Posts in category Remember When

1932 January 12 Owlerton Stadium Sheffield held their first greyhound meeting. In fine weather for January, a crowd of more …

1956 January 21 Brinton Arrow (Jubilee Time-Decameron Nights, Jun 47) owned by Captain John Moffat, Managing Director at Crayford Stadium, …

1998 It appears that Ladbrokes are now Britain’s second biggest track promoter following their acquisition of Corals for £375.5M. However …

1991 Canterbury trainer Jim Fletcher pulls off one of the greatest ante post gambles for years when Glengar Ranger lands …

1969 At Shelbourne Park sales, Patrick Kelly of Cork has put his Kilronane Jet (Tontine-Jet Hostess, Apr’68) up for sale. …

1995 Paschal Taggart (pictured) is asked to be the new Bord na gCon Chairman following the departure of Kevin Heffernan. …

1985 December 11 Ballyregan Bob (Ballyheigue Moon-Evening Daisy) wins the John Power Showdown at Wembley to equal the 11 year …

1993 All NGRC tracks will be required to have a vet on site for all race meetings announce the Club. …

2002 The BGRB launches ‘New Deal’ an aggressive attempt to force the off course betting industry to pay more to …

2001 Frisby Folly (66-1 ante post) wins the St Leger Final at Wimbledon. The Harry Crapper trained bitch is the …