2000 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year

none March 2026 March 2026 2000 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year 1999 2001 The 2000 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year was the 75th year of greyhound racing in the United KingdomGreyhound Racing South Gloucestershire Gazette 24 July 1926 9 March 2026 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004065/19260724/015/0003 British Newspaper Archive subscription and the 74th 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 2026Hobbs Jonathan Greyhound Annual 2008 2008 Raceform 978-1-905153-534 Roll of honour Major Winners Award Name of Winner2000 English Greyhound Derby Rapid Rangerhttp://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=4163 2000 Greyhound DataHobbs Jonathan Greyhound Annual 2008, page 91 2007 Raceform 978-1-905153-53-42000 Irish Greyhound Derby Judicial Pride Fortune Michael The 75 Years History of the Irish Greyhound Derby 1932-2006 Irish Greyhound Review 0332-35362000 Scottish Greyhound Derby Knockeevan Star Hobbs Jonathan Greyhound Annual 2008, pages 153-154 2007 Raceform 978-1-905153-53-4Greyhound Trainer of the Year Linda MullinsGreyhound of the Year Palace IssueIrish Dog and Bitch of the Year Judicial Pride / Marinas TinaTrainers Championship Nick Savva Summary The National Greyhound Racing Club (NGRC) released the annual returns, with totalisator turnover at £86,014,070 and attendances recorded at 3,697,939 from 6643 meetings.NGRC calendar January 2001 National Greyhound Racing Club Palace Issue trained by Linda Mullins was voted Greyhound of the Year after winning the St Leger at Wimbledon Stadium, defending his Grand Prix title at Walthamstow, winning a third successive Hunt Cup and second WJ & JE Cearns Invitation. Mullins also won the Greyhound Trainer of the Year for the fifth successive year and then announced her retirement, the kennels and licence was switched to one of her sons John.Hobbs Jonathan Greyhound Annual 2003 2002 Raceform 1-904317-07-3 El Tenor owned by Mario Lanfranchi and trained by Mullins brought up the magical 100 open race wins to write his name in the history books as one of the greatest hurdlers.http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=70759 El Tenor profile Greyhound Data Rising star Rapid Ranger was third in the Scottish Greyhound Derby behind Knockeevan Star and then went on to win the 2000 English Greyhound Derby. Tracks Irish tracks were subject to changes. The Dundalk Ramparts Greyhound Stadium closed on 20 November in order for the major rebuild to take place.https://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/dundalk-greyhound-track-to-close-in-two-weeks-time-26924834.html Dundalk greyhound track to close in two weeks time 3 November 2000 Irish Independent Curraheen Park opened on 8 April as a replacement for the previous track the Cork (Western Road) Greyhound Stadium, the sale of the old track enabled the Irish Greyhound Board to fund a new stadium with modern facilities.https://businesscork.ie/?p=19093 Feel the excitement at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium 5 July 2018 Business Cork The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee also underwent a major refit as the stadium was redesigned for the new Millennium. Swaffham ceased to race after the promoter Tom Smith and the holder of the lease Vince Moody had a disagreement, the track had raced for 13 years and was turned into a schooling facility. Tom Smith and son Gavin Smith would leave a lasting legacy however as they were responsible for producing the 'Swaffham hare'. During a ten-year period they had produced a hare system that would replace just about every other hare system; the McGee, outside Sumner, inside Sumner and Bramich would all but disappear.https://greyhoundstar.co.uk/remember-when-july/ Remember When July 2000 6 July 2016 greyhound Star News The Supertrack competition inaugurated in 1994 is officially ended by the British Greyhound Racing Board. Harlow lost three trainers in quick succession; Jean Carter moved to Crayford, Wayne Wilson to Catford and Kay Wyatt to Sittingbourne. Wyatt