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History of the Adelaide Cup in Greyhound Racing

Sports History

This document chronicles the history of the Adelaide Cup, a significant Group 1 greyhound race in South Australia. It details the race's origins in 1956 at Waterloo Corner, its subsequent moves to Bolivar and then Angle Park, and highlights notable winners, trainers, and memorable moments throughout its evolution. The Cup has served as a stepping stone for many champion greyhounds and has seen record-breaking performances and controversial events.

Greyhound Racing South Australia Sports History
21 Questions Medium Ages 10+ Mar 6, 2026

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This study set covers Sports History through 21 practice questions. This document chronicles the history of the Adelaide Cup, a significant Group 1 greyhound race in South Australia. It details the race's origins in 1956 at Waterloo Corner, its subsequent moves to Bolivar and then Angle Park, and highlights notable winners, trainers, and memorable moments throughout its evolution. The Cup has served as a stepping stone for many champion greyhounds and has seen record-breaking performances and controversial events. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 In what year was the first Adelaide Cup held?
  • A 1956
  • B 1972
  • C 1984
  • D 2000
2 Where was the first Adelaide Cup held?
  • A Angle Park
  • B Bolivar
  • C Waterloo Corner
  • D Globe Derby
3 Which trainer won the first three Adelaide Cups held at Angle Park?
  • A Doug Payne
  • B Fred Grimes
  • C Clem Mitchell
  • D Darrell Johnstone
4 What was the name of the greyhound trained by Doug Payne that won the 1972 Adelaide Cup?
  • A Bristol Sue
  • B Valjuka
  • C Bristol Miss
  • D Ascapella Miss
5 Which greyhound set a new benchmark at Angle Park in 1984 by becoming the first to break the 30-second barrier?
  • A Knocklaun Gold
  • B Thundering Two
  • C Farquhar
  • D Club Edition
6 In what year was the Adelaide Cup first held in January?
  • A 1988
  • B 1990
  • C 1995
  • D 2000
7 Which greyhound ran a race record of 29.94 in winning the 1987 Adelaide Cup?
  • A Club Edition
  • B Smithy's Belle
  • C Superstar
  • D High Wonder
8 Who trained the greyhound Highly Blessed, winner of the 1991 Adelaide Cup?
  • A Doug Ferrami
  • B Ray Cunneen
  • C Joe Perovic
  • D Don and Helen Foster
9 Which greyhound became the youngest winner of an Adelaide Cup in 1993?
  • A Croation Star
  • B Gun Law Osti
  • C Casino Tom
  • D Perplexed
10 What was the new race-record time set by Perplexed in 1994?
  • A 29.49
  • B 29.33
  • C 29.55
  • D 29.32
11 According to the text, which greyhound is the last SA-trained greyhound to win the Adelaide Cup?
  • A Perplexed
  • B Forest Fin
  • C Jurassic Vapour
  • D Rare Deceit
12 In what year did Jurassic Vapour win the Adelaide Cup?
  • A 1996
  • B 1995
  • C 1997
  • D 1994
13 Which greyhound is the only one to have won and been placed in two Adelaide Cups in three consecutive years?
  • A Jurassic Vapour
  • B Rare Deceit
  • C Oak Raider
  • D Rapid Journey
14 What significant achievement did Rapid Journey accomplish after winning the Adelaide Cup?
  • A Won the Australian Cup, Perth Cup, Golden Easter Egg, and Melbourne Cup
  • B Retired from racing
  • C Began a stud career
  • D Won multiple training premierships
15 Who trained Brett Lee, the greyhound that broke the 29-second barrier at Angle Park in 2000?
  • A Darren McDonald
  • B Peter Giles
  • C Jane Carruthers
  • D Ken Welsh
16 What was Brett Lee's record-breaking time in the 2000 Adelaide Cup?
  • A 28.88
  • B 29.32
  • C 29.99
  • D 29.74
17 Which greyhound won the 2002 Adelaide Cup and was raced by Ray Borda?
  • A Brookside Bear
  • B Waterview Star
  • C Hotline Hero
  • D Collide
18 Who trained Collide, the winner of the 2005 Adelaide Cup?
  • A Darren McDonald
  • B Troy Murray
  • C Jason Thompson
  • D Kelvin Greenough
19 In what year did Miss Spicy upset a team of Victorians to win the Adelaide Cup?
  • A 2006
  • B 2007
  • C 2005
  • D 2004
20 Which trainer achieved back-to-back Adelaide Cup wins in 2008 and 2009?
  • A Jason Thompson
  • B Darren McDonald
  • C Peter Dapiran
  • D Troy Murray
21 What was the name of the greyhound that won the 2010 Adelaide Cup for the Dailly camp?
  • A Dyna Lachlan
  • B Superstar El Galo
  • C Kilty Lad
  • D Big Time Max
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