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...]
Five Greyhounds to Look Out for In 2017 Greyhound Derby
The Greyhound Derby is the biggest race in the sport. This year, the prestigious contest takes place at Towcester for the very first time, after the regular home at Wimbledon closed earlier in the season. Qualification for the 2017 competition begins on Wednesday 24th May, while the first round starts on Thursday 1st June. With the best of the UK and Ireland set to take each other on for a place in the final on Saturday 1st July and for the first prize, here is a look at five greyhounds to … [Read more...]
2017 English Greyhound Derby
Following the closure of long-time host Wimbledon Stadium, the English Greyhound derby will this year move to it's new home, Towcester. 2017 will be the first year in over three decades that this elite competition has been staged somewhere other than Wimbledon, and while there is some sadness surrounding the end of this particular era, we can also look with optimism towards what are sure to be exciting times ahead at Towcester Greyhound Stadium. Here is all you need to know about this year's … [Read more...]