Trafalgar Cup

The Trafalgar Cup is a greyhound competition held at Monmore Green Stadium for puppies under the age of two.[1] It is the oldest puppy competition in the racing calendar.[2]

Trafalgar Cup
LocationMonmore Green Stadium
Inaugurated1929
Race information
Distance480 metres
SurfaceSand
QualificationPuppies only
(15-24 months old)
Purse£2,500 (winner)

It was contested at Wembley Stadium from 1929 until 1998,[3] but when the Wembley Greyhounds ended it moved to Oxford Stadium in 1999 and then on to Monmore Green Stadium in 2015.[4]

Past winners

[5]

Year Winner Breeding Trainer Time SP
1929 So GreenRunning Rein – SalsetteJim Syder Sr. (Wembley)30.48 sec
1930 Seldom LedSociety Boy – PityWally Green (West Ham)30.76 sec
1931 Wild WoolleyHautley – Wild WitchJack Rimmer (White City-Manchester)30.84 sec
1932 Mikado BeautyHertford – Little Fawn BiddyJim Syder Sr. (Wembley)31.02 sec7-2
1933 Grey RacaBarna Maghery – Maesydd MischiefJohnny Bullock (Harringay)30.86 sec5-4f
1934 Black Lion FavouriteDrumcro – Jinnie PrideGeorge McKay (Reading)30.93 sec7-2
1935 EsksellElsell – EskbankLes Parry (White City)30.55 sec2-1
1936 Grosvenor BobGolden Hammer – Wonderful ExpressionJim Syder Sr. (Wembley)30.22 sec2–1
1937 Quarter DayLawyers Fee- House KeeperJoe Harmon (Wimbledon)30.62 sec7–2
1938 GayhunterDans Leg - Trianon LassPatrick McKinney (Carntyne)30.44 sec5–2
1941 Laughing LieutenantBeef Cutlet – Maid Of TenbyBert Heyes (White City)30.12 sec7–4f
1942 Jubilee TimeFine Jubilee – Winning TimeLeslie Reynolds (Wembley)30.97 sec11–4
1943 Dark TigerTiger Jazz – See The LightBill Higgins (Oxford)30.18 sec9–2
1944 Wandering LadKilrea Lad – Mildas JasonStanley Biss (Clapton Stadium)30.12 sec100–7
1945 Ballymac TanistTanist – Ramolas Pet AgainLeslie Reynolds (Wembley)29.68 sec6–4f
1946 Shadowlands Delight [6]Wireless Delight – Shadowlands SiriusIvy Regan (Private)30.20 sec11–8
1947 Mad BirthdayMad Tanist – Bellas BloomStanley Biss (Clapton Stadium)29.73 sec11–8
1948 Baytown ColonelBaytown Cuckoo – Baytown CrowStanley Biss (Clapton Stadium)29.73 sec9–4
1949 Ballycurren GarrettBallycurren Duke – Ballymakeera KeeperJack Harvey (Wembley)30.39 sec10–1
1950 Rushton Smutty [7]Mad Tanist – Summer FrockJack Harvey (Wembley)30.00 sec11–4
1951 Magourna RejectAstras Son – Saucy DameNoreen Collin (Walthamstow)29.81 sec2–5f
1952 Galtee CleoSandown Champion – CleopatraJack Harvey (Wembley)29.39 sec5–4
1953 Pauls FunSandown Champion – All FunLeslie Reynolds (Wembley)29.49 sec10–1
1954 Golden SailMaddest Neighbour – Merry MistakeGeorge Crussell (Private)29.71 sec6–1
1955 Our Tim IIEndless Gossip – Hanslope JeanJoe Pickering (New Cross)29.78 sec6–1
1956 Highwood SovereignWestbourne – Pretty Miss AmberTom Smith (Clapton Stadium)29.67 sec7–2
1957 Deep RiverBaytown Coak – Newhill PrimroseBob Burls (Wembley)29.62 sec7–4f
1958 Joys PrinceSmalltown – Fancy FawnGeorge Waterman (Wimbledon)30.03 sec20–1
1959 Duleek DandyFlash Jack – Flower Of DuleekBill Dash (Private)29.72 sec11–4
1960 Ballinsloe BlondieNorthern King – Ballinasloe ChickenJack Harvey (Wembley)29.95 sec7–4
1961 Little ArchieFlash Jack – Little JinglerHarry Parsons (Crayford)30.09 sec5–1
1962 Sugarloaf ScottFearless Mac – Nellies UnitPhil Rees Sr. (Clapton Stadium)29.67 sec1–1f
1963 Fear OMan Of Pleasure – SummerPam Heasman (Private)29.30 sec10–1
1964 Double MarchBuffalo Bill – Racing OnM Sanderson (Private)29.35 sec4–1
1965 Ling BirdThe Grand Canal – Cheeky CissTommy 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow)29.42 sec4–9f
1966 Lucky MeHook Chieftain – Avenue EastTommy 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow)29.33 sec5–1
1967 King CheataJamie Serra – Madam CheataBarney O'Connor (Walthamstow)29.94 sec16–1
1968 Active HostFaithful Hope – Painting RosedalePaddy McEvoy (Wimbledon)29.73 sec2–1
1969 Sherwood GlenMaryville Hi – Bresheen UmmJoe Booth (Private)29.47 sec5–4f
1970 Todos KingpinHi Express – Lough Sillan GirlJack Durkin (Walthamstow)29.67 sec10–1
