St Leger (English greyhound race)

British greyhound racing competition From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

ClassOriginal classic - Category 1
LocationNottingham Stadium
Inaugurated1928
SponsorPremier Greyhound Racing
Quick facts Class, Location ...
St Leger
1977 champion Stormy Spirit
ClassOriginal classic - Category 1
LocationNottingham Stadium
Inaugurated1928
SponsorPremier Greyhound Racing
Race information
Distance730 metres
SurfaceSand
Purse£20,000 (winner)
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Venues and distances

  • 1927–1974 (Wembley Stadium, 700 y)
  • 1975–1998 (Wembley Stadium, 655 m)
  • 1999–2002 (Wimbledon Stadium, 660 m)
  • 2003–2009 (Wimbledon Stadium, 698 m)
  • 2010–2016 (Wimbledon Stadium, 687 m)
  • 2017–2024 (Perry Barr Stadium, 710 m)
  • 2025–2025 (Nottingham Stadium, 730m)

Sponsors

History

It was run at Wembley Stadium from 1928 until 1998 but when the Wembley Greyhounds ended it 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] The prize money has reduced in recent times due to financial issues in 2010 and the loss of a Sky TV contract more recently.[5][6] However, Premier Greyhound Racing doubled the winner's prize money to £20,000 in 2022.

The competition will be run at Nottingham Stadium in 2025.[7]

Past winners

[8]

