The Grand Prix

The Grand Prix was a classic greyhound competition held at Walthamstow.[1]

The Grand Prix
The 1961 champion Clonalvy Romance
LocationWalthamstow Stadium
Inaugurated1945
Last run2007
SponsorVictor Chandler Bookmakers
Race information
Distance640 metres
SurfaceSand

It was first run in 1945 and in 1971 it was granted classic status. The race came to an end following the closure of Walthamstow in 2008. The race is not to be confused with the William Hill Grand Prix held at Sunderland.[2][3]

The competition was not run from 1952 until 1953 due to insufficient entries[4] and again from 1964 to 1965. The event was cancelled in 1965 following the refusal by the National Greyhound Racing Club to allow a change is race distance.[5]

Venue and Distances

  • 1945–1958 (Walthamstow 525 yards)
  • 1960–1963 (Walthamstow 500 yards)
  • 1966–1974 (Walthamstow 600 yards)
  • 1976–2007 (Walthamstow 640 metres)

Past winners

Year Winner Breeding Trainer Time SP Notes
1945 Magic BohemianJesmond Cutlet – Magic PoolLeslie Reynolds (Wembley)30.03 sec10-11f
1946 TonycusManhattan Midnight – Dashing BLeslie Reynolds (Wembley)30.19 sec6–1
1947 Mondays NewsOrlucks Best – Monday NextSidney Orton (Wimbledon)30.41 sec2–1
1948 Ruby CutRuby Border – VolcutJohn Bott (Private)30.31 sec11–4
1949 Red WindDysertmore Prince – Light BiddyFrank Davis (Private)29.82 sec10-11f
1950 Arrow BoyDew Bob – Daintys Blue GrassJack Harvey (Wembley)30.28 sec5–1
1951 Rushton SmuttyMad Tanist – Summer FrockFrank Johnson (Private)29.80 sec4-6f
1954 Rushton SpotRushton News – Rushton PandaFrank Johnson (Private)29.57 sec100–30
1955 Duet LeaderChampion Prince – Derryluskin LadyTom 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow)29.42 sec13-8f
1956 Land of SongFire Prince – Old Blarney GiftBob Burls (Wembley)29.70 sec7–2
1957 Klcaskin KernMagourna Reject – PavonaTony Dennis (Private)29.25 sec8-11f
1958 GranthamianBarrowside – Silver SplashJack Harvey (Wembley)29.98 sec1-1f
1960 Dunstown PaddyChampion Prince – Geffs LinnettTom 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow)28.26 sec11–4
1961 Clonalvy RomanceSolar Prince – AsmenaW Taylor (White City)28.57 sec9–2
1963 Mondays RangerToast The Champ – Mondays SopranoTom 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow)28.03 sec4-5f
1966 Westpark BisonThe Glen Abbey – Little ScrollBarney O'Connor (Walthamstow)40.14 sec8-11f
1968 Carmen JohnCrazy Parachute – CreggandoveskeyJ Millis (Private)41.16 sec10–1
1969 Chame SparrowMad Era – Avenue EastBarney O'Connor (Walthamstow)40.75 sec6–1
1970 BatonAnnard – Pine BlacktopJack Durkin (Walthamstow)40.39 sec9-4f
1971 Breachs BuzzardMaryville Hi – Breach's BlizzardColin McNally (Perry Barr)40.00 sec4-5f
1973 Pendys MermaidMerry Newdown – Linnetts VentureDave Geggus (Walthamstow)40.65 sec11-8f
1974 Ballyglass HopeFaithful Hope – Deise IvoryDon Thornton (Private)40.58 sec7–1
1976 Manderlay KingCrazy Top – ShandarobaGeoff De Mulder (Hall Green)40.21 sec9–2
1977 Paradise SpectreSpectre – Paradise WonderPat Mullins (Private)40.19 sec6-4f
