St Leger (greyhounds)
The St Leger is an original classic greyhound competition.[1]
| Original classic - Category 1 race | |
 1977 champion Stormy Spirit | |
| Location | Perry Barr Stadium |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1928 |
| Sponsor | Premier Greyhound Racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 710 metres |
| Surface | Sand |
| Purse | £20,000 (winner) |
Venues and Distances
- 1927–1974 (Wembley Stadium, 700 y)
- 1975–1998 (Wembley Stadium, 655 m)
- 1999–2002 (Wimbledon Stadium, 660 m)
- 2003–2009 (Wimbledon Stadium, 698 m)
- 2010–2016 (Wimbledon Stadium, 687 m)
- 2017–present (Perry Barr Stadium, 710 m)
Sponsors
- 1994–1994 Wendy Fair
- 2005–2017 William Hill
- 2018–2018 (GRA)
- 2019–2020 Racing Post Greyhound TV
- 2021–2021 Arena Racing Company
- 2022–2022 Premier Greyhound Racing
History
It was run at Wembley Stadium from 1928 until 1998 but when the Wembley Greyhounds ended it moved to Wimbledon Stadium in 1999.[2] The race is considered to be the premier stayers (between 500 and 700 metres) competition in greyhound racing.[3]
The competition came to an end at Wimbledon after the 2016 running before being switched to GRA sister track Perry Barr.[4] The prize money has reduced in recent times due to financial issues in 2010 and the loss of a Sky TV contract more recently.[5][6] However, Premier Greyhound Racing doubled the winner's prize money to £20,000 in 2022.
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Breeding | Trainer | Time | SP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Burletta | Jock's Lodge - Fasten Fast | Alf Mulliner (Wembley) | 41.91 sec | 5-2 | |
| 1929 | Loughnagare | Loafer - Hands Off | Paddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon) | 42.76 sec | 4-9f | |
| 1930 | Maidens Boy | Guiding Hand - Maiden Hymn | S.Young (Private) | 41.48 sec | 4-9f | |
| 1931 | Mick The Miller | Glorious Event - Na Boc Lei | Sidney Orton (Wimbledon) | 41.31 sec | 1-1f | |
| 1932 | Fret Not | Lenin - Laughing Lady | Leslie Reynolds (White City) | 41.35 sec | 7-2 | |
| 1933 | The Daw | Service Kit - Crazy Margaret | Sidney Probert (Wembley) | 41.24 sec | 6-4f | |
| 1934 | Bosham | Hertford - White Cap | Leslie Reynolds (White City) | 41.17 sec | 13-8 | |
| 1935 | Satans Baby | Blower - Golden Valley | Les Parry (White City) | 40.95 sec | 10-11f | |
| 1936 | Ataxy | Inler - Gosha Bead | Leslie Reynolds (White City) | 40.39 sec | 6-4 | |
| 1937 | Grosvenor Bob | Golden Hammer - Wonderful Expression | Jim Syder Sr. (Wembley) | 41.13 sec | 1-2f | |
| 1938 | Gretas Rosary | Mick the Miller - Greta Ranee | Eddie Wright (Harringay) | 40.82 sec | 7-4jf | |
| 1939 | Gayhunter | Dans Leg - Trianon Lass | Eddie Wright (Harringay) | 41.79 sec | 7-4 | |
| 1945 | Robeen Printer | Dans Leg - DeocDeireannach | George McKay (Coventry) | 40.03 sec | 2-5f | |
| 1946 | Bohernagraga Boy | Tact - Crony | Jim Syder Jr. (Wembley) | 39.92 sec | 1-1f | |
| 1947 | Dante II | Well Squared - Olives Idol | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 39.70 sec | 2-9f | |
| 1948 | Streets After Midnight | Street Rebel - Midnight Biddy | Les Parry (White City) | 40.40 sec | 5-2 | |
| 1949 | Lovely Rio | Fish Hill - Rio Czarina | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 40.77 sec | 7-1 | |
| 1950 | Fawn Mack | Yankee Mack - Light Buzzer | George Curtis (Park Royal) | 40.56 sec | 11-10f | |
| 1951 | Black Mire [8] | Darkies Gift - Kelton Flash | Jack Toseland (Perry Barr) | 40.19 sec | 2-1 | |
| 1952 | Funny Worker [9] | Funny Mick - Monas Lamb | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 40.50 sec | 6-1 | |
| 1953 | Magourna Reject | Astras Son - Saucy Dame | Tom 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow) | 39.88 sec | 7-4f | |
