2011 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year

none March 2026 March 2026 2011 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year 2010 2012 2011 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year was the 86th year of greyhound racing in the United KingdomGreyhound Racing South Gloucestershire Gazette 24 Jul 1926 9 March 2026 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004065/19260724/015/0003 British Newspaper Archive subscription and the 85th year of greyhound racing in Ireland.https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001542/19270419/075/0003 Belfast's New Sport Northern Whig 19 April 1927 British Newspaper Archive subscription 9 March 2026 Summary Taylors Sky claimed the headlines during the year with his 2011 English Greyhound Derby triumphhttp://www.gbgb.org.uk/resultsRace.aspx?id=749945 result Greyhound Board of Great Britain 2018-01-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20160917115223/http://www.gbgb.org.uk/resultsRace.aspx?id=749945 2016-09-17 dead but Blonde Snapper also impressed by virtue of winning the William Hill Classic and Eden Star arrived on the scene with his Puppy Derby, the Romford Puppy Cup and Laurels victories. The Scottish Greyhound Derby went to Charlie Lister for the sixth time, with the greyhound Taylors Cruise, and he also won his third trainers championship.http://www.gbgb.org.uk/resultsMeeting.aspx?id=755090 Trainer's Championship meeting Greyhound Board of Great Britain 2018-01-02 2018-01-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20180109064121/http://www.gbgb.org.uk/resultsMeeting.aspx?id=755090 dead Charlie Lister was rewarded for his services to greyhound racing when being honoured with an O.B.E in the New Year Honours. He became the first ever trainer to be recognised and ended 2011 with six English Derbies, six Scottish Derbies, 46 major competitions, four trainer of the year awards and five trainers championship wins.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-16366464 Greyhound trainer Charlie Lister appointed OBE BBC News 31 December 2011 Greyhound Board of Great Britain Tracks Hopes were still high that Walthamstow Stadium could be saved, Henlow Stadium owner Bob Morton pledged to keep it alive and provide 500 jobs. However, the longer it remained unused, the less likely it was that it would return to use as a greyhound track. Towards the end of the year plans were released by developer London and Quadrant to build 294 homes on the site which created an added supporter in favour of saving the stadium in the form of the newly formed residents association. The iconic entrance sign to the stadium would continue to be seen regardless of the outcome because it was giving a listed building status.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18001788 Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium flats plan approved 9 May 2012 BBC News Newbridge in County Kildare suffered a closure in March but was soon purchased by Morgan & Franklin Consortium headed by Managing Director, David Morgan. Morgan had worked at a senior level with Bord na gCon in the past and was also the stadium director for Semple Stadium a hurling venue. The consortium included Peter Franklin, former head of marketing at the Bord Na gCon.http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/press/ministersspeeches/speechesbyministerofstatemcentee/2011/12november2011speechbyministerofstateshanemcenteeattheofficialre-openingofnewbridgegreyhoundstadiumnewbridgecokildare/ Speaking Notes agriculture.gov.ie 2018-01-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20171118183028/https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/press/ministersspeeches/speechesbyministerofstatemcentee/2011/12november2011speechbyministerofstateshanemcenteeattheofficialre-openingofnewbridgegreyhoundstadiumnewbridgecokildare/ 2017-11-18 dead Independent stadium Ayr (Whitletts at Voluntary Park) closed after the local council had health and safety concerns.http://www.whitlettsvictoria.com/content.php?pg=clubinfo&pd=1005 Club info Whitletts Victoria Football Club Competitions BAGS (Bookmakers’ Afternoon Greyhound Service) and S.I.S introduced a track championship in which Monmore won the final on home turf.http://www.gbgb.org.uk/resultsMeeting.aspx?id=82621 BAGS Championship Greyhound Board of Great Britain 2018-01-02 2018-01-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20180109064117/http://www.gbgb.org.uk/resultsMeeting.aspx?id=82621 dead The Northern Irish Derby was