Ladbrokes Hobart Cup
Sun, February 8 - 12:00 PM
Celebrating the history, the people and the champions
Join us for the 2025 Ladbrokes Hobart Cup Day and celebrate the running of 152 Hobart Cups!
The Ladbrokes Hobart Cup is the feature of the Tasmanian Summer Racing Festival in Hobart. This is one of Tasmania’s and Australia’s oldest traditions, so make sure you add it to your 2025 events calendar — you won’t be disappointed.
The best thoroughbreds from across Tasmania come together at Ladbrokes Park Elwick to battle it out and cement their names in racing history.
We celebrate the elite thoroughbreds of Tasmanian racing — the fashion and glamour, the colour and excitement, the food and entertainment.
There’s something for everyone, with your choice of dining and hospitality options, including:
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Clover Hill Cup Marquee – premium trackside hospitality featuring Tasmanian food, wine and entertainment
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Official Cup Luncheon – four-course dining and panoramic views of the winning post
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Punters Marquee – the ultimate social hub for racing fans
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Mounting Yard Reserve – an unbeatable view of the horses up close
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Ledger Village – reserve your own private site for friends or colleagues
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General Admission – enjoy the atmosphere, music and racing action trackside
Don’t miss Tasmania’s biggest racing tradition — secure your tickets today.
FAQs
What does it cost to adopt a greyhound?
GAP Tasmania is a program administered by Tasmania’s Tri-Code Racing Authority – Tasracing. No profit is sought from any income derived from GAP Tasmania. The aim of charging fees is to help cover the administration costs of running the program.
An adoption fee of $300 (including GST from 1st February 2018) per dog assists GAP Tasmania cover the following costs in relation to preparing each greyhound for adoption:
Vaccination | Desexing | Microchipping | Worming | Flea Treatment | Teeth cleaning | Nail trimming | Health exam | Grooming | Temperament testing | Printed materials | Post-adoption support
All greyhounds are handed to their new owner with a new coat, a special collar that identifies him as a GAP Tasmania dog, a harness, matching leads and a muzzle.
If you adopt 2 previously fostered greyhounds at the same time the fee is reduced to $500 the pair.
If you are a non-fostered greyhound and elect to do the home introductions your self the adoption fee is $250 for one dog or $400 for two at the same time.
Are Greyhounds good with other dogs?
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What is the average size of a greyhound?
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Why do greyhounds make good pets?
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What happens if things don’t work out?
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Are greyhounds good with other animals?
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Are greyhounds good with children?
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What ages are available and how long do greyhounds live?
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Are the greyhounds for adoption house trained?
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Do greyhounds have to be muzzled in public?
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Do greyhounds require a lot of exercise?
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Do retired racing greyhounds adjust quickly to life as a pet?
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FAQs
What does it cost to adopt a greyhound?
GAP Tasmania is a program administered by Tasmania’s Tri-Code Racing Authority – Tasracing. No profit is sought from any income derived from GAP Tasmania. The aim of charging fees is to help cover the administration costs of running the program.
An adoption fee of $300 (including GST from 1st February 2018) per dog assists GAP Tasmania cover the following costs in relation to preparing each greyhound for adoption:
Vaccination | Desexing | Microchipping | Worming | Flea Treatment | Teeth cleaning | Nail trimming | Health exam | Grooming | Temperament testing | Printed materials | Post-adoption support
All greyhounds are handed to their new owner with a new coat, a special collar that identifies him as a GAP Tasmania dog, a harness, matching leads and a muzzle.
If you adopt 2 previously fostered greyhounds at the same time the fee is reduced to $500 the pair.
If you are a non-fostered greyhound and elect to do the home introductions your self the adoption fee is $250 for one dog or $400 for two at the same time.
Are Greyhounds good with other dogs?
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What is the average size of a greyhound?
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Why do greyhounds make good pets?
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What happens if things don’t work out?
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Are greyhounds good with other animals?
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Are greyhounds good with children?
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What ages are available and how long do greyhounds live?
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Are the greyhounds for adoption house trained?
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Do greyhounds have to be muzzled in public?
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Do greyhounds require a lot of exercise?
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Do retired racing greyhounds adjust quickly to life as a pet?
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