The Grand Prix
The Grand Prix was a classic greyhound competition held at Walthamstow.[1]
It was first run in 1945 and in 1971 it was granted classic status. The race came to an end following the closure of Walthamstow in 2007. The race is not to be confused with the William Hill Grand Prix held at Sunderland.[2]
Past winners
| Year | Winning Greyhound | Winning Trainer | Winning Time | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Magic Bohemian | Leslie Reynolds (Wembley) | 30.03 sec | 10-11f |
| 1946 | Tonycus | Leslie Reynolds (Wembley) | 30.19 sec | 6-1 |
| 1947 | Mondays News | Sidney Orton (Wimbledon) | 30.41 sec | 2-1 |
| 1948 | Ruby Cut | J P Bott (Private) | 30.31 sec | 11-4 |
| 1949 | Red Wind | Frank Davis (Private) | 29.82 sec | 10-11f |
| 1950 | Arrow Boy | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 30.28 sec | 5-1 |
| 1951 | Rushton Smutty | Frank Johnson (Private) | 29.80 sec | 4-6f |
| 1954 | Rushton Spot | Frank Johnson (Private) | 29.57 sec | 100-30 |
| 1955 | Duet Leader | Tom'Paddy'Reilly (Walthamstow) | 29.42 sec | 13-8f |
| 1956 | Land of Song | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 29.70 sec | 7-2 |
| 1957 | Klcaskin Kern | Tony Dennis (Private) | 29.25 sec | 8-11f |
| 1958 | Granthamian | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 29.98 sec | 1-1f |
| 1960 | Dunstown Paddy | Tom'Paddy'Reilly (Walthamstow) | 28.26 sec | 11-4 |
| 1961 | Clonalvy Romance | W Taylor (White City) | 28.57 sec | 9-2 |
| 1963 | Mondays Ranger | Tom'Paddy'Reilly (Walthamstow) | 28.03 sec | 4-5f |
| 1966 | Westpark Bison | Barney O'Connor (Walthamstow) | 40.14 sec | 8-11f |
| 1968 | Carmen John | J Mills (Private) | 41.16 sec | 10-1 |
| 1969 | Chame Sparrow | Barney O'Connor (Walthamstow) | 40.75 sec | 6-1 |
| 1970 | Baton | Jack Durkin (Walthamstow) | 40.39 sec | 9-4f |
| 1971 | Breachs Buzzard | Colin McNally (Perry Barr) | 40.00 sec | 4-5f |
| 1973 | Pendys Mermaid | Dave Geggus (Walthamstow) | 40.65 sec | 11-8f |
| 1974 | Ballyglass Hope | Don Thornton (Private) | 40.58 sec | 7-1 |
| 1976 | Manderlay King | Geoff DeMulder (Hall Green) | 40.21 sec | 9-2 |
| 1977 | Paradise Spectre | Pat Mullins (Private) | 40.19 sec | 6-4f |
| 1978 | Paradise Spectre | Pat Mullins (Private) | 40.03 sec | 3-1jf |
| 1979 | Frame That | Ted Dickson (Slough) | 39.57 sec | 11-2 |
| 1980 | Sport Promoter | Pat Mullins (Cambridge) | 40.17 sec | 2-1jf |
| 1981 | Rathduff Solara | Tony Dennis (Southend) | 40.71 sec | 2-1jf |
| 1982 | Huberts Shade | Adam Jackson (Wembley) | 39.73 sec | 11-8f |
| 1983 | Flying Duke | Paddy Coughlan (Crayford) | 40.49 sec | 4-1 |
| 1984 | Sunrise Sonny | George Curtis (Hove) | 40.00 sec | 25-1 |
| 1985 | Slaneyside Gold | Jim Sherry (Walthamstow) | 40.00 sec | 5-1 |
| 1986 | Westmead Move | Nick Savva (Private) | 39.35 sec | 10-11f |
| 1987 | Olivers Wish | Nick Savva (Private) | 39.86 sec | 7-2 |
| 1988 | Digby Bridge | John Malcolm (Hall Green) | 40.14 sec | 50-1 |
| 1989 | Waltham Abbey | Ernie Gaskin Sr. (Private) | 39.91 sec | 2-1 |
| 1990 | Dempseys Whisper | Patsy Byrne (Canterbury) | 39.07 sec | 4-11f |
| 1991 | Dempseys Whisper | Patsy Byrne (Canterbury) | 39.20 sec | 2-1f |
| 1992 | Westmead Darkie | Nick Savva (Private) | 39.36 sec | 2-1f |
| 1993 | Redwood Girl | Ernie Gaskin Sr. (Walthamstow) | 39.89 sec | 5-1 |
| 1994 | Redwood Girl | Ernie Gaskin Sr. (Walthamstow) | 39.74 sec | 2-1 |
| 1995 | Suncrest Sail | Charlie Lister OBE (Private) | 39.62 sec | 11-10f |
| 1996 | Spring Rose | Charlie Lister OBE (Nottingham) | 39.05 sec | 4-7f |
| 1997 | El Grand Senor | Linda Mullins (Walthamstow) | 39.38 sec | 12-1 |
| 1998 | Dans Sport | Charlie Lister OBE (Private) | 39.79 sec | 6-1 |
| 1999 | Palace Issue | Linda Mullins (Walthamstow) | 40.32 sec | 9-4f |
| 2000 | Palace Issue | Linda Mullins (Walthamstow) | 39.32 sec | 1-3f |
| 2001 | Slick Tom | Owen McKenna (Wimbledon) | 40.02 sec | 9-2 |
| 2002 | Sheriff Bow Wow | John Mullins (Walthamstow) | 40.05 sec | 8-1 |
| 2003 | Special Trick | Linda Jones (Walthamstow) | 39.85 sec | 4-1 |
| 2004 | Ronnies Flight | Linda Jones (Walthamstow) | 40.03 sec | 11-8f |
| 2005 | Clonbrin Show | Mick Puzey (Walthamstow) | 39.55 sec | 5-2f |
| 2006 | January Tiger | Mark Wallis (Walthamstow) | 39.47 sec | 9-2 |
| 2007 | Foulden Special | Derek Knight (Hove) | 39.45 sec | 1-1f |
1945–1958 (525 yards) 1960–1963 (500 yards) 1966–1974 (600 yards) 1976–2007 (640 metres)
References
- ↑ http://www.thedogs.co.uk
- ↑ Hobbs, Jonathan (2007). Greyhound Annual 2008. Raceform Compton. ISBN 978-1-905153-53-4.
- ↑ "Major Races - Grand Prix". Greyhound Racing History.
External links
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