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MEDIA LAUNCH OF GROUP 1 LADBROKES DAPTO MEGASTAR

GRNSW < 1 min read

 

Greyhound Racing NSW will this Wednesday launch the 2023 Group 1 Ladbrokes Megastar at the iconic Dapto greyhound track.

Heats of the Megastar - the only Group 1 greyhound race in NSW run outside of Sydney - will be run this Thursday, August 31 at Dapto, with the final on September 7.

Attending the launch will be former State of Origin great Terry Hill who helped propel Dapto greyhounds into the spotlight with his crosses each week from the racetrack for the rugby league Footy Show many years ago.

WHAT: Ladbrokes Megastar Launch.

WHEN Wednesday August 30, 11am.

WHERE: Dapto Greyhound Track.

WHO: Origin great and greyhound owner Terry Hill and representatives form GRNSW and Ladbrokes.

Contact: Michael Cowley [email protected].

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