1971 Todos ImpHi Express – Estelles FollyDavid Geggus (Walthamstow)29.56 sec14–1
1972 Stow WelcomeOwn Pride – Miss EqualBarney O'Connor (Walthamstow)29.44 sec2–1jf
1973 Coin CaseFinolas Yarn – Lovely SilkCharlie Smoothy (Clapton Stadium)29.55 sec1–5f
1974 Pineapple GrandThe Grand Silver – Pineapple BabyFrank Baldwin (Perry Barr)29.08 sec1–5f
1975 The Snow QueenRight O'Myross – Ballybeg ModelSid Ryall (Wembley)29.34 sec6–4f
1976 Hunsdon PrideMonalee Pride – Offshore SpecDavid Geggus (Walthamstow)29.33 sec11–2
1977 Homely GirlKudas Honour – Our HouseGeoff De Mulder (Hall Green)29.30 sec3–1
1978 Offshore DiverBright Lad – Offshore SpecChris Coyle (Private)29.32 sec12–1
1979 Trinas GirlMyrtown – Trina CeiliEdna Wearing (Bletchley)29.53 sec3–1
1980 Sailor MayShamrock Sailor – Ellie MayDavid Kinchett (Wimbledon)29.35 sec10–11f
1981 Careless DragonDragonara – Aileen AlannaJim Morgan (Oxford)29.24 sec11–8f
1982 Mt Keeffe StarNameless Star – Hi Land PegGeoff De Mulder (Coventry)29.35 sec7–1
1983 GlenamonaThurles Yard - Lady ClonadMaurice Buckland (Cradley Heath)29.52 sec9–2
1984 Debbies TimeKillaclug Jet – Debbies DarkeyPaddy Hancox (Hall Green)29.34 sec2–1f
1985 Ticketys GiftArmagh Rocket – GabrielleGeoff De Mulder (Private)29.36 sec10–11f
1986 Trans BrandyKnockrour Slave – ShelleyErnie Gaskin Sr. (Private)29.70 sec16–1
1987 Fearless AceMt Keeffe Star – Sarahs BunnyGeoff De Mulder (Private)29.06 sec7–2
1988 Alley BallyAlleys Blue – PenmaricTerry Dartnall (Wembley)28.96 sec7–2
1989 Saucy BenHot Sauce Yankee – Blazing CityTom Foster (Wimbledon)29.99 sec7–1
1990 Madison SupremeOdell Supreme – Donoughmore RoseBarry Silkman (Private)29.36 sec7–2
1991 Claymor SpotBlack Tango – LatchstringBob Gilling (Reading)29.32 sec2–1f
1992 Gara PaintCurryhills Gara - Paint And PowderNorah McEllistrim (Wimbledon)29.30 sec7–2
1993 Affadown TonyBallyard Hoffman – Aghadown HeatherNikki Adams (Canterbury)29.48 sec7–2
1994 Trade ExchangeGreenpark Fox – Trade GoldTony Taylor (Private)29.16 sec7–4f
1995 Clear ProspectDeerpark Jim – Clear IssueLinda Mullins (Walthamstow)29.58 sec20–1
1996 Listen To ThisItsallovernow – Danielles LadyChris Duggan (Walthamstow)29.35 sec6–4jf
1997 Ground ZeroSlaneyside Hare – Glue VixenGeoff De Mulder (Private)28.85 sec2–9f
1998 El CantorWestmead Merlin – Tullig ChoiceLinda Mullins (Walthamstow)29.30 sec4–1
1999 SensationalBoyne Walk – Droopys FionaJim Reynolds (Walthamstow)27.15 sec5–2
2000 Droopys MintStaplers Jo-Quare SeasonTed Soppitt (Private)27.06 sec6–1
2001 Greenacre BelleLarkhill Jo-Longvalley BelleRay Peacock (Wimbledon)27.13 sec3–1
2002 Cooly CougarTop Honcho-Droopys KylieBrian Clemenson (Hove)26.87 sec9–4f
2003 Money SweeperPowerful Flash-Cry RockyJenny March (Peterborough)27.23 sec6–1
2004 Kegans ChoiceTop Honcho - Kegans MissBrian Clemenson (Hove)27.41 sec5–1
2005 Camp BuglerDroopys Vieri-Farloe DingleBarrie Draper (Sheffield)26.72 sec5–2
2006 Horseshoe PingTop Honcho-Lucy MayJim Reynolds (Romford)26.86 sec3–1
2007 Westcounty LadyTop Honcho-Pats FlightJo Burridge (Poole)27.14 sec7–1
2008 Drink Up ZorroGalipip Trooper – Hows TingsPaul Sallis (Hall Green)26.95 sec5–1
2009 Freedom EmmaBrett Lee - Miss FrecklesRichard Yeates (Oxford)26.64 sec3–1
2010 Stans PrinterBoherduff Light – Killough PearlJim Reynolds (Romford)27.58 sec2–1
2011 Spencers LadKinloch Brae – Broadacres KatieAngie Kibble (Oxford)27.17 sec5–1
2012 Guinness DustyDroopys Scolari – Kilelton RoseSeamus Cahill (Hove)26.87 sec6–1
2015 Roxholme Barkley [8]Droopys Scolari – Bellmore RubyHayley Keightley (Private)28.23 sec1–1f
2016 Charity Dragon [9]Dragon Shield – Arboy NiamhPat Rosney (Private)28.20 sec3-1
2017 King Elvis [10]Tullymurry Act - Skate OnLiz McNair (Private)27.96 sec4-6f
2018 King Sheeran [11]Eden The Kid - Skate OnLiz McNair (Private)28.34 sec11-10
2019 Droopys Addition [12]Droopys Jet - Droopys HildaErnest Gaskin Jr. (Private)28.05 sec5-2

