The Sportsbet Australian Cup Carnival is another step closer to kicking off after nominations closed for this year’s Australian Cup, Temlee & Zoom Top with some of the biggest names in the sport set to do battle. 

With 83 nominations for the Sportsbet Australian Cup, it is expected that we see a full slate of eight heats for the time-honoured feature at The Meadows.

Joining the G1 heats on Saturday February 14 will be the hand picked Group 1 Temlee (525m) and Group 1 Zoom Top (730m), as well as two restricted win finals.

The Temlee/Australian Cup nominations are unquestionably headlined by superstars Canya Mayhem, Deadly Avenger & Slick Splits with all 83 greyhounds in consideration for Temlee selection.

G1 Gold Cup winner Fade to Black looks set to resume battle with stars Without A Trace & Magpie Hector following an incredible track-record breaking performance in a Zoom Top with plenty of intrigue.

Field announcements and box draws for the Week 1 features will occur on Monday.

Box draws will be streamed live at approximately 1pm on Monday during a special edition of Grey Areas. You can tune in via the Watchdog App or The Meadows’ Facebook page.

Click here for the Sportsbet Australian Cup Carnival race conditions.