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The Top 5 Dog Tracks in the UK
2020 has been a tough year for everyone, but the greyhound racing industry has suffered more than most. With most tracks operating on fine margins, the threat of closure is never far away. On a more positive note, there are still 19 greyhound racing stadiums open in the United Kingdom and hopefully they can all welcome patrons back through their doors before too long. Dog racing does have competition from virtual pastimes such as top online casinos, but there is nothing quite like a night at the … [Read more...]
Greyhound Racing Around the World
The sport of greyhound racing is believed to have begun with an attempt at coursing in Wales in the year 1876. However, it was American Owen Patrick Smith who was the first to successfully develop a mechanical hare, and open the first professional dog-racing track with stands in Emeryville California in 1919. It wasn't until 1926 that Britain adopted a similar setup thanks to another American Charles Munn, alongside his partner Major Lyne-Dixson. As can be the case when attempting to get a new … [Read more...]
Derby Winners of the Noughties
While still staged at its spiritual home of Wimbledon, the English Greyhound Derby saw some of the most enthralling races in its history between the years of 2000 and 2009. Although White City will always have a special place in the hearts of dog racing fans around the globe, the Derby was moved to Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium in 1985 and definitely thrived in Southwest London. This area is also well known for its high roller online casinos. The Charlie Lister trained Rapid Ranger is the … [Read more...]