Another test of memory and knowledge – with hopefully a few interesting facts among the clues:
But first – Tuesday’s results:
The track hosting its last meeting in 2017 was of course Hall Green
The racing manager is Daniel Rankin, formerly of Shawfield, now at Hove
The racecard featured the 1969 English Derby Final won by Sand Star
The handsome white and black was of course, Premier Fantasy
The GM in centre of the pic was Poole boss Shaun Spencer-Perkins
The trophy was for the Trafalagar Cup
The Derby winning trainer and hound were Charlie Coyle and Whisper Wishes
Surely most of you recognised Fraser Black with Droopys Maldini?
The pig race was a popular innovation staged by Peterborough
The Derby winner trainer was Bruno Berwick featured with Linda Chambers and Salad Dodger.
and today’s clues:
The dog is Lyons Double – but who is his glamorous trainer? – pic Steve Nash
This son of Sand Man was the joint record holder of both the English Derby (Wimbledon 480m) and Irish Derby (Shelbourne Park 550yds) track records. Something of a bridesmaid in competitions, his stud record was also a bit hit and miss. Although he never headed the stud table he did sire the likes of Farloe Melody and Cool Survivor. Who is he?
This is young Patrick with his dad after their Droopys Kewell had won the 2001 Champions Stakes. Who is Patrick’s dad? – Steve Nash pic
This great Irish champion won an English Derby consolation in 1974 before taking both the Irish Derby and St.Leger the same year when he was voted Greyhound of the Year. Sadly, he is best remembered in England for a famous fight in the 1975 semi finals. He went on to become a very successful stud dog who was sold to Australia but died in transit on his return to Europe. Who is this fabulous fawn?
Which Irish track – pictured on its opening night in 2004, but no longer with us?
Name the syndicate owner in the big hat
Frisby Folly with which former Sheffield trainer – pic Steve Nash
Perhaps one of the most important pix in our archive. Taken at White City, the dog is the brilliant track and coursing sire Newdown Heather. But who is the legend who trained him and handled him at stud?
