Wembley Greyhounds
Wembley Greyhounds was the greyhound racing operation held at Wembley Stadium in London.
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| Location | Wembley Stadium, London |
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| Coordinates | 51°33′20.0″N 0°16′46.8″W |
| Opened | 1927 |
| Closed | 1998 |
History
Origins
After the 1924-25 British Empire Exhibition Wembley Stadium was in liquidation before eventually being purchased by Arthur Elvin. For the stadium to survive into the future it required much needed revenue and it was greyhound racing that provided it.[1][2]
Opening
The first meeting was held on 10 December 1927 when 70,000 people witnessed the first ever winner called Spin claim the Empire Stakes over 525 yards. The Director of Racing and Racing Manager was Captain Arthur Brice, he was well known as the judge for the Waterloo Cup.[3]
Pre war history
In 1928 the stadium introduced a major competition called the St Leger which became one of the most prominent classic races in the greyhound racing calendar ranking only lower than the English Greyhound Derby. The first ever running in 1928 was won by a local hound by the name of Burletta trained by Alf Mulliner.[4] Over the following decades Wembley would become unrivalled in terms of major competition success and at times become almost dominant. Despite the success it was never seen as the spiritual home of greyhound racing because the White City Stadium which hosted the Derby took this honour and even after the closure of White City it was Walthamstow Stadium that took over the mantle.[5]
Wembley attracted all of the sports greatest greyhounds and introduced further events called the Coronation Stakes in 1928 for bitches only, the Trafalgar Cup which started in 1929 and was as significant an event for puppies as was the Puppy Derby at the time, the Wembley Gold Cup in 1929, the Wembley Spring Cup in 1930 and the Wembley Summer Cup in 1937.[2]
Mick the Miller won the 1930 Wembley Spring Stakes defeating a greyhound called Swashbuckler by a short head, Swashbuckler had won by 20 lengths in a race on the opening night and held five track records over all distances between 1928 and 1929. Mick the Miller successfully defended his title in 1931 culminating in a track record performance in the final and then claimed the St Leger later in the year.[3]
Another star called Future Cutlet arrived on the track in 1931; he had come over from Ireland after being purchased for £600 by W.A. Evershed to race at Wembley Stadium; the Probert trained brindle dog became the first Derby winner for Wembley.[6]
Arthur 'Doc' Callanan joined the training ranks in 1931 which included Alf Mulliner, Thomas Cudmore, Bob Burls, Sidney Probert and Jim Syder Sr. The track characteristics were described as a fast galloping track 463 yards in circumference with long straights and easy turns, it was also noted that the track was well kept and well turfed but the course was too rigorous for the smaller type of dog and an 'Inside MacWhirter Trackless' hare system was used. The greyhounds were kept on site in the grounds of the stadium with facilities found on the left hand side of the famous Twin Towers, they included six sets of kennels housing 300 greyhounds in total with incorporated kitchens, each had its own paddock area and they were situated next door to the racing and administration offices. In addition there were isolation kennels for sick greyhounds, a large training gallop a large paddock by the racing kennels, and a veterinary surgery. The racing kennels were only on race nights.[7][8]