would soon give up training and Maxine Locke would take over the kennels and contract at Sittingbourne. Hazel Dickson retired leaving Wimbledon for other interests outside of greyhound racing; she had never recovered from the day that Wembley closed.Hobbs Jonathan Greyhound Annual 2005 2004 Raceform 1-904317-58-8 Nick Savva won the trainers championship and trained 93 British Bred winners in one year, only Trevor Cobbold in 1994 had produced a more. Catford Racing Manager Phil Donaldson left for a career in journalism with the Racing Post with his assistant Derek Hope taking over. Crayford also lost their Racing Manager after Paul Lawrence left to be replaced by deputy Harry Bull with Danny Rayment promoted to deputy. Competitions Catford hosted their last Cesarewitch before it switched to Oxford. Principal UK races Grand National, Wimbledon (Mar 28, 460m h, £7,500)PosName of GreyhoundTrainerSP TimeTrap 1st Tuttles Minister Tom Foster 3-1 28.36 52nd Catunda Leonardo Terry Dartnall 13-8f 28.37 63rd Apple Rambler Tom Foster 6-1 28.39 34th Lenson Eddie Ray Peacock 9-2 28.55 25th Silbury Willow Tom Foster 7-1 28.81 16th Kennyswell Smoke Tom Foster 3-1 29.23 4 Regal Scottish Derby, Shawfield (Apr 15, 480m, £20,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Knockeevan Star Tom Flaherty3-1 29.19 12nd Ryefield Snowy Paul Stringer20-1 29.35 43rd Rapid Ranger Charlie Lister 3-1 29.37 34th Knockanroe Rover Paul Stringer2-1f 29.39 25th Fat Boy Slim Jim Reynolds7-2 29.55 56th Spring Time Gerald Watson4-1 29.91 6 Scurry Gold Cup, Catford (Jun 24, 385m, £3,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st El Boss Linda Mullins 5-4f 23.65 22nd Regal Eagle Tony Taylor 10-1 23.97 13rd Lenson Sunny Ray Peacock 8-1 23.99 64th Ceephil Linda Mullins 10-1 24.19 55th Rachels Miller Dave Hopper 9-4 24.21 36th Glowing Wave Barry Wileman 8-1 24.53 4 Reading Masters, Reading (Jul 9, 465m, £20,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Jicky Brian Clemenson 11-2 28.16 62nd Glenholm Duke Nikki Chambers 7-2 28.38 33rd Fervent Flash Jo Burridge 66-1 28.42 54th Hedsor Sheila Keith Howard 33-1 28.62 25th Smoking Wardy Derek Knight 10-11f 28.70 46th Carnalecka Chief John McGee Sr. 4-1 28.80 1 BT Gold Collar, Catford (Sep 16, 555m, £7,500)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Castlelyons Dani Arthur Hitch 5-4f 35.04 62nd Gold Bullet David Mullins7-2 35.08 13rd Romany Lad Daphne Mann6-1 35.16 34th Astoria Noir Terry Dartnall15-2 35.34 55th Allez Vieira John McGee Sr. 5-1 35.44 26th Fawn Nikita Paul Young25-1 35.48 4 Evening Standard TV Trophy, Wimbledon (Oct 3, 868m, £6,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Sexy Delight Charlie Lister 9-4f 54.51 12nd Spenwood Wizard Jo Burridge 3-1 54.5363rd Hollinwood Poppy Mick Clarke 3-1 54.8354th Drumsna Cross Charlie Lister 33-154.95 25th El Poker Linda Mullins 8-1 55.0736th Spenwood Gem Ron Hough 4-1 55.114 Laurels, Belle Vue (Oct 10, 465m, £6,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Courts Legal Linda Jones 7-4 27.86 12nd Wrenbury Rin Tin Mick Cliffe 33-1 28.20 23rd Smoking Bullet Derek Knight 4-5f 28.24 54th Brickfield Bonus Patsy Byrne 12-1 28.48 65th Wrenbury Rebel Mick Cliffe 20-1 28.58 36th Gambling Man Anthony McConnell 12-1 28.59 4 Grand Prix, Walthamstow (Oct 14, 640m, £10,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Palace Issue Linda Mullins 1-3f 39.32 32nd So Breezy Linda Mullins 7-1 39.48 43rd Countrywide Star John McGee Sr. 8-1 40.10 24th Lady Jean Ken Tester14-1 40.14 15th Little Diane Gary Baggs25-1 40.24 56th Black Return Mick Puzey20-1 40.26 6 St Leger, Wimbledon (Nov 7, 660m, £12,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Palace Issue Linda Mullins 1-2f 40.74 32nd Sonas Phantom Linda Jones14-1 40.96 23rd Early Flight Nick Savva 3-1 41.02 64th So Breezy Linda Mullins 16-1 41.10 45th Castlelyons Dani Arthur Hitch16-1 41.11 56th Lenson Ladson Ray Peacock50-1 41.43 1 Oaks, Wimbledon (Dec 6, 480m, £6,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Ragga Juju Joanne Page 7-1 29.29 22nd Countrywide Tams John McGee Sr. 5-1 29.31 13rd Kinda Swell Linda Jones 10-1 29.32 44th After The Tide Linda Jones 