Harold Wright (greyhound trainer)

Harold Wright (18841974) was a notable greyhound trainer, famed for training nine winners of the Waterloo Cup.[1] Born in Ditton, Lancashire he was the eldest son of Joe Wright, who achieved training success with two Waterloo Cup winners in the late 19th century. He established his kennels initially at Preston Brook, Cheshire and then later at Formby, Lancashire.[2] Among the noted owners that he trained for were; Lord Tweedmouth,the Duke of Leeds, Major Hugh Peel, of Bryn-Y-Pys, Overton-on-Dee and Colonel J.E. Dennis.

The following is a list of the Waterloo Cup winning greyhounds that he trained:[3][4][5]

References

  1. Page 187 Edwardes Clarke. H (1978) The Waterloo Cup 1922-1977. Hindhead Publications, Surrey
  2. Blanning, Charles & Prescott, Sir Mark The Waterloo Cup: The first 150 years
  3. Hall, Lowie (1922) Fifty Six Waterloo Cups
  4. Edwardes Clarke. H (1978) The Waterloo Cup 1922-1977. Hindhead Publications, Surrey
  5. Blanning, Charles & Prescott, Sir Mark The Waterloo Cup: The first 150 years
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