Grand_National_(greyhounds)

Grand National (English greyhound race)

Grand National (English greyhound race)

English greyhound racing competition

The Grand National is an original classic greyhound racing competition held at Crayford Stadium over the hurdles.[1] It was run at White City Stadium from 1928 until 1984, it moved to Hall Green Stadium in 1985 and then on to Wimbledon Stadium in 1999.[2]

For other uses, see Grand National (disambiguation).
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In 2012, the Greyhound Racing Association allowed the race to leave their portfolio and it switched to Central Park Stadium in Sittingbourne.[3] Central Park held the event until 2022 when it was cancelled in May before Ladbrokes stepped in to sponsor the event which was then held at Crayford for the first time.

Sherrys Prince holds the record of winning the event three times from 1970 to 1972, while trainer Ricky Holloway has trained five winners.

Venues & Distances

  • 1927–1927 (White City, 500 y hurdles)
  • 1928–1974 (White City, 525 y hurdles)
  • 1975–1984 (White City, 500 m hurdles)
  • 1985–1998 (Hall Green, 474 m hurdles)
  • 1999–2009 (Wimbledon, 460 m hurdles)
  • 2010–2011 (Wimbledon, 480 m hurdles)
  • 2012–2022 (Sittingbourne/Central Park, 480 m hurdles)
  • 2022–2022 (Crayford, 380 m hurdles)
  • 2023–2023 (Crayford, 540 m hurdles)

Sponsors

Past winners

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References

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