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1992 English Greyhound Derby
The 1992 Daily Mirror/Sporting Life Greyhound Derby took place during May and June with the final being held on 27 June 1992 at Wimbledon Stadium. The winner Farloe Melody received £40,000. The competition was sponsored by the Sporting Life and Daily Mirror. Final result At Wimbledon (over 480 metres): Distances 3¾, head, neck, ½, 4¾ (lengths) The distances between the greyhounds are in finishing order and shown in lengths. One length is equal to 0.08 of one second. Competition Report The ante-post favourite for the 1992 Derby were Farloe Melody the double Irish Easter Cup champion, Dundalk International winner and Irish Greyhound Derby finalist owned by John Davis and Dave Tickner. Kennelmate Ardfert Mick was missing following his injury sustained in the Scottish Greyhound Derby final. The leading British runners were Puppy Derby champion and Juvenile winner Right Move trained by Nick Savva and John Copplestone's Murlens Abbey. During the qualifying and first rou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Greyhound Derby
The English Greyhound Derby is the most prestigious race on the British Greyhound racing in the United Kingdom, greyhound racing calendar, with a history stretching back to 1927. It was first held at White City Stadium, but moved to Wimbledon Stadium in 1985, and then Towcester Greyhound Stadium in 2017, Nottingham in 2019 and back to Towcester in 2021. Only four greyhounds have won the event twice, Mick the Miller, Patricias Hope, Rapid Ranger and Westmead Hawk. Trainer Charlie Lister OBE has won the event a record seven times. History file:Rapid-ranger-gideon-hart.jpg, Rapid Ranger, twice winner of the Derby 2000–2001 file:Dorotas Wildcat 2.jpg, Dorotas Wildcat, 2018 champion The first venue of the English Greyhound Derby was at White City Stadium, which had been built for the 1908 Summer Olympics, 1908 London Olympics. Greyhound racing had only recently started to take place there, with the first greyhound race only taking place a couple of weeks prior to the first Derby b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hall Green Stadium
Hall Green Stadium was a greyhound racing stadium located in the Birmingham suburb of Hall Green, which existed from 1927 until 2017. The track itself was a 412-metre long oval track with a sand covered surface. The capacity of the stadium was between 2,500 and 3,000. Facilities The stadium's main stand facilities included outside terracing along the main straight, fast food outlets, a bar on the first floor, and an indoor seated area with glass frontage overlooking the track on second floor. Also on the second floor was the a la carte restaurant. Executive suites that can hold between 18 and 100 people were located on the first bend of the track. Related facilities included a hotel situated on bends 3 and 4 which opened in 1990, some rooms of which offered views of the track and a purpose built snooker hall along the back straight with 21 full sized tables. Conference facilities were also provided and managed by the stadium. Renovations Investment in 1970 resulted in the trac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year
The 1992 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year was the 66th year of greyhound racing in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Roll of honour Summary The industry finally received a levy of sorts. On 10 March Tory chancellor Norman Lamont announced a reduction in betting tax and asked the bookmakers for a voluntary arrangement whereby a fund could be directed to the greyhound racing industry. He had given a clear signal that he expected bookmakers to pay the industry and the British Greyhound Racing Fund was born. This fund relied on the voluntary payments of bookmakers and the big three firms Ladbrokes, William Hill and Corals paid and encouraged smaller bookmakers to participate. The positive was the fact that bookmakers had agreed but the negative was the fact that the payment equated to 0.25%. The proposed payment resulted in the Greyhound Board refusing to agree with a fund that was controlled by the bookmakers. However they would eventually give in and accepted the £1.2 million, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pall Mall Stakes