Two significant training appointments were made starting with Harry 'Jack' Harvey in 1936 and Leslie Reynolds three years later in 1939. The pair embarked on a series of competition wins that was the most successful in the industry for three decades.[1]
1946-1950
In 1946 Bah's Choice an English bred greyhound trained by Bob Burls clocked 29.04 sec to set a new 525 yards world and track record. Under the leadership of Arthur Elvin the greyhound racing made very large profits in 1947 of £610,000 of which £343,000 was taken by the government in tax. The totalisator turnover was a £10,905,145[9] the equivalent of a staggering £411 million as of 2015.[10]
1950s
In 1952 the track underwent changes, the circumference was shortened to 435 metres and the Inside MacWhirter Trackless hare system was replaced by an Outside McKee Scott. Three of the most well-known owners the all ran their greyhounds at Wembley; the trio of George Flintham, Noel Purvis and Norman Dupont purchased and owned many of the sports leading greyhounds.[1] In 1953, which was the year Elvin died, 30,000 people watched the final of the St Leger with Magourna Reject and the race was screened on television. John Jolliffe had taken over as Racing Manager in the late 1940s and he recruited Jack Tetlow as his deputy.[5]
During 1958 Pigalle Wonder recorded 28.78 sec at Wembley, a best time that stood for almost 20 years until the distance was changed to metres. Jim Syder Jr retired and Leslie Reynolds died with the latter leaving a legacy and record of training five Derby winners. Their replacements were Jack Kinsley and Jimmy Rimmer.[5]
1960s
In 1966 the government extended on course betting tax to all greyhound tracks. In the same year during the 1966 World Cup greyhound racing history was made when Wembley refused to cancel the greyhound meeting scheduled resulting in the Uruguay versus France fixture moving to be played at White City.[2] In 1968 Jolliffe retired after a 37 year career, also retiring was the well respected trainer Ronnie Melville replaced by the Tom Johnston Jr.[2]
1970s
The Wembley kennels were demolished in 1973 which forced some of the trainers to relocate. Jack Harvey, Bob Burls and Jack Kinsley all chose early retirement. Using a contract trainer system replacements included John Coleman from Romford Stadium and Wally Ginzel. Jack Tetlow also retired ending a 43 year association with the stadium to be replaced by a new Racing Manager called Ron Fraser.[5]
Westpark Mustard trained by Tom Johnston Jr. embarked on a record run in 1974 and after sixteen successive wins she would race and win four times at Wembley to break Mick the Miller's existing record.[3] In 1978 Peter Shotton took the role of head of racing at Wembley followed by his assistant Jim Cremin who would later become editor of the Racing Post [5]
1980s
