St Leger (greyhounds)

The St Leger is an original classic greyhound competition.[1]

It was run at Wembley Stadium from 1928 until 1998 but when the Wembley Greyhounds ended it moved to moved to Wimbledon Stadium in 1999. [2] The race is considered to be the premier stayers (between 500 and 700 metres) competition in greyhound racing. [3]

The competition came to an end at Wimbledon after the 2016 running before being switched to GRA sister track Perry Barr.[4]

Past winners

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Year Winner Breeding Trainer Time SP Notes
1928 Burletta Jock's Lodge - Fasten FastAlf Mulliner (Wembley) 41.91 sec 5-2
1929 Loughnagare Loafer - Hands OffPaddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon) 42.76 sec 4-9f
1930 Maidens Boy Guiding Hand - Maiden HymnS.Young (Private) 41.48 sec 4-9f
1931 Mick The Miller Glorious Event - Na Boc LeiSidney Orton (Wimbledon) 41.31 sec 1-1f
1932 Fret Not Lenin - Laughing LadyLeslie Reynolds (White City) 41.35 sec 7-2
1933 The Daw Service Kit - Crazy MargaretSidney Probert (Wembley) 41.24 sec 6-4f
1934 Bosham Hertford - White CapLeslie Reynolds (White City) 41.17 sec 13-8
1935 Satans Baby Blower - Golden ValleyLes Parry (White City) 40.95 sec 10-11f
1936 Ataxy Inler - Gosha BeadLeslie Reynolds (White City) 40.39 sec 6-4
1937 Grosvenor Bob Golden Hammer - Wonderful ExpressionJim Syder Sr. (Wembley) 41.13 sec 1-2f
1938 Gretas Rosary Mick the Miller - Greta RaneeEddie Wright (Harringay) 40.82 sec 7-4jf
1939 Gayhunter Dans Leg - Trianon LassEddie Wright (Harringay) 41.79 sec 7-4
1945 Robeen Printer Dans Leg - DeocDeireannachGeorge McKay (Coventry) 40.03 sec 2-5f
1946 Bohernagraga Boy Tact - CronyJim Syder Sr. (Wembley) 39.92 sec 1-1f
1947 Dante II Well Squared - Olives IdolBob Burls (Wembley) 39.70 sec 2-9f
1948 Streets After Midnight Street Rebel - Midnight BiddyLes Parry (White City) 40.40 sec 5-2
1949 Lovely Rio Fish Hill - Rio CzarinaJack Harvey (Wembley) 40.77 sec 7-1
1950 Fawn Mack Yankee Mack - Light BuzzerGeorge Curtis (Park Royal) 40.56 sec 11-10f
1951 Black Mire Darkies Gift - Kelton FlashJack Toseland (Perry Barr) 40.19 sec 2-1
1952 Funny Worker Funny Mick - Monas LambBob Burls (Wembley) 40.50 sec 6-1
1953 Magourna Reject Astras Son - Saucy DameTom 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow) 39.88 sec 7-4f
1954 Pancho Villa Mad Birthday - Golden WithinsJack Harvey (Wembley) 40.99 sec 1-1f
1955 Title Role Celtic Chef - Coolkill DarkieJack Harvey (Wembley) 40.78 sec 4-1
1956 Jakfigaralt The Grand Champion - Prairie VixenJoe Booth (Private) 40.50 sec 7-2
1957 Duke of Alva Ballymac Ball - Marchioness MinnieDicky Myles (Coventry) 39.97 sec 4-6f
1958 Barrys Prince Champion Prince - Ballyglass AgainJack Harvey (Wembley) 40.01 sec 4-1
1959 Wincot Clifford Fly Prince - WhooshJack Toseland (Perry Barr) 40.25 sec 5-4f
1960 Jungle Man Man of Pleasure - Seafield BiddyHarry Tasker (Private) 40.08 sec 2-1
1961 Clonalvy Pride Solar Prince - AsmenaJack Harvey (Wembley) 39.64 sec 4-7f
1962 Powerstown Prospect Hi There - FaoideRonnie Melville (Harringay) 40.02 sec 8-1
1963 Friendly Lass Hi There - Sallys GossipTony Dennis(Private) 40.15 sec 2-1
1964 Lucky Hi There Hi There - Olives BonnyJimmy Jowett (Clapton) 39.90 sec 1-2f
1965 Greenane Flash Prairie Flash - Greenane ItemJimmy Quinn(Perry Barr) 40.13 sec 2-1
1966 Summer Guest Chieftains Guest - Summer LadyWilf France (Harringay) 40.03 sec 11-8f
1967 O'Haras Rebel Odd Venture - Pure HandBob Burls (Wembley) 39.54 sec 6-1
1968 Forward King Crazy Parachute - Supreme WitchTed Brennan (Owlerton) 39.98 sec 9-4
1969 Crefogue Dancer Printers Present - CrefogueBob Burls (Wembley) 39.65 sec 8-1
1970 Spotted Rory Shanes Legacy - Dainty FlashPaddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon) 40.28 sec 2-1f
1971 Dolores Rocket Newdown Heather - Come On DoloresHerbert White (Private) 40.03 sec 1-2f
1972 Ramdeen Stuart Sallys Story - Any StreakNorman Oliver (Brough Park) 39.82 sec 2-1
1973 Case Money Booked Out - Jamboree JudyTed Parker (Harringay) 39.89 sec 6-4jf
1974 Cute Caddie Red Barrel - Fellside TinyDavid Kinchett (White City) 41.17 sec 4-1