More information Year, Winner ...
Year Winner Breeding Trainer Time (sec) SP Notes/ref
1928 BurlettaJock's Lodge - Fasten FastAlf Mulliner (Wembley)41.915/2
1929 LoughnagareLoafer - Hands OffPaddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon)42.764/9f
1930 Maiden's BoyGuiding Hand - Maiden HymnSamuel Young (Private)41.484/9f
1931 Mick The MillerGlorious Event - Na Boc LeiSidney Orton (Wimbledon)41.311/1f
1932 Fret NotLenin - Laughing LadyLeslie Reynolds (White City)41.357/2
1933 The DawService Kit - Crazy MargaretSidney Probert (Wembley)41.246/4f
1934 BoshamHertford - White CapLeslie Reynolds (White City)41.1713/8
1935 Satans BabyBlower - Golden ValleyLes Parry (White City)40.9510/11f
1936 AtaxyInler - Gosha BeadLeslie Reynolds (White City)40.396/4
1937 Grosvenor BobGolden Hammer - Wonderful ExpressionJim Syder Sr. (Wembley)41.131/2f
1938 Gretas RosaryMick the Miller - Greta RaneeEddie Wright (Harringay)40.827/4jf
1939 GayhunterDans Leg - Trianon LassEddie Wright (Harringay)41.797/4
1945 Robeen PrinterDans Leg - DeocDeireannachGeorge McKay (Coventry)40.032/5f
1946 Bohernagraga BoyTact - CronyJim Syder Jr. (Wembley)39.921/1f
1947 Dante IIWell Squared - Olives IdolBob Burls (Wembley)39.702/9f
1948 Streets After MidnightStreet Rebel - Midnight BiddyLes Parry (White City)40.405/2
1949 Lovely RioFish Hill - Rio CzarinaJack Harvey (Wembley)40.777/1
1950 Fawn MackYankee Mack - Light BuzzerGeorge Curtis (Park Royal)40.5611/10f[9]
1951 Black Mire [10]Darkies Gift - Kelton FlashJack Toseland (Perry Barr)40.192/1
1952 Funny Worker [11]Funny Mick - Monas LambBob Burls (Wembley)40.506/1
1953 Magourna RejectAstras Son - Saucy DameTom 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow)39.887/4f
1954 Pancho VillaMad Birthday - Golden WithinsJack Harvey (Wembley)40.991/1f
1955 Title RoleCeltic Chef - Coolkill DarkieJack Harvey (Wembley)40.784/1
1956 JakfigaraltThe Grand Champion - Prairie VixenJoe Booth (Private)40.507/2
1957 Duke of AlvaBallymac Ball - Marchioness MinnieDicky Myles (Coventry)39.974/6f
1958 Barrys PrinceChampion Prince - Ballyglass AgainJack Harvey (Wembley)40.014/1
1959 Wincot CliffordFly Prince - WhooshJack Toseland (Perry Barr)40.255/4f
1960 Jungle ManMan of Pleasure - Seafield BiddyHarry Tasker (Private)40.082/1
1961 Clonalvy PrideSolar Prince - AsmenaJack Harvey (Wembley)39.644/7f[12]
1962 Powerstown ProspectHi There - FaoideRonnie Melville (Harringay)40.028/1
1963 Friendly LassHi There - Sallys GossipTony Dennis (Private)40.152/1
1964 Lucky Hi ThereHi There - Olives BonnyJimmy Jowett (Clapton)39.901/2f
1965 Greenane FlashPrairie Flash - Greenane ItemJimmy Quinn (Perry Barr)40.132/1
1966 Summer GuestChieftains Guest - Summer LadyWilf France (Harringay)40.0311/8f
1967 O'Haras RebelOdd Venture - Pure HandBob Burls (Wembley)39.546/1
1968 Forward KingCrazy Parachute - Supreme WitchTed Brennan (Owlerton)39.989/4
1969 Crefogue DancerPrinters Present - CrefogueBob Burls (Wembley)39.658/1[13]
1970 Spotted RoryShanes Legacy - Dainty FlashPaddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon)40.282/1f
1971 Dolores RocketNewdown Heather - Come on DoloresHerbert White (Private)40.031/2f
1972 Ramdeen StuartSallys Story - Any StreakNorman Oliver (Brough Park)39.822/1
1973 Case MoneyBooked Out - Jamboree JudyTed Parker (Harringay)39.896/4jf
1974 Cute CaddieRed Barrel - Fellside TinyDavid Kinchett (White City)41.174/1
1975 Tartan KhanSpectre - Chilled SweetGwen Lynds (Bletchley)39.457/2Track Record
1976 Westmead ChampWestmead County - HacksawPam Heasman (Hackney)39.909/4
1977 Stormy SpiritSpectre - Nora AgainJoe Pickering (White City)40.2210/1
1978 Westmead PowerWestmead County - Westmead DamsonNatalie Savva (Coventry)39.674/5f
1979 Kilmagoura MistYanka Boy - Kilmagoura FairTom Johnston Jr. (Wembley)40.049/2