5-4f 29.34 65th Early Flight Nick Savva 20-1 29.40 56th Ryefield Snowy Brian Clemenson 3-1 29.41 3 Cesarewitch, Catford 94, 718m, £5,000)PosName of Greyhound TrainerSP Time Trap 1st Lady Jean Ken Tester 11-8f 45.63 42nd El Poker Linda Mullins 5-2 46.03 23rd Elderberry Vixen Pat Ryan9-4 46.19 64th Lenson Ladson Ray Peacock8-1 46.57 15th Larkhill Mist Owen McKenna66-1 46.77 56th Castlelyons Fuji Barry Wileman 25-1 46.87 3 Principal Irish finals Easter CupShelbourne (Apr 1, 525y)PosName of Greyhound SP Time Trap 1st Mr Bozz http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=3906 2000 Easter Cup Final Irish Greyhound Data 7-4f 28.942nd Kishlawn Gold 28.983rd Tearaway Prince 29.174th Vintage Knows 29.195th Scaldy Sarah 29.246th Sandyhill Slip 29.25 National Produce Thurles (Apr 30, 525y)PosName of Greyhound SP Time Trap 1stMoyne Rebel https://www.igb.ie/results/view-results/?track=THR&date=30-Apr-00#race7 2000 Produce Stakes Irish Greyhound Board1-2f28.70 TR 52nd Official Leader 29.1913rd Kishlawn Gold 29.2934th Glossy Buttons 29.3025th Barefoot Ridge 29.3646th Gold Chief 29.686 Shelbourne 600 Shelbourne (May 6, 600y)PosName of Greyhound SP Time Trap1st Joannestown Cash https://www.igb.ie/results/view-results/?track=SPK&date=06-May-00#race7 2000 Shelbourne 600 Final Irish Greyhound Board 6-4f 32.49 TR 32nd Winetavern Sam 8-1 32.7723rd Betting Ring 12-132.8414th Kilmessan Jet 5-2 32.9445th Glenwood Sassy 7-1 33.1256th Tearaway Prince 10-133.436 St Leger Limerick (Jul 1, 550y)PosName of Greyhound SP Time Trap 1st Extra Dividend https://www.igb.ie/results/view-results/?track=LMK&date=01-Jul-00#race7 2000 St Leger Result Irish Greyhound Board 8-129.7942nd Shanless Park 5-4f 30.0713rd Upward Star 6-1 30.1754th Deerfield Tycoon 3-1 30.4535th Glossy Buttons 6-1 30.46 26th Crossleigh Fudge 10-1 30.646 Oaks Shelbourne (Jul 8, 525y)PosName of Greyhound SP Time Trap1st Marinas Tina https://www.igb.ie/results/view-results/?track=SPK&date=08-Jul-00#race7 Oaks Final Irish Greyhound Board 9-4f28.5622nd Stay Sharp 5-1 28.8613rd Miss Tetley8-1 28.8934th Unsinkable Girl 7-2 29.0865th Scaldy Sarah 3-1 29.17 56th Miss Allurity 7-1 29.29 4 Foras na Gaeilge Champion Stakes Shelbourne (Jul 22, 550y)PosName of Greyhound SP Time Trap 1st Lemon Ralph http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=10660 2000 Champion Stakes Final Irish Greyhound Board 8-1 30.082nd Mr Bozz 30.26 3rd Droopys Vieri 30.36 4th Spring Time 30.38 5th Judicial Pride 30.60 6th Currie Kid 31.06 Gain/Daniel J Reilly Puppy Derby Harolds Cross (Sep 29, 525y) PosName of Greyhound SP Time Trap1st Droopys Vieri https://www.igb.ie/results/view-results/?track=HRX&date=29-Sep-00#race7 2000 Puppy Derby Final Irish Greyhound Board 4-6f28.3632nd Watch The Market 9-128.7163rd Darter 12-128.7854th Home Power 9-1 29.1345th Byerley Bet 12-1 29.2026th Curryhills Wade 7-1 29.691 LaurelsCork (Oct 28, 525y)PosName of Greyhound SP Time Trap1st Barefoot Ridge https://www.igb.ie/results/view-results/?track=CRK&date=28-Oct-00#race7 2000 Laurels Final Irish Greyhound Board 6-128.6932nd Moyne Rebel 4-5f 28.72 63rd Extra Dividend 16-128.86 24th O Rahilly Walk 10-129.00 15th Lemon Ralph 12-1 29.1146th Marinas Tina 13-4 29.465 Totalisator returns The totalisator returns declared to the National Greyhound Racing Club for the year 2000 are listed below. Although the tracks are listed in the order of largest to smallest turnover the actual figures were not released (with the exception of Wimbledon). April 2001 Figured It All Out Yet? Greyhound Star StadiumTurnover £Walthamstow Wimbledon 9,068,036Romford Belle VueBrighton & Hove Hall Green Peterborough Catford Sheffield Perry Barr Crayford StadiumTurnover £Sunderland OxfordMilton KeynesNottingham Shawfield MonmoreYarmouth PoolePortsmouth Brough Park Swindon StadiumTurnover £Sittingbourne Reading Harlow Stainforth Kinsley Wisbech Mildenhall Henlow Rye House Hull References 30em Category:Greyhound racing in the United Kingdom Category:Greyhound racing in the Republic of Ireland UK and Ireland Greyhound Racing Year UK and Ireland Greyhound Racing Year UK and Ireland Greyhound Racing Year UK and Ireland Greyhound Racing Year