About Us

About the club

The Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club has been part of the community fabric since it was established in 1974. Located in the City of Casey, it is 50km south-east of Melbourne.

The Club is one of three racing codes with its facilities at the Cranbourne Racing Complex. The Greyhound track is situated inside the Harness track that is in turn situated inside the Turf track, which is located at the Cranbourne Racing Centre, Grant St, Cranbourne.

It is one of thirteen clubs regulated under the umbrella of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV). The Club provides member and public facilities for racing and non-racing events.

The Club plays an important role in the Victorian Greyhound Racing Industry with the Cranbourne area having the largest concentration of trainers of all thirteen greyhounds tracks and supports the second highest concentration of active greyhounds.

It also plays a significant role in the community, contributing around $33 million in value-added impact to the City of Casey economy, and the three codes of racing are responsible for creating an economic impact of $207.1 million for the City of Casey.

Membership Packages

$22 Club Member

(INCLUDING GST)

Experience the thrill and speed of greyhound racing, exceptional hospitality and entertainment, and great value for money at the only Tri-code venue in Victoria. Feel the excitement of premier events like the Sportsbet Cranbourne Cup. As a member, you'll enjoy exclusive perks, including access to member-only and major events, discounts on food and beverages, and regular club newsletters with industry updates. There is no better time to become a member of the CGRC as we enter a new racing era and multi million dollar redevelopment.

Membership Benefits

Option 1 – General Member 

Access to over 80 race meeting per year

Members’ e-news subscription

Participation in our Rewards Membership Program

Invitations to member-only and major events

Full voting privileges

$35.00

 

Option 2 – Member plus Training Facilities

Access to over 80 race meeting per year

Members’ e-news subscription

Participation in our Rewards Membership Program

Invitations to member-only and major events

Full voting privileges

Access to member only greyhound training facilities

$95.00

 

 

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History

Founded in 1974, the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club is based at the Cranbourne Racing Centre, the only venue in Victoria that conducts all three codes of racing – thoroughbred, harness and greyhound.

1972

It was announced in 1972 by the Undersecretary John V. Dillon (there was no Minister for Sport at this time) that two new licences to conduct Greyhound Racing would be issued.

1973 – 74

Two sites were considered for the new licence, Cranbourne and Baxter. Following a robust debate, Sir John Dillon, was approached and decided a licence would be granted to conduct greyhound racing in Cranbourne.

Shortly after, a public meeting (approximately 400 people attended) was held in the Cranbourne Hall to form the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club and elect its first committee.

The kennels and track were completed in July 1974 and the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club ran its first race meeting on the 31st of August 1974.

Opening night was such a success that the gates had to be thrown open to ease the traffic congestion building up 12km back along South Gippsland Highway.

The club attracted a crowd of over 8,000 patrons.

1975

The first Cup was held in January over 510m before it was changed to the longer 520 metres in 1977

1976

In 1976, the club began operating its own tote The track distance was changed from 510m to 520m

allowing for the starting boxes to be correctly aligned with the first turn, thus reducing interference.

Late 70s and early 80s

In these years, Cranbourne was a member of the Gippsland Greyhound Racing Association (GGRA) a group that also included the Sale, Traralgon and Warragul Clubs.

During these years, the Cranbourne Club was highly innovative in its approach to promotion.

Often giving away cars to Cup winners they also had celebrity appearances including Champion

cricketers Doug Walters, Tony Greig, Bill Lawry and Keith Stackpole.

Channel 7 games show host Tony Barber had a greyhound named Sale of the Century which, generated a lot of media coverage for the club.

A 420m start first positioned at the first turn operated from the mid-80s until 1992 but was abandoned after racing resulted in excessive interference.

1994

Club stalwart Ross Mitchell arranged for the Melbourne Tigers basketball team to attend Cup night. Melbourne’s very own superstar, Andrew Gaze presented the $20,000 winners cheque in front of a huge crowd.

1996

On 1st August 1996, the club moved from our regular Saturday night time slot of the past 21 years, to Friday afternoons, and were the first club to race with TAB & Sky Channel coverage during a week day.

1998

In 1998, the face of greyhound racing in Australia changed forever with SKY Channel requesting racing in the twilight time slot. Victorian greyhound racing was overhauled with four clubs, including Cranbourne, which took the Friday twilight time slot, racing between 4pm and 7pm.

With full SKY Channel coverage, the exposure of the club throughout Australia has never been better.

2000s

Trios Tabaret, a cornerstone of the Cranbourne community, opened its doors in April 2000. It was established through a unique partnership between the three local racing codes — Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing —each holding an equal one-third stake.

The close working relationship with the Turf and Harness Club led to the inaugural Tri-Code race day

first held in June 2002 with 27 races conducted over 6 hours. This would become a major annual event for the three codes.

The club went into recession for five months while the new kennel and administration building was

completed in September 2005. We returned to racing on Monday Nights.

The clubs constructed new training facilities in the way of the working runs in 2006.

2010s

The three codes completed a $3.2 million upgrade on the Grandstand in 2014, increasing capacity to approx. 900 people over two floors and making it one of the leading racing venues in Victoria.

The club started racing on Wednesday nights while also racing a second day meeting during the rebuild of Traralgon.

2020s

A big change to the Cup saw it run in October 2021 for the first time. It saw some of the strongest fields in Cup history and continued in the following years.

The club’s feature event, the Cranbourne Cup, has long been regarded as one of Victoria’s prized trophies.

Community Engagement

A Proud Community Club

Since its establishment, the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club has played a vital role in the local community, bringing people together to support local organisations, charities, and individuals. As a club built on community spirit, we are committed to making a positive impact both on and off the track.

Supporting Those Who Need It Most
As a not-for-profit organisation, the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club is dedicated to giving back. We take pride in using our platform to support those in need, with initiatives that contribute to the well-being of the wider community. From major fundraising efforts to grassroots support programs, we are committed to making a meaningful difference. Whether through larger charitable initiatives or direct local contributions, our goal is to ensure our club remains a force for good in Cranbourne and beyond.

Meet The Committee

The club is currently administered by Brett Jones (GCV)

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