Gymcrack

British greyhound competition From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Gymcrack is a category 1 greyhound competition held at Owlerton Stadium.[1]

ClassCategory 1
LocationOwlerton Stadium
Inaugurated1994
SponsorBresBet
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Gymcrack
Night Trooper was the 1996 champion
ClassCategory 1
LocationOwlerton Stadium
Inaugurated1994
SponsorBresBet
Race information
Distance500 metres
SurfaceSand
QualificationJuveniles only
(15-24 months old)
Purse£17,500 (winner)
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History

Initially run at Hackney Wick Stadium in 1994 the race was discontinued in the mid 1996, despite winners such as Moral Standards, Night Trooper and Staplers Jo.[2] It was re-introduced in 2000 at Hall Green Stadium but switched to Kinsley in 2011.[1]

The competition has grown in stature since 2000 and is competed for by puppies (greyhounds over 15 months old but under two years of age). In 2017, the race was won by an Irish entry for the first time [3] but the 2019 event was in danger of being cancelled following problems over securing a sponsor.[4]

In 2018, Brinkleys Poet broke the Kinsley track record winning the final.[5]

In 2024, the event switched Owlerton Stadium and regained category 1 status, with a first prize of £17,500.

Venues & Distances

  • 1994–1994 (Hackney, 484m)
  • 1995–1995 (Hackney, 442m)
  • 1996–1996 (Hackney, 480m)
  • 2000–2010 (Hall Green, 480m)
  • 2011–2023 (Kinsley, 462m)
  • 2024–2025 (Sheffield, 500m)

Sponsors

  • 1994–1995 (John Power)
  • 2005–2009 (Skybet)
  • 2010–2010 (Newton Abbot Racecourse)
  • 2011–2018 (Betfred)
  • 2023–2025 (BresBet)

Past winners

More information Year, Winner ...
Year Winner Breeding Trainer Time (sec) SP Notes/Ref
1994 Moral StandardsFlag Star - No Way JoseTony Meek (Hall Green)7/4f[6]
1995 Staplers JoDempsey Duke – Perfect RhythmNick Savva (Walthamstow)26.591/8f[7]
1996 Night TrooperPortrun Flier – Suir OrlaNikki Adams (Rye House)29.485/1
2000 Droopys WoodsTop Honcho – Droopys FergiePaul Young (Romford)28.002/1jf
2001 Reactabond AceEl Premier – Droopys KyliePaul Young (Romford)28.221/1f
2002 Louis SahaToms The Best – Any Chewing GumBarrie Draper (Sheffield)28.263/1
2003 Moynies CashJoannestown Cash – GlanamoonCharlie Lister OBE (Private)28.4513/2
2004 Roman RoadDroopys Vieri – Madam AlrightAndrew O'Flaherty (Stainforth)28.697/4
2005 Go CommandoSoviet Ferrari – Lady DevikaMark Wallis (Walthamstow)28.1111/4[8]
2006 Fear HariboLarkhill Jo – Yamila DiazCarly Philpott (Private)28.565/4f[9]
2007 Farloe HurricaneLarkhill Jo – Farloe OysterBarrie Draper (Sheffield)28.415/6f[10]
2008 Mottos StarBucks Honcho – Mottos FriendCharlie Lister (Private)28.483/1[11]
2009 Droopys BogartDroopys Scolari – Droopys GucciLiz McNair (Private)28.092/1jf[12]
2010 Blue ArtisanDroopys Maldini – Poolie PrideHarry Williams (Sunderland)28.185/4f[13]
2011 Taranis RexDroopys Vieri – Blackstone KateNick Colton (Oxford)/(Swindon)27.211/1fTrack record[14]
2012 Droopys HopeAce Hi Rumble – Droopys DarjinaGeorge Oswald (Private)27.215/1[15]
2013 Young GoldenPremier Fantasy – Final GoldenPaul Young (Romford)27.4533/1[16]
2014 Mill JolsonSlip The Lark – Sniper BettyKelly Macari (Sunderland)27.884/1[17]
2015 Stay LooseKinloch Brae – Cornamaddy TinyElaine Parker (Sheffield)27.505/1[18]
2016 Droopys TrapezeTullymurry Act – Droopys BlossomJimmy Wright (Newcastle)27.232/1[19]
2017 CometwopassBallymac Eske – Zero TwoPeter Cronin (Ireland)27.1811/10f[20]
2018 Brinkleys PoetScolari Me Daddy – Kilara LizzieMatt Dartnall (Towcester)26.954/7fTrack Record [5]
Not held from 2019 to 2022
2023 Stormy NewsGood News – Bonito FoxMichael Hurst (Private)27.7511/10f[21]
2024 Wicky NedDroopys Sydney – Ballycowen LucyJames Fenwick (Newcastle)28.514/9f[22]
2025 ElusivenomoreBallymac Best – Ballymac ArielJames Fenwick (Newcastle)29.3612/1[23]
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