1980 Fair RewardFlip Your Top - Modest StyleBob Young (Private)40.465/2
1981 Fox WatchRitas Choice - Queen of MorayJill Holt (Private)40.175/2jf
1982 Huberts ShadeLuminous Lad - Huberts FateAdam Jackson (Wembley)39.8313/2
1983 Easy and SlowSand Man - Lucky ArrivalAdam Jackson (Wembley)40.375/2
1984 GizzajobKnockrour Bank - Move 'n' GrooveJohn Coleman (Romford)40.2833/1
1985 Jet CircleJet Control - Kielduff FunTed Dickson (Wembley)40.1411/4
1986 Lone WolfYankee Express - Breeze ValleyGeorge Curtis (Brighton)39.999/2
1987 Life PolicyLindas Champion - Lucky FriendBob Young (Brighton)39.9612/-1
1988 Exile EnergyGambling Fever - Princess NoraGary Baggs (Walthamstow)39.769/2
1989 Manx MarajaxEasy And Slow - Darian IvyNigel Saunders (Belle Vue)39.8733/1
1990 Match PointTico - Cuddles SandyTerry Kibble (Bristol)39.927/1
1991 Temps PerduCoolmona Man - Miss TicoAlbert Hill (Private)40.189/4jf
1992 Airmount FlashMr John Dee - Airmount MaryJimmy Gibson (Belle Vue)39.813/1
1993 Galleydown BoyFlashy Sir - Annies LastJohn Copplestone (Reading)40.0613/2
1994 Ballarue MinxGreenpark Fox - Ballarue SuzyBill Masters (Hove)39.657/2[14]
1995 Kens DilemmaMurlens Slippy - Daisys SpiritTheo Mentzis (Rye House)39.802/1f
1996 Spring RoseGaltymore Lad - Rachels BabyCharlie Lister OBE (Nottingham)39.292/5f
1997 Tralee CrazyRatify - Dennys DaisyNick Savva (Walthamstow)39.414/1
1998 Droopys PacinoPhantom Flash - Droopys FergieTony Bullen (Private)39.674/1
1999 Dilemmas LadFrightful Flash - Kens DilemmaNick Savva (Milton Keynes)40.565/1
2000 Palace IssueDeerpark Jim - Clear IssueLinda Mullins (Walthamstow)40.741/2f
2001 Frisby FollyToms the Best - Frisby FanfareHarry Crapper (Sheffield)40.743/1
2002 Alibuk LadToms The Best - Glencoe StarDilys Steels (Private)40.9510/1
2003 Bite the BulletBonus Prince - Hit the DollarWayne Brunt (Private)41.3820/1
2004 Roxholme GirlPacific Mile – Gilded ChoiceHayley Keightley (Private)41.323-/1
2005 Greenacre LinTop Honcho – First To ReturnBrian Clemenson (Hove)41.167/4f[15]
2006 Ninja BlueRoanokee – Ballycummer JilCharlie Lister OBE (Private)41.5211/4[16]
2007 Spiridon LouisDroopys Vieri – Early FlightLorraine Sams (Crayford)40.864/1[17]
2008 Bubbly TottiWorld Class – Droopys SevilleTed Soppitt (Private)41.061/4f[18]
2009 Kinda EasyJust The Best – Kinda SleepyMark Wallis (Harlow)40.572/1jf[19]
2010 Droopys BradleyDroopys Kewell – Droopys MoPaul Donovan (Wimbledon)41.481/2f[20]
2011 Aero MajesticHondo Black – Rough IllusionMark Wallis (Yarmouth)41.6211/4[21]
2012 Blonde ReaganHometown Boy Nga – Swift BabeMark Wallis (Yarmouth)41.875/2f[22]
2013 Farloe TangoHondo Black – Farloe OysterCharlie Lister OBE (Private)41.405/4fTrack Record[23]
2014 Roxholme DreamTimor Blue – Lemon BlossomHayley Keightley (Swindon)41.687/4f[24]
2015 Fizzypop BuddyTubbertelly Dubh – Saleen QueenJune Harvey (Wimbledon)41.499/2[25]
2016 Ferryforth FranCollege Causeway - Diegos LadyMark Wallis (Towcester)41.9020/1[26]
2017 Rubys RascalRazldazl George – Swift EvaMark Wallis (Towcester)42.993/1[27]
2018 Calico RangerHoldem Spy – Wont Fall BehindCarol Weatherall (Henlow)43.099/4[28]
2019 Redzer ArdfertParadise Madison – Have You OneBrendan Maunsell (Ireland)43.125/4f[29][30]
2020 SmallmeadDefinate Opinion – Ballymac RazlJohn Mullins (Yarmouth)43.3710/1[31]
2021 Space JetDroopys Jet – VolcanoMatt Dartnall (Central Park)42.5910/3Track record[32]
2022 Havana LoverLaughil Blake – Love HoneyLiz McNair (Private)43.1011/10f[33]
2023 Droopys ClueOut Of Range ASB – Droopys NataliaSeamus Cahill (Hove)42.334/9fTrack record[34]
2024 Droopys ClueOut Of Range ASB – Droopys NataliaSeamus Cahill (Hove)42.972/5f[35]
2025 Mongys WildRoxholme Olaf – Banter BreezeMark Wallis (Private)43.855/6f[36]
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