An event called 'The Blue Riband' was introduced in 1981 which replaced the long running Spring Cup which had been one of the first major competitions in the greyhound racing calendar.[11] The stadium hosted the only ever meeting between Ballyregan Bob and Scurlogue Champ in 1985, the invitation race saw Ballyregan Bob equal the Westpark Mustard's record but sadly Scurlogue Champ failed to finish after pulling up lame. A future BBC Television trophy winner Glenowen Queen finished second but 11¾ lengths adrift.[3]
The Greyhound Racing Association GRA was taken over by Wembley plc in 1987 in a £68.5 million merger, meaning that the Wembley greyhound operation now came entirely under the GRA banner. John Rowley was the Wembley Racing Manager assisted by Peter Miller with trainers attached to the track being Ted Dickson, Pam Heasman, Adam Jackson, Wally Ginzel, John Honeysett, Tom Johnston Jr. and Hazel Walden.[5]
1990s
By 1992 GRA parent company Wembley plc announced losses of £8 million despite a £13 million profit in its UK operation. Later the Wembley plc American greyhound operation saw profits fall from £5.9 to £3.3 million and the British tracks made a £2.1 million profit but Wembley plc was servicing a sizeable debt.[12]
Closure
In 1998 during a very difficult spell the news arrived that the greyhound racing would end as plans were revealed for the stadium rebuild. The sport that had been responsible for the survival of the stadium for decades had not been included in the new plans. The last race was held on Friday 18 December 1998.[4]
Competitions
St Leger
Trafalgar Cup
Wembley Spring Cup
Coronation Stakes
Blue Riband
Select Stakes
Wembley Gold Cup
The Wembley Gold Cup was a competition held from 1929 over the stayers distance until the stadium closed.[13][14]
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Time | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Chain Mail | Jack Kennedy Harringay) | 41.52 | |
| 1930 | War Cloud | 41.45 | ||
| 1931 | Maidens Boy | S Young (Private) | 41.42 | |
| 1932 | Maidens Boy | S Young (Private) | 41.46 | |
| 1933 | Jubilee Jim | 41.15 | 1-3f | |
| 1934 | Scallywag II | Claude Champion (Catford) | 41.11 | |
| 1935 | Mick The Moocher | 41.12 | ||
| 1936 | Satans Baby | Les Parry (White City) | 41.30 | 2-1f |
| 1937 | Grosvenor Edwin | Jim Syder Sr. (Wimbledon) | 41.07 | 7-2 |
| 1938 | Grosvenor Edwin | F Rolfe (Private) | 40.96 | 1-2f |
| 1939 | Catherine of Waterhall | Bill Cowell (West Ham) | 40.71 | 100-6 |
| 1940 | Muskerry Cream | Paddy Fortune (Wimbledon) | 39.90 | 8-11f |
| 1941 | Majestic Sandills | C Crowley (Catford) | 40.71 | 2-1jf |
| 1942 | Patty Dear (dead-heat) | John Snowball (Clapton) | 41.26 | 9-2 |
| 1942 | Ashfield Star (dead-heat) | Gordon Beesley (Wembley) | 41.26 | 8-1 |
| 1943 | Maidens Champion | Paddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon) | 40.44 | 11-10f |
| 1944 | Model Dasher | Tom Baldwin (Perry Barr) | 39.93 | 4-5f |
| 1945 | Kampion Sailor | Sidney Orton (Wimbledon) | 40.19 | 4-9f |
| 1946 | Lilacs Luck | R Jones (Doncaster) | 40.06 | 4-6f |
| 1947 | Mad Midnight | Jack Toseland (Perry Barr) | 40.03 | 1-4f |
| 1948 | Northam Star | Leslie Reynolds (Wembley) | 40.65 | 5-4f |
| 1949 | Rising Tide II | Sidney Probert (Wembley) | 40.60 | 6-1 |
| 1950 | Captain The Killer | Norman Merchant (Private) | 40.40 | 7-4f |
| 1951 | Rapid Choice | Paddy McEvoy (Private) | 40.62 | 7-4 |
| 1952 | Pass On Express | Tom Lightfoot (White City) | 40.56 | 1-5f |
| 1953 | Malanna Mace | Henry Parsons (Crayford) | 41.09 | 9-2 |
