Romford’s owners association the RGOA are holding a charity meeting on Saturday July 30. There will be sponsored races, a raffle and an Afghan race. Anyone wishing to sponsor a race or a greyhound is asked to call Paul Binks on on 07932 033088.

The dog of the month for June was Dinner Twobobs (Droopys Scolari-Leigh Fantastic, Mar 14), owned by TDC Global Investors and trained by Jim Reynolds.

The black went to traps on four occasions for three wins (A2, A1, A1) and a second including a career best 24.08 for the 400 metres.

Top bitch was Droopys Zap (Mall Brandy-Droopys Valeria,Sep 14) owned by Singletons Racing Club and trained by David Mullins. The youngster had two wins and a second from four runs, including the first, of that will surely be, many opens.