Having been in doubt for some time, it was fantastic to see the Star Sports and Arc Greyhound Derby reach a thrilling conclusion earlier this month. Nottingham Greyhound Stadium was staging just its second Greyhound Derby, and all parties concerned at the track did a great job for the sport getting the premier competition in the record books during such a challenging time. Some brand new online casinos are able to be equally accommodating to dog racing fans. The Pat Buckley trained Deerjet … [Read more...]
All bets are off, as Towcester racecourse goes into administration
Both the greyhound racing and the horse racing industries have been left reeling at the news that one of the biggest and most iconic venues in their respective sports has closed for business – and there is no knowing when, or even if, it will be reopening. Towcester Racecourse hosted the Greyhound Derby earlier this year and is considered by many to be the premier greyhound racing venue in the country. It is also much beloved of horse racing fans, and was the venue at which Tony McCoy rode … [Read more...]
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...]