Greyhounds

Greyhound News: A busy week in open racing

Greyhounds News RSS / Editor / 11 October 2009 / Leave a Comment

Free £25 Bet
A busy week in open racing starts with action at Nottingham on Monday.

A busy week in open racing starts with action at Nottingham on Monday.

"Ten Large Down (2.86) and Westmead Carl (3.5) set themselves up for a match live on Sky on Thursday by winning their semi-finals of the Northern Puppy Derby at Sunderland on Saturday. Diane Henry's Ten Large Down is favourite after clocking the quickest time (26.98) of the three semi-final winners as he bids to add to his Westmead Puppy Derby prize won at Henlow earlier this year."

All the latest news, rumours and developments in the world of greyhound racing.

A busy open-race week kicks off at Nottingham on Monday with the £15,000-to-the-winner Produce Stakes final.

The event, for British-bred dogs only, has switched from Hall Green and its new home has 'produced' a great race with Puppy Derby winner Westmead Logan looking to land a famous double.

He is one of two Nick Savva-trained runners in the final, while Melton Mowbray-based Dave Firmager sends out Romeo Active in a bid to land a Swindon/Nottingham Produce Stakes double for the kennel.

Ten Large Down (2.86) and Westmead Carl (3.5) set themselves up for a match live on Sky on Thursday by winning their semi-finals of the Northern Puppy Derby at Sunderland on Saturday.

Diane Henry's Ten Large Down is favourite after clocking the quickest time (26.98) of the three semi-final winners as he bids to add to his Westmead Puppy Derby prize won at Henlow earlier this year.

Westmead Carl, second to Lenson Bolt in the Romford Puppy Cup, has arguably the best of the draw in the final in trap one in the decider after his off-the-pace 27.05 semi-final victory.
The third semi-final winner was Scottish raider Greenwell Viper in 27.44.

Draw for Thursday's Northern Puppy Derby final: 1 Westmead Carl 2 Ten Large Down (m), 3 Greenwell Viper (m), 4 Greenwell Gale (w), 5 Killieford Fire (w), 6 Drumcrow Bunty (w)


Mark Wallis dominated the heats of the St Leger at Wimbledon and his hopes of landing a famous Derby/St Leger in a glorious 2009 look strong.

Quickest of the night was Corrig Vieri, while Droopys Zach also won his heat for Imperial Kennels.

Jimmy Wright had a mixed night with Crown Rover winning impressively but Hurleys Hero finishing sore and crashing out.

Stayers Flying Winner and Midway Skipper, the long-time ante-post favourite, both crashed out but could be set for a TV Trophy re-match in a supporting marathon on St Leger final night on Sky on Tuesday week.


Barrie Draper has been vindicated in his decision to send over Boherna Best for an Irish campaign after last year's multiple big-race winner made it through to the final of the Irish Laurels at Cork at the weekend.

In finishing third in is semi, Boherna Best maintains a chance to create history by becoming the first dog to win the English and Irish Laurels.

However, strong favourite is Oran Classic, the Irish Derby runner-up, who continued his great run in competition by setting the highest standard with a brilliant 28.17 win in his semi-final.

Draw for Saturday's final: 1 Sevenheads Bay, 2 Forest Boss, 3 Tyrur Giovanni, 4 Oran Classic, 5 Bay City Jack, 6 Boherna Best (m).


The Greyhound Board of Great Britain is understood to be taking more of an interest in the 2010 Sky schedule.

Negotiated for years by the GRA on behalf of the greyhound industry - between 30 and 40 televised events per year have been the norm - the relatively newly-formed GBGB is believed to be keen to have a say in the deal.

"It will still be the GRA leading the way- after all they have all the major races it seems from the Derby downwards - but I think in time the sport as a whole would be more comfortable to," said one insider. "More tracks are keen to get some of the action and one or two sponsors might be swopping around with some of the major races."

Platinumlancelot is heading for the Irish Grand National after his run of consecutive wins was ended by Bomber Bailey at Belle Vue in midweek.

The pair could be set for a re-match across the water as a large UK entry is expected for the Harold's Cross prize, which starts next week.

Read More Greyhounds

The Lord's Greyhound News: Our sport's very own Premier League

The Betfair Laurels final, greyhound's version of the Premier League, a possible reurn to racing at Coventry and a controversial new rule are just some of the items on this weeks' agenda....

The Lord's Greyhounds News: Betfair Laurels could be a cracker

Leading runners prepare for Belle Vue on Thursday night. Meanwhile, Lollie calls it a day and Taylors Sky looks a certainty for annual honour......

The Lord's Greyhounds News: Lots more Lollie

The Lord fills us in on all the latest from down the dogs, including some good news for Jimmy Lollie fans......

The Lord's Greyhounds News: Time to crown year's best dog

The battle for Greyhound of the Year gets serious now with Mill Bling Bling leading the way, says The Lord in his weekly round-up of the hot stories...

Post a comment

Free £20 Bet + Up to £1,000 Cashback

Join Today
How to claim your £20 Free Bet + £1,000 Cashback offer
  1. Open your account (3 mins)
  2. Make a deposit into your account and place a bet on your selection (minimum £20)
  3. Should your selection lose we'll refund your bet + get cashback on your betting for your first 30 days up to £1,000
  4.   £20 Free Bet + £1,000 Cashback, Join Today

Get a $50-$2500 Poker Bonus

Play Now

Choose and earn a $50, $250, $500, $1000 or $2500 poker sign up bonus. Turn Loyalty Into Cash and earn up to 40% Valueback in the Players Club.

Join Betfair Poker Now.

£200 Casino Bonus

Play Now

100% deposit bonus up to £100 for all new casino players. Just join and play to claim.

Join Today. Click here to claim your £200 Casino Bonus

Earn £25-£50 for referring friends

Go

With our Refer and Earn scheme you can earn substantial rewards for introducing someone new to Betfair.

Refer and Earn Today

© Betfair 2007–11 | Contact Betting.Betfair team on: haveyoursay@betfair.com

Proud to back    

Betfair UK | Australia | Online sázení | Betfair Danmark | Wetten | στοιχήματα | Apuestas | Fogadas | Ireland | Scommesse | Norge | Онлайн ставки | Kladjenje | Vedonlyönti | Apostas | Zakłady | Vadhållning | >网上投注 | Betfair Corporate | Betting Education