The Test was a feature greyhound competition inaugurated at

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in 1941. The race was originally raced over a stayers distance before increasing to a marathon distance. It then reverted to its original distance in 1979. The race came to an end following the closure of Walthamstow in 2008. Winners included the legendary

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Past winners

Venue and distances

*1945–1968 (Walthamstow 700 yards) *1969–1974 (Walthamstow 880 yards) *1975–1977 (Walthamstow 820 metres) *1976 & 1978 (Not run) *1979–2008 (Walthamstow 640 metres) Discontinued

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{{UK & Irish greyhound competitions Greyhound racing competitions in the United Kingdom Recurring sporting events established in 1941 Recurring events disestablished in 2008 Sport in the London Borough of Waltham Forest Greyhound racing in London

Past winners

Venue and distances

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