REMEMBER WHEN: SEPTEMBER IV
1971 September 28 The GRA close Charlton as part of their policy of ‘rationalisation’*. A flapping track, it came under …
1971 September 28 The GRA close Charlton as part of their policy of ‘rationalisation’*. A flapping track, it came under …
1970 Work is underway at Hall Green track to accommodate six-dog racing from five. More than 300 tons of topsoil …
1876 September: The London Times gives a lengthy report called “Coursing by Proxy” when the first mechanical hare mounted on …
2004 Len Silver and Hazel Naylor put the greyhound operation at Rye House up for sale. The pair claim to …
1997 There is a thrilling end to Sheffield’s £3,000 one-off Dransfield Novelty Invitation. The four runner event goes to the …
1949 New track record holder Ballymac Ball (28.04) becomes the first greyhound to break 28.00 for Wimbledon’s 500 yards when …
1983 July 30th Gloucester hold their Golden Jubilee meeting before a large crowd. The 12 race card features inter-track and …
1946 at Harold Park, in Sydney, they are racing ten greyhounds per race, over a 500 yard course around two …
1999 Successful Notingham trainer Dawn Clayton, best known for her handling of Ayr Flyer, decides to retire from the sport. …
1947 The Gold Collar Final over 440 yards at Catford, and worth £600 to the winner, goes to Trevs Perfection …