| 1954 | Pancho Villa | Mad Birthday - Golden Withins | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 40.99 sec | 1-1f | |
| 1955 | Title Role | Celtic Chef - Coolkill Darkie | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 40.78 sec | 4-1 | |
| 1956 | Jakfigaralt | The Grand Champion - Prairie Vixen | Joe Booth (Private) | 40.50 sec | 7-2 | |
| 1957 | Duke of Alva | Ballymac Ball - Marchioness Minnie | Dicky Myles (Coventry) | 39.97 sec | 4-6f | |
| 1958 | Barrys Prince | Champion Prince - Ballyglass Again | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 40.01 sec | 4-1 | |
| 1959 | Wincot Clifford | Fly Prince - Whoosh | Jack Toseland (Perry Barr) | 40.25 sec | 5-4f | |
| 1960 | Jungle Man | Man of Pleasure - Seafield Biddy | Harry Tasker (Private) | 40.08 sec | 2-1 | |
| 1961 | Clonalvy Pride [10] | Solar Prince - Asmena | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 39.64 sec | 4-7f | |
| 1962 | Powerstown Prospect | Hi There - Faoide | Ronnie Melville (Harringay) | 40.02 sec | 8-1 | |
| 1963 | Friendly Lass | Hi There - Sallys Gossip | Tony Dennis (Private) | 40.15 sec | 2-1 | |
| 1964 | Lucky Hi There | Hi There - Olives Bonny | Jimmy Jowett (Clapton) | 39.90 sec | 1-2f | |
| 1965 | Greenane Flash | Prairie Flash - Greenane Item | Jimmy Quinn (Perry Barr) | 40.13 sec | 2-1 | |
| 1966 | Summer Guest | Chieftains Guest - Summer Lady | Wilf France (Harringay) | 40.03 sec | 11-8f | |
| 1967 | O'Haras Rebel | Odd Venture - Pure Hand | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 39.54 sec | 6-1 | |
| 1968 | Forward King | Crazy Parachute - Supreme Witch | Ted Brennan (Owlerton) | 39.98 sec | 9-4 | |
| 1969 | Crefogue Dancer [11] | Printers Present - Crefogue | Bob Burls (Wembley) | 39.65 sec | 8-1 | |
| 1970 | Spotted Rory | Shanes Legacy - Dainty Flash | Paddy McEllistrim (Wimbledon) | 40.28 sec | 2-1f | |
| 1971 | Dolores Rocket | Newdown Heather - Come on Dolores | Herbert White (Private) | 40.03 sec | 1-2f | |
| 1972 | Ramdeen Stuart | Sallys Story - Any Streak | Norman Oliver (Brough Park) | 39.82 sec | 2-1 | |
| 1973 | Case Money | Booked Out - Jamboree Judy | Ted Parker (Harringay) | 39.89 sec | 6-4jf | |
| 1974 | Cute Caddie | Red Barrel - Fellside Tiny | David Kinchett (White City) | 41.17 sec | 4-1 | |
| 1975 | Tartan Khan | Spectre - Chilled Sweet | Gwen Lynds (Bletchley) | 39.45 sec | 7-2 | Track Record |
| 1976 | Westmead Champ | Westmead County - Hacksaw | Pam Heasman (Hackney) | 39.90 sec | 9-4 | |
| 1977 | Stormy Spirit | Spectre - Nora Again | Joe Pickering (White City) | 40.22 sec | 10-1 | |
| 1978 | Westmead Power | Westmead County - Westmead Damson | Natalie Savva (Coventry) | 39.67 sec | 4-5f | |
| 1979 | Kilmagoura Mist | Yanka Boy - Kilmagoura Fair | Tom Johnston Jr. (Wembley) | 40.04 sec | 9-2 | |
| 1980 | Fair Reward | Flip Your Top - Modest Style | Bob Young (Private) | 40.46 sec | 5-2 | |
| 1981 | Fox Watch | Ritas Choice - Queen of Moray | Jill Holt (Private) | 40.17 sec | 5-2jf | |
| 1982 | Huberts Shade | Luminous Lad - Huberts Fate | Adam Jackson (Wembley) | 39.83 sec | 13-2 | |
| 1983 | Easy and Slow | Sand Man - Lucky Arrival | Adam Jackson (Wembley) | 40.37 sec | 5-2 | |
| 1984 | Gizzajob | Knockrour Bank - Move 'n' Groove | John Coleman (Romford) | 40.28 sec | 33-1 | |
| 1985 | Jet Circle | Jet Control - Kielduff Fun | Ted Dickson (Wembley) | 40.14 sec | 11-4 | |
| 1986 | Lone Wolf | Yankee Express - Breeze Valley | George Curtis (Brighton) | 39.99 sec | 9-2 | |
| 1987 | Life Policy | Lindas Champion - Lucky Friend | Bob Young (Brighton) | 39.96 sec | 12-1 | |
| 1988 | Exile Energy | Gambling Fever - Princess Nora | Gary Baggs (Walthamstow) | 39.76 sec | 9-2 | |