introduced and carried a £25,000 prize, the richest ever held in Northern Ireland. The event was to be held at Drumbo Park.https://archive.today/20130131224800/http://www.racingpost.com/news/greyhounds/loughview-gem-leads-to-a-ni-derby-surprise/876656/ Racing Post There was a dead heat in the Cesarewitch between Farloe Kraven and Westmead Palace. News A series of owner’s bonus series races were introduced by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, the governing body. Hall Green trainer Mark Barlow relinquished his licence after being suspended for six months by the GBGB; the prominent trainer took the decision because he felt the suspension over one of his greyhounds vomiting on course was unjust. Long serving Romford trainer Peter Payne retired after ill health. 2010 greyhound of the year Jimmy Lollie won the Festival Flyer at Sunderland and Coral Sprint at Hove before finally being retired in October after 125 races. Chris Allsopp of Monmore was trainer of the year.http://greyhoundstar.co.uk/remember-when-november-3/ Remember When - November Greyhound Star 3 November 2019 Roll of honour Major Winners Award Name of Winner2011 English Greyhound Derby Taylors Sky2011 Irish Greyhound Derby Razldazl GeorgeGreyhound Trainer of the Year Chris AllsoppGreyhound of the Year Taylors SkyIrish Dog and Bitch of the Year Razldazl George / Droopys Twirl Betfair Trainers Championship, Wimbledon Stadium (Mar 22)https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-16366464 Greyhound trainer Charlie Lister appointed OBE BBC News 31 December 2011 Greyhound Board of Great Britain Pos Name of Trainer Points1st Charlie Lister OBE 442nd Chris Allsopp 403rd Mark Wallis 394th Pat Rosney 334th Paul Young 286th Seamus Cahill 24 BAGS/SIS Track Championship, Monmore (Dec 23)http://www.gbgb.org.uk/resultsMeeting.aspx?id=82621 BAGS Championship Greyhound Board of Great Britain 2018-01-02 2018-01-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20180109064117/http://www.gbgb.org.uk/resultsMeeting.aspx?id=82621 dead Pos Track Points1st Monmore 422nd Hall Green 373rd Romford 274th Hove 245th Belle Vue 246th Newcastle 13 Principal UK finals Ladbrokes Golden Jacket, Crayford (Feb 26, 714m, £15,000)http://www.gbgb.org.uk/resultsRace.aspx?id=733045 Golden Jacket final Greyhound Board of Great BritainMay 2020 InternetArchiveBot yes PosName of GreyhoundTrainerSP TimeTrap 1stBush Paddy Kelly Findlay 9-2 47.39 12ndSwabys Onenut Paul Young 2-1f 47.81 63rdLottes Girl Kevin Hutton 5-1 48.21 44thGroup SkaterPaul Hennessy 4-1 48.29 55thLorrys Options Dean Childs 4-1 48.55 36thRancey Beauty Paul Garland 14-1 48.83 2 Bettor.com Scottish Derby, Shawfield (Apr 16, 480m, £25,000)PosName of GreyhoundTrainerSP TimeTrap 1stTaylors Cruise Charlie Lister OBE 6-4f 29.26 12ndPablo Supreme Owen McKenna 7-2 29.38 53rdFarloe Force Owen McKenna 4-1 29.48 44th Beaming Dilemma Pat Buckley 3-1 29.64 35th Bubby Razldazl Paul Young 4-1 29.66 2N/R Westmead Grant http://greyhoundstar.co.uk/remember-april-3-2/ Greyhound Star (Remember When - April) 14 April 2019 Greyhound StarChris Allsopp disq+ 6 + disqualified in semi finals Blue Square TV Trophy, Sittingbourne (May 4, 893m, £6,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Knockies Hannah John Mullins 7-4 57.30 12nd Minnies Penske Tony Collett 6-4f 57.35 53rd Slick Sapphire Keith Allsop 11-2 57.58 34th Aero Gaga Paul Young 12-1 57.97 45th Killishin Masai Chris Kyme 4-1 58.00 26th Ministry Magpie Lorraine Sams N/R lame 6 William Hill Grand Prix, Sunderland (Jul 14, 640m, £15,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Blonde Fletch Mark Wallis 7-4f 39.45 32nd Bower Hawk Pat Rosney 8-1 39.47 43rd Nyla Fantasy Michael Walsh 2-1 39.67 14th Droopys Hester Jimmy Wright 8-1 39.71 55th Droopys Luisao Jimmy Wright 5-2 39.72 66th Melview Ace Gordon Thompson 16-1 39.82 2 William Hill Classic, Sunderland (Jul 14, 450m, £25,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Blonde Snapper Mark Wallis 5-2 26.59+ 42nd Lampard Jimmy Little 6-1 26.67 53rd Jordansoilutions Charlie Lister OBE 14-1 27.03 24th Magna Buddy Jimmy Wright 6-4f 27.20 35th Westmead Guru Kelly Findlay 4-1 27.44 16th Skywalker Gold Ted Soppitt 11-2 27.57 6 + Track record Primus Saver Grand National, Wimbledon (Aug 30, 480mH, £7,500) PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Victoria Falls Richard Rees 25-1 29.80 22nd Clonkeen Theo Jason Foster 9-1 29.81 43rd Swift Defender Barry O'Sullivan 12-1 29.94 14th Farloe Skywalker Matt Dartnall 2-1jf 30.20 55th Forest Rico Derek Knight 7-2 