Linda Jones (greyhound trainer)

Linda initially raced at Swaffham Stadium, Yarmouth Stadium and Mildenhall Stadium^[5] before gaining a contract at Romford Stadium in 1994.^[2]

In 1998 the kennel recorded 138 open race winners, finished 7th in the UK standings and qualified as first reserve for the 1999 Trainers Championship at Walthamstow Stadium. Linda a 100-1 outsider was called into the meeting and created a major shock by winning the title.^[2]

Secret Crystal, finished fourth in the 1999 English Greyhound Derby before on 1 November 1999 Linda joined the sport's leading track Walthamstow from Romford and the Imperial Kennels grew in stature and began to secure major wins including the Essex Vase and the Eclipse.^[2][4]

In 2000 she had 212 open race winners and won the East Anglian Derby and Laurels in addition to finishing third in the 2000 English Greyhound Derby with Greenfield Deal behind the legendary Rapid Ranger.^[2][4]

In 2001 she became champion trainer of Great Britain with 235 open race winners and Kinda Magic won three major races. This was followed by 323 open race winners and a second Champion Trainer title in 2002.^[2][4]

Due to ill health Linda retired in 2005, handing the kennels to Mark Wallis and her daughter Sarah. She has remained active within the industry sitting on the board of the Trainers Association.