1975 Tartan Khan Spectre - Chilled SweetGwen Lynds (Bletchley) 39.45 sec 7-2 Track Record
1976 Westmead Champ Westmead County - HacksawPam Heasman (Hackney) 39.90 sec 9-4
1977 Stormy Spirit Spectre - Nora AgainJoe Pickering (White City) 40.22 sec 10-1
1978 Westmead Power Westmead County - Westmead DamsonNatalie Savva (Coventry) 39.67 sec 4-5f
1979 Kilmagoura Mist Yanka Boy - Kilmagoura FairTom Johnston Jr. (Wembley) 40.04 sec 9-2
1980 Fair Reward Flip Your Top - Modest StyleBob Young (Private) 40.46 sec 5-2
1981 Fox Watch Ritas Choice - Queen Of MorayJill Holt (Private) 40.17 sec 5-2jf
1982 Huberts Shade Luminous Lad - Huberts FateAdam Jackson (Wembley) 39.83 sec 13-2
1983 Easy and Slow Sand Man - Lucky ArrivalAdam Jackson (Wembley) 40.37 sec 5-2
1984 Gizzajob Knockrour Bank - Move 'n' GrooveJohn Coleman (Romford) 40.28 sec 33-1
1985 Jet Circle Jet Control - Kielduff FunTed Dickson (Wembley) 40.14 sec 11-4
1986 Lone Wolf Yankee Express - Breeze ValleyGeorge Curtis (Brighton) 39.99 sec 9-2
1987 Life Policy Lindas Champion - Lucky FriendBob Young (Brighton) 39.96 sec 12-1
1988 Exile Energy Gambling Fever - Princess NoraGary Baggs (Walthamstow) 39.76 sec 9-2
1989 Manx Marajax Easy And Slow - Darian IvyNigel Saunders (Belle Vue) 39.87 sec 33-1
1990 Match Point Tico - Cuddles SandyTerry Kibble (Bristol) 39.92 sec 7-1
1991 Temps Perdu Coolmona Man - Miss TicoAlbert Hill (Private) 40.18 sec 9-4jf
1992 Airmount Flash Mr John Dee - Airmount MaryJimmy Gibson (Belle Vue) 39.81 sec 3-1
1993 Galleydown Boy Flashy Sir - Annies LastJohn Copplestone (Reading) 40.06 sec 13-2
1994 Ballarue Minx Greenpark Fox - Ballarue SuzyBill Masters (Hove) 39.65 sec 7-2
1995 Kens Dilemma Murlens Slippy - Daisys SpiritTheo Mentzis (Rye House) 39.80 sec 2-1f
1996 Spring Rose Galtymore Lad - Rachels BabyCharlie Lister OBE (Nottingham) 39.29 sec 2-5f
1997 Tralee Crazy Ratify - Dennys DaisyNick Savva (Walthamstow) 39.41 sec 4-1
1998 Droopys Pacino Phantom Flash - Droopys FergieTony Bullen (Private) 39.67 sec 4-1
1999 Dilemmas Lad Frightful Flash - Kens DilemmaNick Savva (Milton Keynes) 40.56 sec 5-1
2000 Palace Issue Deerpark Jim - Clear IssueLinda Mullins (Walthamstow) 40.74 sec 1-2f
2001 Frisby Folly Toms the Best - Frisby FanfareHarry Crapper (Sheffield) 40.74 sec 3-1
2002 Alibuk Lad Toms The Best - Glencoe StarDilys Steels (Private) 40.95 sec 10-1
2003 Shelbourne Star Eyeman - Rapid PassionBrian Clemenson (Hove) 41.21 sec 4-7f
2004 Roxholme Girl Pacific Mile – Gilded ChoiceHayley Keightley (Private) 41.32 sec 3-1
2005 Greenacre Lin Top Honcho – First To ReturnBrian Clemenson (Hove) 41.16 sec 7-4f
2006 Ninja Blue Roanokee – BallycummerJilCharlie Lister OBE (Private) 41.52 sec 11-4
2007 Spiridon Louis Droopys Vieri – Early FlightLorraine Sams (Crayford) 40.86 sec 4-1
2008 Bubbly Totti World Class – Droopys SevilleTed Soppitt (Private) 41.06 sec 1-4f
2009 Kinda Easy Just The Best – Kinda SleepyMark Wallis (Harlow) 40.57 sec 2-1jf
2010 Droopys Bradley Droopys Kewell – Droopys MoPaul Donovan (Wimbledon) 41.48 sec 1-2f
2011 Aero Majestic Hondo Black – Rough IllusionMark Wallis (Yarmouth) 41.62 sec 11-4
2012 Blonde Reagan Hometown Boy Nga – Swift Babe Mark Wallis (Yarmouth) 41.87 sec 5-2f
2013 Farloe Tango Hondo Black – Farloe OysterCharlie Lister OBE (Private) 41.40 sec 5-4f Track Record
2014 Roxholme Dream Timor Blue – Lemon BlossomHayley Keightley (Swindon) 41.68 sec 7-4f
2015 Fizzypop Buddy [6] Tubbertelly Dubh – Saleen Queen June Harvey (Wimbledon) 41.49 sec 9-2
2016 Ferryforth Fran [7] College Causeway - Diegos Lady Mark Wallis (Towcester) 41.90 sec 20-1

Venues & Distances

References

  1. http://www.thedogs.co.uk
  2. Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
  3. Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File, pages 175-177. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
  4. "Wimbledon to close". Greyhound Star.
  5. Hobbs, Jonathan (2007). Greyhound Annual 2008, pages 159-161. Raceform. ISBN 978-1-905153-53-4.
  6. "2015 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  7. "2016 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
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