The English Greyhound Derby gets under way on Friday May 29th, with the final set to take place on Saturday June 27th. Having first taken place in 1927, this is one of the oldest dog racing competitions in existence, and arguably the most prestigious in the calendar. Having originally been run at the famous White City Stadium in London, the Greyhound Derby moved to Wimbledon in 1985 following the closure of its first home, and has been run over the 480m trip there for the 30 years since. The … [Read more...]