Venues & Distances

  • 1929-1974 (Wembley 525y)
  • 1975-1998 (Wembley 490m)
  • 1999-2012 (Oxford 450m)
  • 2015–present (Monmore 480m)

Sponsors

  • 1999-2001 (William Hill Bookmakers)
  • 2002-2006 (Mike Allan Bookmakers)
  • 2008-2009 (Pattinson Construction)
  • 2007, 2010-2011 (Stadium Bookmakers)
  • 2012-2012 (Mick Lowe)
  • 2015-2018 (Kevin Perisi)
  • 2019-present (Ladbrokes)

References

  1. Genders, Roy (1975). The Greyhound and Racing Greyhound. Page Brothers (Norwich). ISBN 0-85020-0474.
  2. "George Curtis Trafalgar Cup at Monmore - an appreciation of a legendary trainer". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  3. Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File, page 144. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
  4. "Resurrecting the great Trafalgar was pure class". Racing Post. Archived from the original on 2015-09-09.
  5. Hobbs, Jonathan (2007). Greyhound Annual 2008, pages 162-163. Raceform. ISBN 978-1-905153-53-4.
  6. "Monthly Greyhound Star (Remember When)". Greyhound Star. 2012.
  7. "Remember When - August". Greyhound Star. 2018.
  8. "The Des Loughrey Trafalgar Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  9. "2016 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  10. "2017 Trafalgar Cup". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  11. "2018 Trafalgar Cup". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  12. "2019 Trafalgar Cup". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
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