OWNERS, breeders and nominees are reminded that time is quickly running out to submit nominations for this year’s Ipswich Golden Chase Puppy Auction.
The cut-off is under two weeks away, with nominations closing on Friday, August 16.
This year’s auction will be held at the Ipswich Showgrounds greyhound complex on Saturday, October 12.
Pups sold through one of the two sale categories – auction and buy-in – will be eligible for a series of races in 2026 at The Q, the new multi-million dollar, three-track complex at Purga.
A total prizemoney pool of $180,000 will be on offer for the three-race series:
- The Golden Chase 520m series, to be run on the Q2 track, will carry prizemoney totalling $110,000 with winning connections taking home $75,000.
- The Golden Chase 450m series, on the Q1 circuit, will offer $50,000 with $33,000 going to the winner.
- And for the first time, the Golden Chase Straight Track series will be run on the QS course with $20,000 up for grabs, $12,000 going to the winner.
The auction is open to pups whelped between October 1, 2023, and June 1, 2024.
There will also be a $10,000 bonus going to the winning breeder of the 520m series.
Nomination forms and terms and conditions are available at www.ipswichgreyhounds.com or by phoning 07 3202 2977.