The Pall Mall Stakes was a prestigious greyhound racing competition held at Oxford Stadium until it closed in 2012. It was run at Harringay Stadium from 1935 until 1987, before moving to Oxford Stadium in 1988. The race never received the status of a classic race in but was classified as a category one race. At Oxford it was held during the month of March and was considered to be a good guide for the upcoming English Greyhound Derby because it attracted many Derby prospects. Past winners Discontinued Track & race distances *1935-1974 Harringay Stadium 525 yards *1935-1987 Harringay Stadium 475 metres *1988-2012 Oxford Stadium 450 metres Sponsors *1990-1990 Hawkins of Harrow *1991-1993 Max Thomas Bookmakers *1994-1994 Arthur Young Bookmakers *1995-1995 Tetley Bitter *1996-2001 Arthur Young Bookmakers *2002-2009 William Hill *2010-2010 Stan James *2011-2011 Betfair Betfair is a British Gambling, gambling company which operates the world's largest online betting exchan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juvenile (greyhounds)
The Juvenile is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Towcester Greyhound Stadium. Race history It was inaugurated in 1957 at Wimbledon Stadium and was known as the Greyhound Express Merit Puppy Trophy but in 1964 it was renamed the Juvenile. The event is an invitation competition for the best six greyhounds who still have a puppy status. In 2017 the race switched to Central Park Stadium in Sittingbourne following the closure of Wimbledon Stadium. The relocation of the competition to Central Park continued a family legacy for the Cearns family who had been connected with the race when it was first held in 1957. From 2018 the competition was held at Owlerton Stadium before switching to Towcester Greyhound Stadium Towcester Greyhound Stadium is a greyhound racing track located within Towcester Racecourse at Towcester in Northamptonshire, England. It has been the home of the English Greyhound Derby since 2021, having previously hosted the event from 20 ... in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puppy Derby (Towcester Greyhound Race)
The Puppy Derby is a British greyhound competition held at Towcester Greyhound Stadium. The event was held at Wimbledon Stadium from 1929 to 2016, until the closure of the stadium in 2017. Other Puppy Derby races have been created by other race tracks including the Midland Puppy Derby and despite some of these races matching or surpassing the original Puppy Derby for prize money at certain times they do not carry the same prestige. In 2017 the race switched from Wimbledon and the GRA to Towcester and the prize money increased to £20,000 to the winner, bringing the race back to its former glory When it switched to Towcester in 2017 it was only held for one year because the track closed and the event was switched to Henlow. It then reverted to sister track Towcester in 2020, when it re-opened under promoter Kevin Boothby. The 2022 edition was not held due to problems with the weather and rescheduling. Venue & Distances *1929–1974 (Wimbledon 500 yards) *1975–2009 (Wimble ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish Greyhound Derby
The Scottish Greyhound Derby was an original classic greyhound competition held at Shawfield Stadium. Held at Carntyne Stadium from 1928 to 1968, after the closure of Carntyne the race appeared at Shawfield from 1970 until 1985. In 1988 the Greyhound Racing Association (GRA), moved the race to Powderhall Stadium in Edinburgh because they had the rights to the event and wanted it to take place at one of their tracks. After just two years it returned to Glasgow and Shawfield following the sale of Powderhall by the GRA. Past winners Venues & Distances *1928–1968 (Carntyne 525 y) *1969 (Cancelled) *1970–1974 (Shawfield 525 y) *1975 (Shawfield 485 m) *1976 (Shawfield 505 m) *1977 (Shawfield 480 m) *1978–1985 (Shawfield 500 m) *1987–1988 (Powderhall 465 m) *1989–1994 (Shawfield 500 m) *1995–2019 (Shawfield 480 m) Sponsors *1982-1983 ( Harp Lager) *1989-1990 (Ladbrokes) *1991-2003 ( Regal) *2004-2005 (Totesport) *2006-2006 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish Greyhound Derby
The Irish Greyhound Derby held at Shelbourne Park, is the premier greyhound racing competition in Ireland. First held at Harold's Cross in 1928, the event was unofficial until 1932 and called the National Derby. The first winner in 1928 was Tipperary Hills who won in a time of 30.56 sec at a starting price of 1-1f. It controversially switched to Shelbourne Park in 1932 and then it was held in alternate years between the two tracks. The defunct Markets Field Greyhound Stadium in Limerick and the defunct Cork Greyhound Stadium in Western Road both hosted the event once in 1939 and 1942 respectively. The 1969 Irish Greyhound Derby was the last renewal held at Harold's Cross and the competition remained at Shelbourne Park from 1970. The most successful greyhound has been Spanish Battleship who won the event three times. Today it is considered to be one of the two biggest races in the calendar by the UK & Ireland greyhound racing industries, alongside the English Greyhound Derby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dundalk International