| 1989 | Manx Marajax | Easy And Slow - Darian Ivy | Nigel Saunders (Belle Vue) | 39.87 sec | 33-1 | |
| 1990 | Match Point | Tico - Cuddles Sandy | Terry Kibble (Bristol) | 39.92 sec | 7-1 | |
| 1991 | Temps Perdu | Coolmona Man - Miss Tico | Albert Hill (Private) | 40.18 sec | 9-4jf | |
| 1992 | Airmount Flash | Mr John Dee - Airmount Mary | Jimmy Gibson (Belle Vue) | 39.81 sec | 3-1 | |
| 1993 | Galleydown Boy | Flashy Sir - Annies Last | John Copplestone (Reading) | 40.06 sec | 13-2 | |
| 1994 | Ballarue Minx[12] | Greenpark Fox - Ballarue Suzy | Bill Masters (Hove) | 39.65 sec | 7-2 | |
| 1995 | Kens Dilemma | Murlens Slippy - Daisys Spirit | Theo Mentzis (Rye House) | 39.80 sec | 2-1f | |
| 1996 | Spring Rose | Galtymore Lad - Rachels Baby | Charlie Lister OBE (Nottingham) | 39.29 sec | 2-5f | |
| 1997 | Tralee Crazy | Ratify - Dennys Daisy | Nick Savva (Walthamstow) | 39.41 sec | 4-1 | |
| 1998 | Droopys Pacino | Phantom Flash - Droopys Fergie | Tony Bullen (Private) | 39.67 sec | 4-1 | |
| 1999 | Dilemmas Lad | Frightful Flash - Kens Dilemma | Nick Savva (Milton Keynes) | 40.56 sec | 5-1 | |
| 2000 | Palace Issue | Deerpark Jim - Clear Issue | Linda Mullins (Walthamstow) | 40.74 sec | 1-2f | |
| 2001 | Frisby Folly | Toms the Best - Frisby Fanfare | Harry Crapper (Sheffield) | 40.74 sec | 3/1 | |
| 2002 | Alibuk Lad | Toms The Best - Glencoe Star | Dilys Steels (Private) | 40.95 sec | 10/1 | |
| 2003 | Bite the Bullet | Bonus Prince - Hit the Dollar | Wayne Brunt (Private) | 41.38 sec | 20/1 | |
| 2004 | Roxholme Girl | Pacific Mile – Gilded Choice | Hayley Keightley (Private) | 41.32 sec | 3-/1 | |
| 2005 | Greenacre Lin[13] | Top Honcho – First To Return | Brian Clemenson (Hove) | 41.16 sec | 7/4f | |
| 2006 | Ninja Blue[14] | Roanokee – Ballycummer Jil | Charlie Lister OBE (Private) | 41.52 sec | 11/4 | |
| 2007 | Spiridon Louis[15] | Droopys Vieri – Early Flight | Lorraine Sams (Crayford) | 40.86 sec | 4/1 | |
| 2008 | Bubbly Totti[16] | World Class – Droopys Seville | Ted Soppitt (Private) | 41.06 sec | 1/4f | |
| 2009 | Kinda Easy[17] | Just The Best – Kinda Sleepy | Mark Wallis (Harlow) | 40.57 sec | 2/1jf | |
| 2010 | Droopys Bradley [18] | Droopys Kewell – Droopys Mo | Paul Donovan (Wimbledon) | 41.48 sec | 1/2f | |
| 2011 | Aero Majestic [19] | Hondo Black – Rough Illusion | Mark Wallis (Yarmouth) | 41.62 sec | 11/4 | |
| 2012 | Blonde Reagan [20] | Hometown Boy Nga – Swift Babe | Mark Wallis (Yarmouth) | 41.87 sec | 5/2f | |
| 2013 | Farloe Tango [21] | Hondo Black – Farloe Oyster | Charlie Lister OBE (Private) | 41.40 sec | 5/4f | Track Record |
| 2014 | Roxholme Dream [22] | Timor Blue – Lemon Blossom | Hayley Keightley (Swindon) | 41.68 sec | 7/4f | |
| 2015 | Fizzypop Buddy [23] | Tubbertelly Dubh – Saleen Queen | June Harvey (Wimbledon) | 41.49 sec | 9/2 | |
| 2016 | Ferryforth Fran [24] | College Causeway - Diegos Lady | Mark Wallis (Towcester) | 41.90 sec | 20/1 | |
| 2017 | Rubys Rascal [25] | Razldazl George – Swift Eva | Mark Wallis (Towcester) | 42.99 sec | 3/1 | |
| 2018 | Calico Ranger [26] | Holdem Spy – Wont Fall Behind | Carol Weatherall (Henlow) | 43.09 sec | 9/4 | |
| 2019 | Redzer Ardfert [27][28] | Paradise Madison – Have You One | Brendan Maunsell (Ireland) | 43.12 sec | 5/4f | |
| 2020 | Smallmead[29] | Definate Opinion – Ballymac Razl | John Mullins (Yarmouth) | 43.37 sec | 10/1 | |
| 2021 | Space Jet[30] | Droopys Jet – Volcano | Matt Dartnall (Central Park) | 42.59 sec | 10/3 | Track record |
| 2022 | Havana Lover[31] | Laughil Blake – Love Honey | Liz McNair (Private) | 43.10 sec | 11/10f | |
| 2023 | Droopys Clue[32] | Out Of Range ASB – Droopys Natalia | Seamus Cahill (Hove) | 42.33 sec | 4/9f | Track record |
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