DERBY FINAL NIGHT - AS RECORDED BY STEVE NASH - Greyhound Star

Given the wide extensive RPGTV coverage, supported by countless contributions shared across social media, we will not be simply reporting a result that was known by most greyhound followers within seconds of Gaytime Nemo crossing the winning line to land the 2023 Star Sports & TRC English Greyhound Derby Final. If by any chance you haven’t see the final, click here.

As usual with the televised events, we will be looking to follow up the original story with at least one tale as viewed from a different angle – there are several that immediately spring to mind.

However, despite the widely repeated video repeats, nothing quite captures an event like a still camera, and in Steve Nash, we have an absolute craftsman – the best there has ever been in this industry.

So here is a selection of his photos from the big night . . . . . history and memories being made.

Police parked up in the paddock in the afternoon Photo:© Steve Nash

Yarmouth legend Nick Skiggs poses with the “Mirror Men” – supposedly a fun attraction for the younger racegoers… Photo:© Steve Nash

Busy grandstand enjoying the racing on Derby Final night Photo:© Steve Nash

Maree Champion beats New Destiny in their £10k Match Race – an early kick off to Derby Final night Photo: © Steve Nash

Fabulous Azurra on her way to winning bitches open on Derby night Photo:© Steve Nash

Nicola Firmager with her and David’s grandchildren Beau, who was a star turn at the Derby Luncheon with his witty answers when interviewed, and Faith – both dressed for the part in supporting Romeo Command in the big race. Pictured after Fabulous Azurra won a bitches open early on the card. Photo:© Steve Nash

SIGNET GOOFY wins the £3000 BGBF Truframe British Bred Champion Stakes Final Photo: © Steve Nash

Liz Mort presents the BGBF Truframe British Bred Champions trophy to Lee Calcutt and Chris Waters after Signet Goofy completed his faultless run through the £3000 competition for John Mullins (left). Ben Keith took charge of the flag waving! Photo: © Steve Nash

Police presence on Derby night included some with camcorders who were quickly on hand to record the antics of Animal Rising protestors Photo:© Steve Nash

Happy faces as Dubh Gasta’s owner/trainer Tom Heilbron receives the Watling Street Sprint trophy Photo:© Steve Nash

JACKTAVERN BELLA on her way to an easy victory in the Stayers for Graham Holland and Ireland’s The Pillar Syndicate Photo: © Steve Nash

Scenes on the upper balcony as the Kevin Boothby owned Savana Heross romps his 712m open by over six lengths Photo:© Steve Nash

BURJ KHALIFA, narrowly eliminated in last week’s Derby semis, bounced back to complete a Brendan Matthews Derby night double in the £2000 Time Nutrition Challenge Trophy.
Towcester 1st July 2023 Photo: © Steve Nash

Space Jet’s sandy face tells the story: having chased her rivals throughout, Matt Dartnall’s superstar finally reels in long time leader Savana Queen (t3) in the sportystuff Dorando Marathon
Towcester 1st July 2023
Photo: © Steve Nash

Framed and personally engraved prints for Derby restaurant Derby owners’ tables – organised by Kim Sanzone on behalf of Star Sports.
(Frames by Mark Burridge, photographic work SN) Photo:© Steve Nash