Racing – Greyhound Board of Great Britain

Kings and Queens star again at Central Park in Kent Plate semis

Tom Huntley — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:59:14 +0000

LIZ McNAIR has a real grip on the Arc Kent Plate ahead of Saturday’s final at Central Park after her kennel landed all three semi-finals of the £12,500-to-the-winner 491m competition at the weekend. Having won the inaugural running of the competition with Fromposttopillar last year, McNair’s team will now send out four finalists on Saturday – three of them littermates – after litter brothers King...

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Dollar in the money at Monmore but Bear’s ready to roar in Puppy Derby

Tom Huntley — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:48:27 +0000

UNTOLD DOLLAR heads into Saturday’s final of the Premier Greyhound Racing Puppy Derby at Monmore as the fastest semi-final winner after a runaway victory in the second semi-final of the £20,000 event. Having just his second UK start, the August 2022 son of Newinn Taylor and Glenegat Mildred headed his field at the bend and raced away for a comfortable victory, crossing the line seven and three...

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NEWINN SYD landed a home victory in the Premier Greyhound Racing Eclipse Stakes Final at Nottingham on Monday, seeing off a strong challenge from Ireland, as well as landing champion trainer Mark Wallis a third victory in the famous event

Tom Huntley — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:17:46 +0000

Crucially breaking smartly from his position inside the Graham Holland-trained pair of Bockos Crystal and Clona Duke, market rivals to the youngest finalist, the October 2021 son of Droopys Sydney and Newinn Mimi was soon in command ahead of kennelmate Ballymac John, with both Bockos Crystal and Burj Khalifa (Diane Henry) on the premises. However, as Newinn Syd turned clear in front...

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KING MEMPHIS led home an incredible one-two-three-four in Sunday’s RPGTV English Puppy Derby at Towcester

Tom Huntley — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:49:44 +0000

King Memphis followed up his track record-breaking performance in the semi-finals with another impressive victory in Sunday’s RPGTV £10,000 English Puppy Derby at Towcester. Remarkably, the brilliant December 2021 son of Droopys Sydney and Queen Beyonce also led home a littermates one-two-three with his brothers King Capaldi and King Combs crossing the line in the places ahead of kennelmate Queen...

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LAUGHIL JESS rewrote the record books again at Crayford on Saturday as Dave Lee’s incredible bitch won her 17th success in a row at the Kent track – remarkably coming in one of the sport’s biggest races, the £10,000-to-the-winner Ladbrokes Gold Collar Final

Tom Huntley — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:41:16 +0000

Never beaten over 540m at Crayford, the May 2021 daughter of Out Of Range ASB and Laughil Irene was fast away in the GBGB Category One showpiece which, in a good-class field, was essential and meant a first-bend lead put the pressure on the chasing pack, headed by Minnie Bullet (Mark Wallis). However, the so-called ‘Queen of Crayford’ was not for stopping as she looked to her land her trainer and...

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FABULOUS DYNA landed back-to-back victories in the event for trainer Laurence Tuffin and owners and breeders David and Nicola Firmager with success in the BGBF British St Leger Final at Doncaster on Saturday

Tom Huntley — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:29:12 +0000

After a one-two for the same owner-trainer combination in the 661m GBGB Category Two competition 12 months ago courtesy of Romeo Riot and Romeo Trooper, it was the turn of Fabulous Dyna to keep the trophy where it was as the January 2022 daughter of Superman and Buckos Lass finished best to collar longtime leader Moments Of Magic. Kevin Hutton’s runner, herself supremely bred as a daughter of the...

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GBGB Statement on Blue Cross Rehashing Calls Against the Sport

Nicole McKechnie — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:24:04 +0000

In light of Blue Cross’s comments today against the sport, a spokesperson for GBGB said: “Blue Cross’s call today is a re-hash of their attempts last year to attract publicity based on misleading and outdated information. Their call for a phased ending to greyhound racing in the UK relies on evidence taken from the internet; much of what they have quoted was incorrect and nearly all outdated.

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Winners All Round at First-Ever National Greyhound Week

Nicole McKechnie — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:27:09 +0000

The first-ever National Greyhound Week drew to a close at the weekend with thrilling races at tracks including Romford, Hove and Pelaw Grange. Over the course of the week which began on Bank Holiday Monday, all licensed tracks held a special National Greyhound Week – Owners Bonus Series (NGW-OBS) event. They also offered promotions and ran marketing campaigns aimed at bringing both existing and...

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GBGB Launches First-Ever National Greyhound Week

Nicole McKechnie — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:27:14 +0000

GBGB has today announced details of the inaugural National Greyhound Week (NGW) which will showcase the joy and excitement of greyhound racing. Taking place between 28 August and 3 September 2023, the week will be dedicated to celebrating British greyhound racing – from the canine athletes at the heart of the sport to its people, fans and partners. Taking in the August Bank Holiday weekend...

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GBGB Statement on Oxford Stadium Trap Incident

Nicole McKechnie — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:40:36 +0000

In regard to actions taken at Oxford Stadium following the second Semi Final of the bet365 Hunt Cup, a spokesperson from GBGB has said: “We are aware of the incident at Oxford Stadium yesterday evening and have been in close discussions with the track’s management team regarding the integrity of the traps in question. Greyhound welfare must always remain the highest priority and the traps have...

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