1978 Paradise SpectreSpectre – Paradise WonderPat Mullins (Private)40.03 sec3-1jf
1979 Frame ThatRitas Choice – The Grand LoveTed Dickson (Slough)39.57 sec11–2
1980 Sport PromoterBreakaway Town – Kensington QueenPat Mullins (Cambridge)40.17 sec2-1jf
1981 Rathduff SolaraIvy Hall Solo – Rathduff GazelleTony Dennis (Southend)40.71 sec2-1jf
1982 Huberts ShadeLuminous Lad – Huberts FateAdam Jackson (Wembley)39.73 sec11-8f
1983 Flying DukeGaily Noble – Shans FantasiaPaddy Coughlan (Crayford)40.49 sec4–1
1984 Sunrise SonnyArmagh Rocket – Kerry WeddingGeorge Curtis (Hove)40.00 sec25–1
1985 Slaneyside GoldSand Man – Prince of RocksJim Sherry (Walthamstow)40.00 sec5–1
1986 Westmead MoveWhisper Wishes – Westmead TaniaNick Savva (Private)39.35 sec10-11f
1987 Olivers WishWhisper Wishes – Westmead TaniaNick Savva (Private)39.86 sec7–2
1988 Digby Bridge[6]Yellow Band – Ballylough JudyJohn Malcolm (Hall Green)40.14 sec50–1
1989 Waltham AbbeyManorville Sand – Mona LisaErnie Gaskin Sr. (Private)39.91 sec2–1
1990 Dempseys WhisperWhisper Wishes – Lemon GemPatsy Byrne (Canterbury)39.07 sec4-11f
1991 Dempseys WhisperWhisper Wishes – Lemon GemPatsy Byrne (Canterbury)39.20 sec2-1f
1992 Westmead DarkieAirmount Grand – Westmead MoveNick Savva (Private)39.36 sec2-1f
1993 Redwood GirlArdfert Sean – Redwood SueErnie Gaskin Sr. (Walthamstow)39.89 sec5–1
1994 Redwood Girl[7]Ardfert Sean – Redwood SueErnie Gaskin Sr. (Walthamstow)39.74 sec2–1
1995 Suncrest SailLow Sail – Sarahs SurpriseCharlie Lister OBE (Private)39.62 sec11-10f
1996 Spring RoseGaltymore Lad – Rachels BabyCharlie Lister OBE (Nottingham)39.05 sec4-7fTrack record
1997 El Grand SenorLeaders Minstrel – Without EqualLinda Mullins (Walthamstow)39.38 sec12–1
1998 Dans SportNew Level – Any BandCharlie Lister OBE (Private)39.79 sec6–1
1999 Palace IssueDeerpark Jim – Clear IssueLinda Mullins (Walthamstow)40.32 sec9-4f
2000 Palace IssueDeerpark Jim – Clear IssueLinda Mullins (Walthamstow)39.32 sec1-3f
2001 Slick TomToms The Best – Slick MelOwen McKenna (Wimbledon)40.02 sec9–2
2002 Sheriff Bow WowFrisby Flashing – Spilt MilkJohn Mullins (Walthamstow)40.05 sec8–1
2003 Special TrickSpiral Nikita – Castlerea DeliaLinda Jones (Walthamstow)39.85 sec4–1
2004 Ronnies FlightSonic Flight – Tina at LastLinda Jones (Walthamstow)40.03 sec11-8f
2005 Clonbrin Show[8]Late Late Show – Clonbrin JewelMick Puzey (Walthamstow)39.55 sec5-2f
2006 January Tiger[9]Droopys Vieri – January VixenMark Wallis (Walthamstow)39.47 sec9–2
2007 Foulden Special[10]Droopys Kewell –Smoking BabyDerek Knight (Hove)39.45 sec1-1f

Discontinued

Sponsors

References

  1. http://www.thedogs.co.uk
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  3. Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File, pages 181-182. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
  4. "Remember When - September 1952". Greyhound Star.
  5. "Remember When – March 1965". Greyhound Star.
  6. "Remember When – September 1988". Greyhound Star.
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