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Star Sports English Greyhound Derby 2018

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Star Sports English Greyhound Derby 2018

Towcester is set to host the English Greyhound Derby for the second year in succession in 2018, with Northamptonshire track now widely considered as the premier venue for greyhound racing in the UK. The action began on May 3rd, with some of the early rounds now having taking place, things are really beginning to take shape. With the final scheduled for Saturday 2nd June, one lucky owner will be walking away with an impressive winner’s purse of £175,000. Astute Missile landed the spoils in 2017, … [Read more...]

Early Look at Greyhound Derby 2018 Contenders

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Early Look at Greyhound Derby 2018 Contenders

There is obviously still plenty of time to go until the 2018 English Greyhound Derby, but it is interesting to take a look at some of the early odds, especially considering the shock win of Astute Missile in last year’s race. The 28/1 odds for Seamus Cahill’s greyhound were the biggest in the history of the final, with the much-fancied Clares Rocket having to settle for third place. Below is a quick guide to some of the standout dogs in the early betting chatter. It will stop short of … [Read more...]

Clares Rocket Could Be Set For Comeback To the Track

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Clares Rocket Could Be Set For Comeback To the Track

Last year’s Greyhound Derby finalist Clares Rocket could be set to come out of retirement in 2018, with the most prestigious race in the sport at Towcester the most likely target for the dog during the next 12 months. Clares Rocket has not been seen on the track since the quarter-final of the 2017 Irish Derby, where he finished second behind Good News. Unfortunately, a wrist injury prevented Graham Holland’s runner from racing in the semi-final of the competition at Shelbourne Park, which was … [Read more...]

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