| 1954 | Mottram Hero | Leslie Reynolds (Wembley) | 40.39 | 3-1 |
| 1955 | Catchman | F Quill (Private) | 41.04 | 2-1 |
| 1956 | Title Role | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 40.62 | 7-2 |
| 1957 | Shandon | Joe Booth (Private) | 40.37 | 6-1 |
| 1958 | Highwood Sovereign | Leslie Reynolds (Wembley) | 40.26 | 4-9f |
| 1959 | Greenane Airlines | Jim Irving (Private) | 39.97 | 5-1 |
| 1960 | Coradun | W Holland (White City, Man) | 40.55 | 4-1 |
| 1961 | What Cheer | Leslie Reynolds (Wembley) | 40.60 | |
| 1962 | Watch Kern | Tony Dennis (Private) | 40.10 | |
| 1963 | Northern Dante | Paddy Keane (Private) | 40.03 | |
| 1964 | Lucky Hi There | Jimmy Jowett (Clapton) | 39.28 TR | 1-3f |
| 1965 | Carols Champion | Johnny Bullock {West Ham) | 40.08 | |
| 1966 | Miss Taft | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 39.68 | |
| 1967 | Cullen Era | Clare Orton (Wimbledon) | 39.79 | |
| 1968 | Forward King | Ted Brennan (Owlerton) | 39.81 | |
| 1969 | Special Cognac | David Pett (Private) | 40.19 | 10-1 |
| 1970 | Monalee Peter | Tom Johnston Jr. (Wembley) | 39.92 | 10-1 |
| 1971 | Pallas Melody | Phil Rees Sr. (Wimbledon) | 39.58 | |
| 1972 | Pepper Joe | Charlie Coyle (Private) | 39.93 | 6-4 |
| 1973 | Scintillas Champ | 40.26 | ||
| 1974 | Streaky Sheila | Charlie Coyle (Private) | 40.28 | 6-1 |
| 1975 | Glin Bridge | George Curtis (Brighton) | 40.09 | |
| 1976 | Paradise Peg | Ted Griffin (Bletchley) | 40.07 | 5-2 |
| 1977 | Westpark Kale | Phil Rees Sr. (Wimbledon) | 40.14 | 6-4f |
| 1978 | Meadlands | John Coleman (Wembley) | 40.28 | |
| 1979 | Roystons Supreme | Adam Jackson (Wembley) | 40.37 | |
| 1980 | Black Earl | Ray Iremonger (Slough) | 39.97 | |
| 1981 | Linkside Liquor | Gordon Bailey (Yarmouth) | 43.53 | |
| 1982 | Big Dom | Sam Salvin (Owlerton) | 43.76 | 10-1 |
| 1983 | Minnies Matador | Paddy Milligan (Private) | 43.50 | |
| 1984 | Blue Shirt | George Curtis (Brighton) | 43.76 | |
| 1985 | Scurlogue Champ | Ken Peckham (Ipswich) | 43.43 | |
| 1986 | Track Man | Adam Jackson (Wembley) | 43.43 | |
| 1988 | Cottage Sparrow | 43.83 | ||
| 1990 | Clonbrin Basket | Graham Sharp (Walthamstow) | 43.45 | 1-2f |
| 1991 | Summer Fisher | Terry Atkins (Wembley) | 43.51 | 9-4 |
| 1992 | One For Shamie | Hazel Dickson (Wembley) | 43.48 | 9-2 |
| 1993 | Trans Domino | Maldwyn Thomas (Reading) | 42.79 | 1-10f |
| 1994 | Miles Dempsey | Ray Peacock (Catford) | 43.94 | 5-1 |
1929-1974 (700y), 1975-1980 (655m), 1981-1998 (710m)
Wembley Summer Cup
The Wembley Summer Cup was a competition held from 1937 over the standard distance until 1980.[13][14]
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Time | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Eves Welcome | E Harfield (Private) | 30.34 | 100-7 |
| 1938 | Ballyjoker | Sidney Orton (Wimbledon) | 30.07 | 3-1 |
| 1940 | Junior Classic | Joe Harmon (Wimbledon) | 29.60 | 5-2 |
| 1941 | Ballynennan Moon | Sidney Orton (Wimbledon) | 29.73 | 5-1 |
| 1942 | Ballynennan Moon | Sidney Orton (Wimbledon) | 29.40 | 5-6f |
| 1943 | Tower Style | Sid Jennings (Wembley) | 29.65 | 10-1 |
| 1944 | Ballyhennessy Seal | Stan Martin (Wimbledon) | 29.29 | 11-4 |
| 1945 | Newtown Defender | Paddy Fortune (Wimbledon) | 29.25 | 4-1 |
| 1946 | Bahs Choice | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 29.60 | 2-1 |
