The Origin Greyhound Series is returning to Albion Park on 6 June 2019.
The format will remain unchanged in 2019 with the following events:
- $60,000 Origin Sprint 520m ($40k to the winner)
- $60,000 Origin Distance 710m ($40k to the winner)
- $30,000 Origin Match Race 520m ($25k to the winner)
Eligibility to be selected in the Origin Greyhound Series will be as per the conditions of the Nationals, with a greyhound required to be domiciled in either QLD or NSW for a period of not less than 76 days out of the 150 days immediately prior to 6 June 2019.
The teams will be selected by a Panel of experts from each state, Chaired by a representative from Racing Queensland and Greyhound Racing New South Wales respectively.
Terry Hill (NSW) and Chris Walker (QLD) have been re-signed as ambassadors for the series. The Mark Hughes Foundation will also continue as a charity partner.
Key Dates:
- 16 May 2019 - Origin Squads for both QLD and NSW announced.
- 31 May 2019 – Origin Teams for both QLD and NSW announced.
- 3 June 2019 – Origin Box Draw conducted.
- 6 June 2019 – Race night.
Each greyhound that is selected to compete in the 2019 Origin Greyhound Series will be allocated a single ticket for the trainer (or other representative) to attend Game 1 of the State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium on 5 June 2019.
The undercard for 6 June 2019 will feature two support events:
Emerging Origin Stars 520m
- Total prizemoney $18,375
- For QLD bred greyhounds whelped on or after 6 March 2017.
- The order of entry will be from highest prizemoney earners to lowest.
- Preference will be given to greyhounds that have won a race in the sprint distance category, or had at least one start at the track and distance.
Regional Origin Challenge Final 520m
- Total prizemoney $18,375
- For greyhounds that have not won a city class event.
- QLD heats at Ipswich (520m) on Friday 31 May 2019.
- NSW heats at Casino (484m) on Friday 31 May 2019.
- Top four qualifiers plus one reserve from each state to progress to the final.
- Eligibility to compete for QLD or NSW as per Nationals rules.
A full set of conditions for the 2019 Origin Greyhound Series can be found here.
For more information please contact Racing Queensland on 07 3869 9407.