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Derby crack for Goofy

SIGNET GOOFY is to have one final crack at the Star Sports/TRC English Greyhound Derby given Towcester is his favourite track. 

The ups and downs of greyhound racing promotion

In his column today, Zak Walker gives his views on the lack of promotion going on at the majority of UK tracks. He singles out Romford as an example of how it can be done well and holds nothing back when it comes to giving his views about promotion at Towcester.

Coral Brighton Belle Semi Finals

Saturday night saw the ladies down on the South Coast competing in the Coral Brighton Belle. The evening wasn’t without drama as unfortunately there were some trap issues in heat one resulting in a void race. Due to this, lots had to be drawn with Montana Angel, Queen Joni & Selsey Bullet being pulled out and going through into the… Read More »Coral Brighton Belle Semi Finals

Towcester Racing Manager suspended

A spokesperson for GBGB, said: “Pursuant to Rule 160(vii), we can confirm that the licence of Mr Andrew Lisemore, Racing Manager at Towcester Racecourse, has been temporarily suspended. As regulator, we remain committed to ensuring that the Rules of Racing are upheld across our sport, and by all individuals within it, so that the highest standards of welfare and integrity are maintained. 

Working group assembled ahead of GBGB discussions

The co-authors of the recent open letter to the GBGB, trainer Phil Milner and owner George Sell, have put together a working group to represent industry stakeholders in the forthcoming discussions with the board.

Coral Brighton Belle 2024

Its all about the ladies this evening as this years Coral Brighton Belle getting under way at Hove stadium. There will be six heats run over the 515m distance with the first three from each heat taking their place in the semi finals ( Sat 20th April).

Open Letter authors respond to GBGB’s offer to engage

Co-authors trainer Phil Milner and owner George Sell wish to thank everyone who supported the open letter addressed to the board of the GBGB published on the 8th of April. The letter attracted 450 signatures in less than 24 hours, and was signed by many of the sport’s leading trainers (attached and unattached) as well as kennel staff, breeders and owners past and present from across the UK and Ireland.

Greyhound Weekly welcomes Zak Walker

We are delighted to announce that Zak Walker has joined us as a regular columnist and feature writer at Greyhound Weekly. Zak runs the Greyhound Racing Ownership syndicate. Here’s a short introduction from Zak himself.