Oxford City Council reveal the stadium in Cowley, closed since 2012, and for which they had unanimously previous turned down plans for housing, has been included in the Local Plan and designated for leisure use. It also raised the option of a compulsory purchase order.

John Mullins reveals how chance played a part in him buying the puppy who became Saving Sonic, winner of the Ladbrokes Gold Collar.

Jaytee Taylor’s sets a new Limerick 550 yard track record with a 29.21 run in the first round of the Irish St.Leger. Unfortunately he finishes lame and is withdrawn from the competition.

Figures from the Irish Coursing Club show that litter numbers are virtually identical 2,092 v 2,097 to the similar period in 2018.

Perry Barr RM Martin Seal successfully predicts the RPGTV St.Leger winner when going for Brendan Maunsell’s Redzer Ardfert, who was being quoted at 13-8. Backed into 5-4f on the day, the Shelbourne 750 record holder duly becomes the first Irish trained runner to land Britain’s former stayers classic.

Jamie Kingsley heads the ‘most profitable’ trainer list. Although he only had a 15% success rate, 21:137 he would have produced a profit of £54.55 for any punter who had bet £1 on each of his runners.

As Ice On Fire lands his third Cat 1 race of the year, trainer Jimmy Fenwick reveals the effect that the dog has had on the family and kennel.  Owner Dave Spraggon explains how his determination to buy Fire’s dam led to a visit to the sales.

The North East loses its last independent track as arsonists set fire to Wheatley Hill.

Kevin Boothby hosts his first venture as the Towcester landlord as the venue opens for a winter pageant.

The Scottish Parliament hears a petition to ban greyhound racing led by Greens SNP Mark Ruskell

The Greyhound Oaks attracts 91 entries for the 72-runner event.

Rab McNair announces the retirement of one of the great British breds of the decade, King Turbo.

Hove introduce a new standard graded distance of 500 metres with a £200 A1 graded race.

New track record holder Hooked On Scotch is beaten by Whiskey Riot in the TAB Melbourne Cup.

Shelbourne Park wins a High Court injunction banning anti-racing supporters from protesting outside the stadium.