| 1947 | Dante II | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 29.96 | 1-4f |
| 1949 | Behattan Marquis | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 29.57 | 7-2 |
| 1950 | Paving Stone | Jimmy Jowett (Private) | 29.41 | 11-10f |
| 1951 | Mad Miller | Leslie Reynolds (Wembley) | 29.30 | 100-8 |
| 1952 | Endless Gossip | Leslie Reynolds (Wembley) | 29.22 | 11-10f |
| 1953 | Galtee Cleo | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 29.36 | 5-4f |
| 1955 | Gulf Of Honduras | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 29.36 | 2-1f |
| 1956 | Northern King | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 29.40 | 2-5f |
| 1957 | Scoutbush | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 29.34 | 4-7f |
| 1958 | Beware Champ | George Waterman (Wimbledon) | 29.08 | 7-1 |
| 1959 | Society Wonder | Jim Syder Sr. (Wembley) | 29.48 | 3-1 |
| 1960 | Clonalvy Pride | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 29.51 | 4-5f |
| 1961 | Sherrys Pal | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 29.37 | |
| 1962 | Any Harm | Ronnie Melville (Wembley) | 29.34 | |
| 1963 | Shady Mermaiden | Phil Rees Sr. (Clapton) | 29.53 | |
| 1964 | Die Cast | Jimmy Rimmer (Wembley) | 29.09 | 5-4f |
| 1965 | Venture Again | Dave Geggus (Walthamstow) | 29.51 | |
| 1966 | Cons Duke | Lionel Maxen (Hackney) | 29.28 | |
| 1967 | Taper Speed | Les Crawley (Private) | 29.61 | |
| 1968 | Yellow Printer | John Bassett (Clapton) | 29.20 | |
| 1969 | Northern Glow | Vicky Holloway (Private) | 29.02 | 2-1f |
| 1970 | Valiant Ray | Jimmy Rimmer (Wembley) | 29.04 | |
| 1971 | Cobbler | Dave Geggus (Walthamstow) | 29.15 | |
| 1972 | Westmead County | Natalie Savva (Private) | 29.56 | 6-4 |
| 1973 | Butchers Flash | Tom Johnston Jr. (Wembley) | 29.39 | 5-2 |
| 1974 | Mones Hero | John Coleman (Wembley) | 29.50 | 10-1 |
| 1975 | Tory Mor | Paddy Milligan (Private) | 29.25 | |
| 1976 | Doon Fantasy | Terry Dartnall (Reading) | 29.56 | 7-4 |
| 1977 | Huberts Consort | Tom Paddy Reilly (Walthamstow) | 29.17 | 3-1 |
| 1978 | Pat Seamur | Geoff De Mulder (Hall Green) | 29.02 | |
| 1979 | Desert Pilot | Geoff De Mulder (Hall Green) | 29.33 | |
| 1980 | Super Glow | 29.54 |
1937-1974 (500y), 1975-1980 (490m)
Breeders Forum Stakes
The Breeders Forum Stakes was a competition held from 1972 over the standard distance.[13][14]
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Time | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Decimal Queen | Mick Hawkins (Private) | 29.45 | |
| 1973 | Drynham Rocket | Natalie Savva (Private) | 29.55 | 14-1 |
| 1974 | Hollpark Rejon | Fred Lugg (Private) | 29.63 | 11-4 |
| 1975 | Daemonic Gambol | Paddy McEvoy (Wimbledon) | 29.45 | 1-1f |
| 1976 | Dundrum | Sid Ryall (Wembley) | 30.19 | 7-1 |
| 1977 | Glenesk Comet | Randolph Singleton (White City) | 29.34 | 5-4f |
| 1978 | Durfold Dandy | John Honeysett (Crayford) | 29.42 | 7-1 |
| 1979 | Close Encounter | Ted Dickson (Slough) | 29.87 | 3-1 |
| 1980 | Dodford Bill | Dave Drinkwater (Bletchley) | 29.60 | 1-1f |
| 1981 | Duke of Hazard | John Coleman (Wembley) | 29.16 | 4-6f |
| 1982 | Duke of Hazard | John Coleman (Wembley) | 29.62 | 8-11f |
| 1983 | Glatton Grange | Kenny Linzell (Walthamstow) | 29.25 | 10-11f |
| 1984 | Indian Trail | Smith (Monmore) | 29.48 | 4-1 |
| 1985 | Fearless Champ | Geoff De Mulder (Oxford) | 29.15 | 4-6f |
