Posts in category Remember When

1960 Hymer Black’s connections were determined that their young dog should not lack experience over hurdles before giving his racing …

2003 Nottingham unveil their new racing kennels, built at a cost of £250,000. 2005 Henlow general manager Denis King is …

1998 There is ‘good news’ when the BGRB announces that crowds rose by 17% and tote by 18% in 1997. …

1928 January 21 The first meeting is held at Staines. Despite bad weather a crowd of more than 2,000 come …

1978 Romford announce that they will accept no more dogs for graded racing over 400 metres as “they can’t guarantee …

1997 Middle seeding is introduced for the first time – the first middle seed, Roses Randy wins a Harlow open …

2003 Lord Lipsey is unveiled as the new chairman of the BGRB. The former journalist and economics expert immediately sets …

1960 The moment when greyhound racing was officially accorded second class status behind horse race and can probably be traced …

1971 November 27 Despite clocking the fastest time in her heat, Torbal Black (The Grand Silver-Kitshine, May 70) was a …

1962 Sir Alan Herbert, greyhound owner, former MP, diplomat, author and playwright, uses his invite as guest speaker at the …