Posts in category Remember When

2012 Galliard Homes submit plans for 150 houses and 75 flats on the site of Oxford Stadium. 1996 Sittingbourne is …

2000 Westhoughton is put on the market for £100,000 by owner Arthur Brightcliffe. 1947 Wandsworth announce the launch of a …

1969 Representatives from Dundalk are speaking to the British racing press attempting to drum up support for a new event, …

1971 A ground breaking month for racecourse promoters as the Betting Gaming & Lotteries Amendment Act comes into force. From …

1961 June 18 The owner of English Derby semi-finalist Winter Bell (Champion Prince-Spanish Gardenia, Nov 58). 58 year old J …

1993 The British Greyhound Racing Trust Fund (late the BGRF) unveil their first ever budget. Of the £830,000 collected in …

1955 June For the first time the English Derby will be contested by 48 all male greyhounds. 1978 British breeding …

1980 Nottingham are forced to cancel several race meetings due a runner shortage. Racing manager Jim Woods only has 80 …

1949 Greyhound Express journalist Leo Wilson is glowing in his praise for Australia’s prize money following a recent visit. He …

1947 Jackie, the most exciting dog in Ireland, and favourite to win the Easter Cup, despite the present of Quare …