| 1986 | Westmead Cannon | Mel Bass (Milton Keynes) | 29.44 | 12-1 |
| 1987 | Sandwinder | Vicky Holloway (Oxford) | 29.20 | 5-1 |
| 1990 | Burham Boy | D Walters (Canterbury) | 29.79 | 5-2f |
| 1991 | Hare Flik | Peter Rich (Ramsgate) | 29.33 | 10-1 |
| 1992 | Westmead Spirit | Natalie Savva (Milton Keynes) | 29.39 | 3-1 |
(490m)
Empire Stadium Stakes
The Empire Hurdles Stakes was a competition held from 1930 over hurdles.[13][14]
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Time | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Smart Fashion | Paddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon) | ||
| 1931 | Rule The Roost | Joe Harmon (White City) | ||
| 1932 | Long Hop | Ian McCorkindale – Harringay | ||
| 1933 | Scallywag II | Claude Champion (Catford) | ||
| 1934 | The Longfellow II | Sidney Orton (Wimbledon) | ||
| 1935 | Era Jem Mount | |||
| 1936 | Red Car | Joe Harmon (Wimbledon) | 31.09 | 7-4jf |
| 1937 | Border Mutton | Paddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon) | 30.91 | 8-11f |
| 1938 | Lenins Ring | Joe Harmon (Wimbledon) | 30.93 | 4-5f |
| 1939 | Printer | Paddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon) | 30.23 | 5-4f |
| 1940 | Juvenile Classic | Joe Harmon (Wimbledon) | 30.56 | 4-5f |
| 1941 | Tact | Paddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon) | 30.49 | 9-4 |
| 1942 | Still Moving | Paddy Fortune (Wimbledon) | 30.56 | 11-8f |
| 1943 | Frating Dan | A F Dandridge (Catford) | 30.17 | 2-1 |
| 1944 | Derryboy Jubilee | Stan Biss (Catford) | 30.25 | 6-4 |
| 1945 | Nilo | |||
| 1947 | Obstinate Invader | Jerry Hannafin (Wimbledon) | 30.50 | 5-4f |
| 1950 | Shauns Bandit | Stanley Biss (Private) | 30.65 | 100-8 |
| 1951 | Devil O'Leer | W Taylor (White City) | 30.15 | 11-10f |
| 1964 | Knowing Nowt | Gordon Hodson (White City) | 41.86 | 7-1 |
| 1970 | Petronius | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 41.56 | |
| 1972 | Clinker Pat | 41.61 | ||
| 1973 | Mad Cavalier | 41.56 | ||
| 1974 | Secret Armour | Tom Paddy Reilly (Walthamstow) | 30.49 | |
| 1975 | Try It Blackie | Frank Melville Harringay) | 30.22 | |
| 1976 | Black Pengola | Phil Rees Sr. (Wimbledon) | 31.05 | 4-5f |
| 1977 | Meanus Dandy | Joe Pickering (White City) | 30.16 | 5-2 |
| 1978 | Meanus Dandy | Joe Pickering (White City) | 30.46 | |
| 1979 | Bowery Music | 30.67 | ||
| 1980 | Laurdella Wizard | Mrs Berry Bateman (Hackney) | 30.49 | 9-2 |
| 1981 | Westlands Steve | Gunner Smith (Brighton) | 29.98 | 10-11f |
| 1990 | Gizmo Pasha | Linda Mullins (Romford) | 30.83 | 11-8 |
| 1991 | Ballinlough Hill | Arthur Hitch (Wimbledon) | 30.09 | 12-1 |
| 1992 | Regular Yank | Bernie Doyle (Oxford) | 30.08 | 4-6f |
| 1993 | Heavenly Duke | Linda Mullins (Walthamstow) | 30.14 | 4-1 |
| 1994 | Lammermuir Lad | Bert Meadows (Oxford) | 30.25 | 9-2 |
| 1995 | In The Doghouse | Tom Foster (Wimbledon) | 30.03 | 8-1 |
| 1996 | Bodrun Sunshine | Linda Mullins (Walthamstow) | 30.49 | 33-1 |
| 1997 | Delightful Star | Russell Samson (Private) | 30.02 | 10-1 |
1930-1973 (700y H), 1974 (525y H), 1975-1997 (490m H), 1952-1960 (not held)
Track records
Pre-Metric
| Distance | Greyhound | Time | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525y | Mick the Miller | 30.04 | 23.03.1931 | Spring Cup final |
