Posts in category Remember When

1928 May 5th Hull Craven Park open for business with a six race afternoon card. All the greyhounds owned by …

1980 A change in legislation means British tracks are allowed to stage regular ten race meetings instead of eight, for …

1985 The bill to allow tracks to race as often as they choose gets its final reading in the House …

1988 After 12 years racing, Maidstone hold their last meeting on April 30th. The final meeting draws a good crowd …

2004 Premier Fantasy takes 19 spots off Shelbourne’s 525 clock when landing the Easter Cup Final. The 28.08 run is …

By Floyd Amphlett In my near 30 years at the Star, I have been lucky enough to meet almost every …

2000 The NGRC suspend litter sisters Spenwood Wizard and Spenwood Gem following a dispute between joint owner Steve Wood and …

1999 Peterborough is gutted by a fire, caused by an electrical heater being accidentally knocked onto a palette of combustible …

1972 March 22 At Hall Green five heats of the Midland 700 – where only the heat winners progress to …

1972 March 25 At London White City the Wood Lane Stakes final seen as an English Derby rehearsal, has a …