47/49 Crayford lots sold Another busy Sales day at Crayford took place yesterday when 47 of the 49 lots were sold for just under a total of £69,000. As anticipated the top lot on the day was Honestly Norush who recorded a very impressive fastest of the day 23.32 on his first look at Crayford in Trial 6. The September 22 blue dog by Droopys Sydney out of Mon Amie has joined the Ricky Holloway kennels and he looks cut out for the Romford Puppy Cup in a few months time. Other notable purchases on the day included £4,500 Lot 42 Anthony who recorded 23.59 and now joins the training ranks of Theres ..read more

Norah confirms retirement Norah McEllistrim will celebrate her 50th year as a greyhound trainer by relinquishing her licence. She said: “We are still looking to confirm a date but Gemma (Byford) will take over. It will probably be in the autumn, but we need to get some work done on the kennels and to get assistance from GBGB, you need to have had a trainer’s licence for in excess of three years.” Having taken over from her father Paddy, who had runners at the first Wimbledon meeting in 1927, in 1974, Norah is looking forward to handing over responsibility for the kennel, but will still be a r ..read more

Memphis the clear favourite With track record holder Droopys Clue not entered and long term joint favourite Links Maverick still to find his 2023 form, King Memphis is the clear 16/1 ante post favourite for the Star Sports/TRC English Greyhound Derby. Last year’s English Puppy Derby winner over course and distance has three wins and three seconds from six races at the track having made his debut in a supporting open on last year’s Derby Final card. He is one of ten entries from the KSS Syndicate. Following a boycott of the event in 2023, Pat Buckley returns with a dozen entries including seco ..read more

Late addition- Angie Kibble’s EZE is to be added to the list The post DERBY ENTRIES – update appeared first on Greyhound Star | News from the Greyhound Industry ..read more

~ RRV team now complete with five vets covering all regions ~ ~ Appointments mark another milestone in long-term welfare strategy ~   The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Regional Regulatory Vets (RRVs).  A key recommendation in GBGB’s long-term welfare strategy, A Good Life for Every Greyhound, the RRVs have been introduced as a way of providing additional veterinary resource across the sport.  They act as a point of reference and support for trainers, racecourse veterinary surgeons and GBGB’s field force of Sti ..read more

Derby closes tonight It’s Derby closing day. All entries for the Star Sports/Towcester Race Course English Greyhound Derby must be received by 7pm this evening on the appropriate entry form. The event gets underway a week on Thursday (May 23) and concludes on Saturday June 29. At 2pm there were 149 confirmed entries by 2pm today with the track confident that they will make the 192 full requirement. Spokesman James Chalkley said: “The entries are still flooding in. If trainers are trying to get through on the phones and can’t, be sure to leave a message and we will get back to you.” The star o ..read more

Sunday afternoon was the story of two litter sisters. At Towcester Queen Joni went within seven spots of the track record and became the fastest bitch ever over the Derby course with a 28.67 run. It was her 9th consecutive victory and her 20th win in 26 races – including three Category One finals. Yet she is still 33/1 to become the first female English Derby winner since Sarahs Bunny. Don’t say you weren’t given an early warning of how good she is!   Meanwhile at Sheffield, Queen Georgia became the second fastest hound ever over the 480 metre course with a 27.27 run, just two spots outs ..read more

2002 Wimbledon general manager Mike Raper comes under fire from trainers and the Greyhound Writers Association when he cancels the Derby Lunch. “It has had its day” said Raper who was forced into a re-think a year later. 1987 The Crayford Owners Association have asked members to withdraw runners from the racing strength unless there is a substantial increase in prize money. At present, bottom grade at Crayford pays £21 to the winner. Kennel bills are £80 per month. (Figures index linked to £73 and £279). 2004 Premier Fantasy starts as the 4-1 ante post favourite with the sponsors for the Will ..read more

AYOZAT confirm Derby prices Pay-per-view channel Ayozat have confirmed their prices for the forthcoming Star Sports/TRC English Greyhound Derby. The cost is £2.49 per show, increasing to £4.99 for the semis and final or £14.99 for the entire competition. Entain are continuing to support their local owners and trainers who purchase lots from the Premier Greyhound Sales staged at their own tracks. Spokesman Paul Illingworth said: “We are very much looking forward to our upcoming sales at Crayford next week, Wednesday 15th May, and we are delighted to announce that we shall once again be co ..read more

The latest instalment of the popular Premier Greyhound Sales see’s the team heading to Crayford on Wednesday 15th May 2024.  With trials set to get underway at 10am there is a wide selection of greyhounds set to trial with something to suit everybody and every budget.  The catalogue as usual is previewed by Mark Pierrepont –   GIZMO BAHOO – Very lightly raced August 2022 son of Magical Bale out of Down The Green who showcased plenty of trapping ability and early pace in a recent 400 yard race around Dundalk. Led for a long way in that and despite being picked up in the latter ..read more