| 525y | Duffys Arrival [15] | 29.09 | 1945 | National Record |
| 525y | Bah's Choice | 29.04 | 22.04.1946 | World & National Record |
| 525y | Pauls Fun [16] | 28.91 | 1956 | |
| 525y | Pigalle Wonder | 28.78 | 26.05.1958 | |
| 700y | Model Dasher | 39.73 | 09.09.1944 | National Record |
| 700y | Dante II | 39.72 | 05.1947 | St Leger semi-finals |
| 700y | Dante II | 39.70 | 01.06.1947 | St Leger Final |
| 700y | Clonalvy Pride | 39.64 | 06.06.1961 | |
| 700y | Lucky Hi There | 39.28 | 15.06.1964 | Gold Cup Final |
| 725y | Lucky Arrow II | 41.19 | 30.08.1965 | |
| 880y | Avis | 51.30 | 1962 | TV Trophy final |
| 880y | Chieftains Envoy | 51.24 | 08.03.1965 | |
| 880y | Ballyhandy Cedar | 21.03.1966 | ||
| 880y | Miss Taft | 50.78 | 17.07.1967 | |
| 900y | Hillstride | 51.93 | 11.05.1964 | |
| 900y | Poor Mick | 51.84 | 29.07.1968 | |
| 990y | Gananocque Ranger | 58.32 | 29.05.1939 | National Record |
| 990y | Canada's Glory | 58.20 | 18.09.1948 | |
| 990y | The Popular Streak | 57.87 | 18.05.1959 | |
| 990y | Chantilly Lace | =57.87 | 16.05.1960 | |
| 525yH | Dark General | 30.09 | 20.05.1946 | National Record |
| 525yH | Ballinatona Special | 30.10 | 04.09.1961 | |
| 525yH | Sherrys Prince | 29.81 | 20.10.1969 | |
| 700yH | Saucy Lad | 40.85 | 01.08.1960 |
Post-Metric Track records
| Distance | Greyhound | Time | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275m | Bray Vale | 16.22 | 08.06.1979 | |
| 275m | Travara Rock [17] | 16.21 | 1981 | |
| 275m | Celtic Mythology | 16.09 | 18.11.1983 | |
| 275m | Often Hungry | 16.06 | 13.08.1986 | |
| 275m | Flashy Rocket | 15.99 | 17.10.1988 | |
| 490m | Myroyal | 29.01 | 03.09.1979 | |
| 490m | Decoy Ranger [17] | 28.99 | 1981 | |
| 490m | Glen Miner [18] | 28.98 | 05.02.1982 | |
| 490m | Fearless Champ | 28.89 | 11.04.1986 | |
| 490m | Gino | 28.82 | 22.04.1988 | |
| 490m | Yes Speedy | 28.82 | 1989 | |
| 490m | Phantom Flash [19] | 28.79 | 01.10.1990 | Produce heats |
| 490m | Certain Way | 28.76 | 14.02.1992 | |
| 655m | Tartan Khan | 39.45 | 01.09.1975 | St Leger Final |
| 655m | Cullane Again | 39.56 | 23.08.1982 | |
| 655m | Track Man | 39.56 | 24.08.1984 | |
| 655m | Black Earl [17] | 39.73 | 19.05.1980 | |
| 655m | Ballyregan Bob | 39.46 | 23.08.1985 | St Leger Second Round |
| 655m | Chicita Banana | 39.51 | 05.05.1989 | |
| 655m | Spring Rose | 39.29 | 05.10.1996 | St Leger Final |
| 710m | Roystons Supreme | 43.40 | 03.09.1979 | |
| 710m | Try Travelscene | 42.90 | 21.05.1982 | |
| 710m | Ballyregan Bob | 42.63 | 11.12.1985 | John Power Showdown |
| 845m | Dunworkin | 52.59 | 24.11.1975 | |
| 850m | Jolly United | 53.13 | 01.01.1980 | |
| 850m | Croshea Echo [17] | 52.88 | 1981 | |
| 850m | Pineapple Choice | 52.53 | 26.07.1982 | |
| 925m | My Tootsie | 58.03 | 1987 | |
| 490mH | Westlands Steve | 29.83 | 09.01.1981 | |
| 490mH | Castlelyons Cash | 29.70 | 28.04.1986 | 6 flights |
| 490mH | Gizmo Pasha | 30.05 | 1989 | |
| 490mH | Ballinlough Hill | 29.88 | 08.01.1992 | 5 flights |
| 655mH | Trixies Snipe | 41.60 | 02.09.1983 | |
| 655mH | Ellas Ivy | 40.99 | 14.08.1987 |
Wembley Greyhound Derby winners
- 1933 Future Cutlet
- 1937 Wattle Bark
- 1948 Priceless Border
- 1949 Narrogar Ann
- 1951 Ballylanigan Tanist
- 1952 Endless Gossip
- 1954 Pauls Fun
- 1958 Pigalle Wonder
- 1959 Mile Bush Pride
See also
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