The World’s Richest Greyhound Racing Series, the Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival, is set to hit Melbourne.

Long-held hopes and dreams will be within reach for greyhound racing’s trainers, owners and breeders when they race for over $4.1m in prizemoney over five scintillating Saturday nights of elite greyhound racing and entertainment at Sportsbet The Meadows and Sportsbet Sandown Park from November 5.

An ensemble of the most iconic, and newest, greyhound races in Victoria, headlined by five rich Group 1 races, first-class hospitality, dining, and off-track entertainment offerings for the young and young at heart herald an exciting new era of greyhound racing in Victoria.

GRV Acting CEO Stuart Laing said the festival promises to redefine the experience of a night at the track.

“The Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival will showcase an unrivalled premium racing and entertainment experience.

“People attending any one of the five nights of the festival will be treated to fabulous entertainment and hospitality both on and off the track and an experience to remember that we anticipate will inspire both current fans and a whole new audience to enjoy greyhound racing at its best.

“Dream Chasers is all about fun, the thrill of the chase and being live trackside to witness our top dogs, trainers, owners and breeders achieve their racing dreams on the biggest stage at the most lucrative greyhound racing festival in the world.”

“We are also proud to be able to showcase all the action live with a high-quality broadcast production on free-to-air television for the first time on racing.com (Channel 78 & 68) for those unable to make it trackside.

The Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival runs from November 5 to December 17.

Hospitality packages start from just $45.

Tickets and packages are available to book on-line now at www.dreamchasersfestival.com.au