St Leger (greyhounds)
The St Leger is an original classic greyhound competition held at Wimbledon Stadium.[1] It was run at Wembley Stadium from 1928 until 1998, it moved to its current home in 1999.[2]
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Winning Time | Starting Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Burletta | Alf Mulliner (Wembley) | 41.91 sec | 5-2 | |
| 1929 | Loughnagare | Paddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon) | 42.76 sec | 4-9f | |
| 1930 | Maidens Boy | S.Young (Private) | 41.48 sec | 4-9f | |
| 1931 | Mick The Miller | Sidney Orton (Wimbledon) | 41.31 sec | 1-1f | |
| 1932 | Fret Not | Leslie Reynolds (White City) | 41.35 sec | 7-2 | |
| 1933 | The Daw | Sidney Probert (Wembley) | 41.24 sec | 6-4f | |
| 1934 | Bosham | Leslie Reynolds (White City) | 41.17 sec | 13-8 | |
| 1935 | Satans Baby | Les Parry (White City) | 40.95 sec | 10-11f | |
| 1936 | Ataxy | Leslie Reynolds (White City) | 40.39 sec | 6-4 | |
| 1937 | Grosvenor Bob | Jim Syder Sr. (Wembley) | 41.13 sec | 1-2f | |
| 1938 | Gretas Rosary | Eddie Wright (Harringay) | 40.82 sec | 7-4jf | |
| 1939 | Gayhunter | Eddie Wright (Harringay) | 41.79 sec | 7-4 | |
| 1945 | Robeen Printer | George McKay (Coventry) | 40.03 sec | 2-5f | |
| 1946 | Bohernagraga Boy | Jim Syder Sr. (Wembley) | 39.92 sec | 1-1f | |
| 1947 | Dante II | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 39.70 sec | 2-9f | |
| 1948 | Streets After Midnight | Les Parry (White City) | 40.40 sec | 5-2 | |
| 1949 | Lovely Rio | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 40.77 sec | 7-1 | |
| 1950 | Fawn Mack | George Curtis (Park Royal) | 40.56 sec | 11-10f | |
| 1951 | Black Mire | Jack Toseland (Perry Barr) | 40.19 sec | 2-1 | |
| 1952 | Funny Worker | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 40.50 sec | 6-1 | |
| 1953 | Magourna Reject | Tom 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow) | 39.88 sec | 7-4f | |
| 1954 | Pancho Villa | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 40.99 sec | 1-1f | |
| 1955 | Title Role | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 40.78 sec | 4-1 | |
| 1956 | Jakfigaralt | Joe Booth (Private) | 40.50 sec | 7-2 | |
| 1957 | Duke of Alva | Dicky Myles (Coventry) | 39.97 sec | 4-6f | |
| 1958 | Barrys Prince | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 40.01 sec | 4-1 | |
| 1959 | Wincot Clifford | Jack Toseland (Perry Barr) | 40.25 sec | 5-4f | |
| 1960 | Jungle Man | Harry Tasker (Private) | 40.08 sec | 2-1 | |
| 1961 | Clonalvy Pride | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 39.64 sec | 4-7f | |
| 1962 | Powerstown Prospect | Ronnie Melville (Harringay) | 40.02 sec | 8-1 | |
| 1963 | Friendly Lass | Tony Dennis(Private) | 40.15 sec | 2-1 | |
| 1964 | Lucky Hi There | Jimmy Jowett (Clapton) | 39.90 sec | 1-2f | |
| 1965 | Greenane Flash | Jimmy Quinn(Perry Barr) | 40.13 sec | 2-1 | |
| 1966 | Summer Guest | Wilf France (Harringay) | 40.03 sec | 11-8f | |
| 1967 | O'Haras Rebel | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 39.54 sec | 6-1 | |
| 1968 | Forward King | Ted Brennan (Owlerton) | 39.98 sec | 9-4 | |
| 1969 | Crefogue Dancer | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 39.65 sec | 8-1 | |
| 1970 | Spotted Rory | Paddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon) | 40.28 sec | 2-1f | |
