BresBet Steel City Cup

BresBet Steel City Cup 

The hotly anticipated BresBet Steel City Cup starts on Sunday, October 5. Heats are worth £500 to the winner in the first-round with semi-final winners receiving £700. The £11,500 to the winner Category One event will be run over the four-bend 500-metre trip at the Owlerton stadium over the next three Sundays as seen below via the official Sheffield Greyhound Stadium X account. 

Elusivenomore will line up on Sunday looking to claim the Category One competition and £10,000 bonus from sponsors BresBet. 

Speaking to Chris Oliver of Greyhound News UK earlier this week co-owner of Elusivenomore Dave Lawrence, said: “He’s a genuine dog who will give his all be his Achilles’ heel is he’s not the greatest trapper, but he’s got exceptional pace to the bend.

“The Steel City Cup would be a lovely competition to win. Obviously, to win the bonus would be nice, but just to win the Steel City Cup would be fantastic. I’m looking forward to it.’’

BresBet, a bookmaker based in Sheffield paid out £40,000 to Wicky Ned in 2024 with the Jimmy Fenwick-trained railer landing the Gymcrack and Steel City Cup double. Having already claimed £17,500 for winning the Gymcrack back in April Elusivenomore will bid to land the Steel City Cup and goes into the competition with leading claims as he chases the lucrative bonus from the sponsors BresBet. 

The Steel City Cup is held annually at the Owlerton Stadium, Sheffield. Inaugurated in 1970, the Category One event has seen notable winners over the years, including Boherna On Air in 2007, Bandicoot Tipoki in 2009 and Roxholme Nidge going back-to-back in 2018 and 2019. Last year Wicky Ned was sent off as the 8/11 favourite and backers were to sweat with Links Maverick setting a scorching pace following a flying 4.09 sectional. Wicky Ned challenged at the third bend and led near the line to record a short head victory. 

Connections of Wicky Ned pick up the Bresbet Steel City Cup trophy and £10,000 bonus!

Pictures from l-r, Wicky Ned's owner Neil McGregor, Bresbet's Head Of Trading Carl Perry, Joint Bresbet MD's Sarah Laycock and Mark Brereton, Jimmy & Melanie Fenwick, and horse trainer Fergal O'Brien. Photo - Rob Crawford

The Steel City Cup is a competition steeped in history. Previous sponsors of the event include William Hill, Betfair, Betfred, Greyhound Media Group, Racing Post Greyhound TV, with BresBet taking over in 2021. 

Entries for the 2025 Steel City Cup at Sheffield closed today at midday, with Carl Perry of the sponsors BresBet saying: “We’ll be quick out the traps to price up the event. We always try to be competitive and aggressive with our prices and punters will see that later this week.’’

Key dates for the diary:

Round one will take place on Sunday, October 5 with the semi-finals a week later on Sunday, October 12. The final will be held on Sunday, October 19. 

· Final: Sunday, October 19, 2025

· Venue: Sheffield Greyhound Stadium

· Distance: 500 meters

· Prize: £11,500 to the winner

General admission and group packages are available via the official Owlerton Stadium Greyhound website.

Race packages start from as little as £7 per person ensuring a cracking time at The Dogs is affordable for all. 

Owlerton race packages have everything you need for a great night out. If you prefer a restaurant meal or tuck into a delicious bar food meal trackside, Owlerton Stadium serves top-class entertainment and dining options to suit everyone.

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