April/May

As relations plummet GBGB issue an ultimatum to the Greyhound Trust board to consider the roles of the chairman and CEO.

The Trust then go public with their view

When the Trust board backs its chairman and CEO, GBGB decide to deal directly with the branches.

Following an excellent Q&A with Brendan Matthews . . . Mark Pierrepont produces one of the greatest coursing stories ever told.

GBGB launch a ‘return to racing policy’ – though it isn’t universally accepted . . .though some are more militant than others . . .  and things are not looking good at Peterborough, 

Peterborough’s close is confirmed on May 19

The Irish Greyhound Board consider a reprieve for Enniscorthy and Youghal which are earmarked for closure.

Having missed out with its final inspection having been cancelled on the first day of lockdown, Towcester is finally relicensed by GBGB.

GBGB release their latest video – Inside Racing – Life in a Racing Kennel

Greyhound racing is saddened by the death of former trainer and re-homer Liz Redpath

Although tracks will see greatly reduced revenue following their re-opening for racing on June 1, the Ladbroke Coral tracks confirm that their prize money and trainer bonuses will remain unchanged. Central Park, Henlow, Towcester and Sheffield soon follow suit.

Mark Pierepont produces an excellent Q&A session with breeder and trainer Harry Williams.