| 1971 | Dolores Rocket | Herbert White (Private) | 40.03 sec | 1-2f | |
| 1972 | Ramdeen Stuart | Norman Oliver (Brough Park) | 39.82 sec | 2-1 | |
| 1973 | Case Money | Ted Parker (Harringay) | 39.89 sec | 6-4jf | |
| 1974 | Cute Caddie | David Kinchett (White City) | 41.17 sec | 4-1 | |
| 1975 | Tartan Khan | Gwen Lynds (Bletchley) | 39.45 sec | 7-2 | Track Record |
| 1976 | Westmead Champ | Pam Heasman (Hackney) | 39.90 sec | 9-4 | |
| 1977 | Stormy Spirit | Joe Pickering (White City) | 40.22 sec | 10-1 | |
| 1978 | Westmead Power | Natalie Savva (Coventry) | 39.67 sec | 4-5f | |
| 1979 | Kilmagoura Mist | Tom Johnston Jr. (Wembley) | 40.04 sec | 9-2 | |
| 1980 | Fair Reward | Bob Young (Private) | 40.46 sec | 5-2 | |
| 1981 | Fox Watch | Jill Holt (Private) | 40.17 sec | 5-2jf | |
| 1982 | Huberts Shade | Adam Jackson (Wembley) | 39.83 sec | 13-2 | |
| 1983 | Easy and Slow | Adam Jackson (Wembley) | 40.37 sec | 5-2 | |
| 1984 | Gizzajob | John Coleman (Romford) | 40.28 sec | 33-1 | |
| 1985 | Jet Circle | Ted Dickson (Wembley) | 40.14 sec | 11-4 | |
| 1986 | Lone Wolf | George Curtis (Brighton) | 39.99 sec | 9-2 | |
| 1987 | Life Policy | Bob Young (Brighton) | 39.96 sec | 12-1 | |
| 1988 | Exile Energy | Gary Baggs (Walthamstow) | 39.76 sec | 9-2 | |
| 1989 | Manx Marajax | Nigel Saunders (Belle Vue) | 39.87 sec | 33-1 | |
| 1990 | Match Point | Terry Kibble (Bristol) | 39.92 sec | 7-1 | |
| 1991 | Temps Perdu | Albert Hill (Private) | 40.18 sec | 9-4jf | |
| 1992 | Airmount Flash | Jimmy Gibson (Belle Vue) | 39.81 sec | 3-1 | |
| 1993 | Galleydown Boy | John Copplestone (Reading) | 40.06 sec | 13-2 | |
| 1994 | Ballarue Minx | Bill Masters (Hove) | 39.65 sec | 7-2 | |
| 1995 | Kens Dilemma | Theo Mentzis (Rye House) | 39.80 sec | 2-1f | |
| 1996 | Spring Rose | Charlie Lister OBE (Nottingham) | 39.29 sec | 2-5f | |
| 1997 | Tralee Crazy | Nick Savva (Walthamstow) | 39.41 sec | 4-1 | |
| 1998 | Droopys Pacino | Tony Bullen (Private) | 39.67 sec | 4-1 | |
| 1999 | Dilemmas Lad | Nick Savva (Milton Keynes) | 40.56 sec | 5-1 | |
| 2000 | Palace Issue | Linda Mullins (Walthamstow) | 40.74 sec | 1-2f | |
| 2001 | Frisby Folly | Harry Crapper (Sheffield) | 40.74 sec | 3-1 | |
| 2002 | Alibuk Lad | Dilys Steels (Private) | 40.95 sec | 10-1 | |
| 2003 | Shelbourne Star | Brian Clemenson (Hove) | 41.21 sec | 4-7f | |
| 2004 | Roxholme Girl | Hayley Keightly (Private) | 41.32 sec | 3-1 | |
| 2005 | Greenacre Lin | Brian Clemenson (Hove) | 41.16 sec | 7-4f | |
| 2006 | Ninja Blue | Charlie Lister OBE (Private) | 41.52 sec | 11-4 | |
| 2007 | Spiridon Louis | Lorraine Sams (Crayford) | 40.86 sec | 4-1 | |
| 2008 | Bubbly Totti | Ted Soppitt (Private) | 41.06 sec | 1-4f | |
| 2009 | Kinda Easy | Mark Wallis (Harlow) | 40.57 sec | 2-1jf | |
| 2010 | Droopys Bradley | Paul Donovan (Wimbledon) | 41.48 sec | 1-2f | |
| 2011 | Aero Majestic | Mark Wallis (Yarmouth) | 41.62 sec | 11-4 | |
| 2012 | Blonde Reagan | Mark Wallis (Yarmouth) | 41.87 sec | 5-2f |
- 1927–1974 (Wembley Stadium, 700 y)
- 1975–1998 (Wembley Stadium, 655 m)
- 1999–2002 (Wimbledon Stadium, 660 m)
- 2003–2009 (Wimbledon Stadium, 698 m)
- 2010–present (Wimbledon Stadium, 687 m)
References
- ↑ http://www.thedogs.co.uk
- ↑ Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
- ↑ "Major Races - St Leger". Greyhound Racing History.
External links
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