black type races and over $900,000 in prize money, starring the fastest sprinters and strongest stayers in the country!
The carnival kicked off on Thursday 10 May with the group 3 Bill Collins Speed Star, supported by the group 3 Lizrene and group 3 Racecallers which were also be run as Speed Star events. Click here for more information
The Thursday following the Bill Collins Speed Star features the heats of the $250,000 RSN Sandown Cup, $145,000 group 1 Sapphire Crown (515m) for the fastest female chasers, and the $145,000 group 1 Harrison-Dawson (515m) for the boys.
The final night of the series features three group 1 finals and is one of greyhound racing’s most exciting nights of the year.
Tornado Tears was brilliant winning the @RSN927 Sandown Cup, and Rippin' Sam was pretty good too!
— Sandown Greyhounds (@sandowndogs) May 24, 2018
And at 27 months of age, the litter brothers are set to dominate the staying scene for some time to come.
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Tornado Tears puts the polish on what's been a remarkable lead up to this race.
— Sandown Greyhounds (@sandowndogs) May 24, 2018
He is the 2018 @RSN927 #SandownCup CHAMPION! 👏 pic.twitter.com/m3Z2KyznKl