The Pall Mall Stakes was a prestigious
greyhound racing
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competition held at
Oxford Stadium
Oxford Stadium is a greyhound racing and speedway venue in Oxford, located in Sandy Lane, Cowley.
Races were historically held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening with afternoon BAGS (Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service) racing on ...
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
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It was first held at White City Stadium, but moved to Wimbledon ...
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
Oxford Stadium is a greyhound racing and speedway venue in Oxford, located in Sandy Lane, Cowley.
Races were historically held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening with afternoon BAGS (Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service) racing on ...
450 metres
Sponsors
*1990-1990 Hawkins of Harrow
*1991-1993 Max Thomas Bookmakers
*1994-1994 Arthur Young Bookmakers
*1995-1995
Tetley Bitter
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*1996-2001 Arthur Young Bookmakers
*2002-2009
William Hill
*2010-2010
Stan James
*2011-2011
Betfair
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References
{{Greyhound stadiums in the United Kingdom
Greyhound racing competitions in the United Kingdom
Sport in Oxfordshire
Sport in the London Borough of Haringey
Recurring sporting events established in 1935
Greyhound racing in London