30.24 36th Blackhall Prince Chris Kyme 2-1jf 30.56 6 East Anglian Derby, Yarmouth (Sep 15, 462m, £12,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Ballymac Ace Chris Allsopp 7-2 27.89 32nd Taylors Cruise Charlie Lister OBE 9-4 27.95 13rd Rookery Pedro Mark Wallis 8-1 28.13 64th Yahoo Jamie Charlie Lister OBE 5-4f 28.16 55th Romeo Reason Liz McNair 6-1 28.30 46th Holycross Prince John Mullins 12-1 28.35 2 William Hill St Leger, Wimbledon (Oct 4, 687m, £6,000) PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Aero Majestic Mark Wallis 11-4 41.62 22nd Capoley Ash Barrie Draper 3-1 41.80 43rd Curragh Kewell Charles Fanous 6-1 42.02 14th Blue Bee Matt Dartnall 2-1f 42.02 34th Penskey Rain Kevin Hutton 16-1 42.12 66th Darts Wizard Philip Simmonds 8-1 42.27 5 Betfair Laurels, Belle Vue (Nov 8, 470m, £6,000)PosName of GreyhoundTrainerSP Time Trap 1st Eden Star Barrie Draper 4-9f 27.27 32ndLongwood Fantasy Stuart Mason 12-1 27.37 43rd Tudor Prince Harry Williams 4-1 27.43 14th Onceo Black Julie Bateson 13-2 27.83 65th Whitefort Mac Kim Billingham 14-1 27.91 56th Onyougojoe George Oswald 25-1 27.99 2 William Hill Oaks, Wimbledon (Dec 8, 480m, £6,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Silverview Perky Charlie Lister OBE 1-1f 28.40 52nd Droopys Aretha Seamus Cahill 40-1 28.90 33rd Boher Princess Charlie Lister OBE 8-1 28.93 14th Thurlesbeg Bound Seamus Cahill 12-1 29.09 65th Spinkys Nod John Gammon 2-1 29.10 26thDroopys Lona Dean Childs 8-1 29.16 4 Principal Irish finals College Causeway/Killahan Phanter Easter Cup, Shelbourne (Apr 16, 550y, €25,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Makeshift Dolores Ruth 2-1f 29.59 22nd Razldazl George Dolores Ruth 3-1 29.60 33rd Slippery BobLarry Dunne 4-1 30.05 14th Broadstrand Lad John Linehan 4-1 30.16 55th Cian Abbey Paul Sharkey 8-1 30.30 66th Hello Ringo Paul Hennessy 40-1 30.32 4 Red Mills Produce, Clonmel (May 1, 525y, €24,500)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Whiteys Hawk Declan Byrne 7-1 28.38 22nd Uncle Eoin James Robinson 7-4f 28.48 63rd St Louis Charlie Jerry Griffin 3-1 28.6634th Bit View Micko Philip Dillon 8-1 28.69 15th Broadstrand Dan Vincent O'Donovan 4-1 29.22 46th Colourful Bolt Mick Delahunty 5-2 29.71 5 Bettor.com Northern Irish Derby, Drumbo Park (June 25, 550y, €25,000)PosName of GreyhoundTrainerSP Time Trap 1st Loughview Gem Francis O'Brien 5-1 29.56 32nd Star Head Brian Macklin 14-1 29.77 23rd Leeview Jet Graham Holland 1-2f 29.84 14th Rafas Wee Pet Ronnie McKeown 10-1 29.85 45th Cian Abbey Paul Sharkey 6-1 30.02 66thElwick Bolero Jimmy Brown 6-1 30.23 56 Sporting Press Oaks, Shelbourne (Jun 25, 525y, €25,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Droopys Twirl John Linehan 2-1 28.42 32nd Mozzletoff Marie Gilbert 6-4f 28.43 63rd Maggies Whistle Colin Adamson 10-1 28.59 14th Mutual Decision John McGee 5-1 29.11 25th Jimney Cricket Michael Mulleady 33-1 29.23 56thCool It Baby Trevor Cummins 4-1 31.63 4 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger, Limerick (Jul 2, 550y, €25,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st What A Tornado Paul Hennessy 7-4f 29.58 22nd Varra Captain Maura Casey 5-1 29.61 43rd Shelbourne Geoff Brian King 5-1 29.62 64th Hey Gringo Peter Cronin 10-1 29.73 15th Judicial Academy Michael O'Donovan 2-1 29.76 56th Inislosky Magoo Mary Crotty 12-1 29.80 3 Townviewfoods.com Champion Stakes, Shelbourne (Jul 23, 550y, €20,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap1st Uncle Eoin James Robinson 6-1 29.81 62nd Razldazl Jayfkay Dolores Ruth 2-1jf 29.89 53rd Tyrur Domingo Conor Fahy 5-1 30.01 14th Kingo Dolores Ruth 12-1 30.07 45th Broadstrand Lad John Linehan 2-1jf 30.19 26th Colorful Champ Paul Hennessy 6-1 30.31 3 HX Bookmakers Puppy Derby, Harolds Cross (Oct 7, 525y, €25,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap1st Sparta Maestro Philip Gough 5-4f 28.59 52nd Callums Flash John Kiely 6-1 28.67 63rd Ruthless Man John McGee 11-1 28.99 44th Swift Marathon Seamus Graham 6-4 29.02 25th Incitatus Pat Buckley 16-1 29.34 36th Movealong Dash William Barry 5-1 29.78 1 Pat Hennerty Sales Laurels, Cork (Oct 22, 525y, €30,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP TimeTrap1st Razldazl Rioga Dolores Ruth 7-2 28.32 62nd Beaming Dilemma Pat Buckley 6-1 28.67 23rd Varra Captain Owen McKenna 13-1 28.84 44th Deerfield Music Maurice O'Connor 6-4f 28.95 15th Leeview Jet Graham Holland 2-1 29.05 3N/R St Louis Charlie Jerry Griffin lame 5 References 30em 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