The Dundalk International is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Dundalk Stadium in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. It was held at the Dundalk Ramparts Greyhound Stadium from 1968 until 2000 until the track closed in 2000 and then it returned in 2004 after the new track was built. It is a prestigious event and is invitation only, attracting some of Ireland's leading greyhounds and occasionally some of the Britain's leading greyhounds. The event is one of the richest one-off races in Ireland (€20,000 in 2022) and is an integral part of the Irish greyhound racing calendar after being inaugurated in 1968. Past winners Venues & distances *1968–1999 (Dundalk Ramparts Stadium 525y) *2004–present (Dundalk Stadium 550y) Sponsors *2012–2013 (Boylesports) *2014–2014 (Matthews Coaches Hire) *2017–2017 (Racing Post ''Racing Post'' is a British daily horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting publisher which is published in print and digital formats. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Easter Cup (greyhounds)
The Easter Cup is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Shelbourne Park in Dublin. It was inaugurated in 1928. The event was won by the great Spanish Battleship on twice in 1954 and 1955. In 2017 the event was postponed following protests by the DGOBA which resulted in a suspension of racing at Shelbourne Park for five months. The protest was over the February closure of Harold's Cross Stadium. The 2020 edition was behind closed doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Venues and distances *1928–2007 (Shelbourne Park 525y) *2008–present (Shelbourne Park 550y) *2017 (not held) Sponsors *2004–2007 (Donal Reilly) *2009–2009 (BCR Print Management) *2010–2013 (College Causeway/Killahan Phanter) *2014–2015 (Dandelion Bar & Nightclub) *2016–2021 (Ladbrokes Ladbrokes Coral is a British gambling company founded in 1886. Its product offering includes sports betting, online casino, online poker, and online bingo. The business is split into two divisions, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingsmead Stadium
Kingsmead Stadium was a greyhound racing and motorcycle speedway track and Association football ground in Canterbury. It was host to Canterbury City F.C. and the Canterbury Crusaders speedway team. The stadium closed in 1999 and was demolished, making way for a residential development. Origins The stadium was built on top of a rubbish dump site sandwiched between the Great Stour which flowed to the north and south of the stadium. Access was on the west side of the Kingsmead Road. It opened for football on 30 August 1958 and was also used by Canterbury City F.C., it also doubled up as an athletics track. Speedway On 18 May 1968 the speedway track opened for business with the Canterbury Crusaders taking on the Belle Vue Colts. In 1977, the speedway promoters Johnnie Hoskins and Wally Mawdsley had to go to court in order to keep the track open after complaints of noise from local residents. However, the team was forced to disband on 31 October 1987 when the Canterbury Council re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wimbledon Stadium
Wimbledon Stadium, also known as Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium, was a greyhound racing track located in Wimbledon in southwest London, England. It also hosted stock car and other small circuit motor racing events, and until 2005 hosted motorcycle speedway. The stadium hosted the English Greyhound Derby every year between 1985 and 2016. Facing declining attendances and with no renovations undertaken for many years, the stadium was put up for sale by the owners, the Greyhound Racing Association, and closed permanently in March 2017. The site was purchased by Galliard Homes Limited, in order to build 600 new apartments and a new football stadium, the new Plough Lane, for AFC Wimbledon. The stadium was demolished in 2018 to clear the site for the new development; it was one of London's last remaining greyhound stadium with only Crayford and Romford left and was the third to close since the turn of the century after Catford Stadium in 2003 and Walthamstow Stadium in 2008. Stadium ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
