| Location | Henlow |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1984 |
| Last run | 2018 |
| Sponsor | Bob Morton |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 460 metres |
| Surface | Sand |
The Henlow Derby formerly the Bedfordshire Derby was a greyhound racing competition held annually at Henlow Stadium in Stondon, Bedfordshire.[1][2]
It was inaugurated in 1984 over 484 metres but switched to 460 metres in 1994.[3] The event was last held in 2018.[4]
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Breeding | Trainer | Time | SP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Trinas Samurai | Brave Bran – Trina Ceili | Edna Wearing Harringay) | 29.32 | 5-2jf | |
| 1985 | Glamour Hobo | Nameless Star – Glamour Show | Charlie Lister (Private) | 29.20 | 7-4f | |
| 1986 | Westmead Call | Whisper Wishes – Westmead Tania | Natalie Savva (Milton Keynes) | 29.12 | 4-5f | Track record |
| 1987 | Dancing Diamond | Ballyheigue Moon – Noras Princess | John Walton (Belle Vue) | 29.65 | 9-2 | |
| 1988 | Lying Eyes | The Other Risk - Gisele | Ernie Gaskin Sr. (Private) | 29.58 | 8-11f | |
| 1989 | Seafield Skipper | Sail On II – Princeton Darkie | Tony Bullen (Private) | 29.72 | 40-1 | |
| 1990 | Cannonette [5] | Westmead Cannon – Bernadette Girl | Mel Bass (Private) | 29.36 | 7-4f | |
| 1991 | Lyons Monk [6] | The Other Risk – Mountkeefe Lady | John Coleman (Walthamstow) | 29.41 | 7-4f | |
| 1992 | Next Move | Airmount Grand – Westmead Move | Nick Savva (Milton Keynes) | 29.37 | 11-10f | |
| 1993 | Winsor Vic | Dukes Lodge – Winsor Aird | John McGee Sr. (Reading) | 29.12 | 1-1f | |
| 2004 | Farloe Pocket | Larkhill Jo – Tornaroy Tumble | Barrie Draper (Sheffield) | 27.71 | 9-4 | |
| 2005 | Westmead Joe | Larkhill Jo – Mega Delight | Nick Savva (Private) | 27.49 | 4-7f | |
| 2006 | Canary Sky | Top Honcho – Charity Echo | Joanne Taylor (Henlow) | 28.20 | 5-2 | |
| 2007 | Drink Up Zorro | Galipip Trooper – Hows Tings | Paul Sallis (Hall Green) | 27.85 | 5-2f | |
| 2008 | Jogadusc Ace | Brett Lee – Star of Dromin | Mark Wallis (Harlow) | 27.48 | 2-1f | |
| 2010 | Westmead Guru | Tyrur Ted – Westmead Swift | Kelly Findlay (Private) | 27.52 | 7-2 | |
| 2011 | Taylors Sky | Westmead Hawk – Rising Angel | Charlie Lister OBE (Private) | 27.16 | 4/7f | |
| 2012 | Loughteen Blanco | Droopys Scolari – Loughteen Lassie | Seamus Cahill (Hove) | 27.79 | 11/4 | |
| 2014 | Southern Mesut[7] | Ballymac Maeve – Foxes Lady | Charlie Lister OBE (Private) | 27.49 | 3/1 | |
| 2015 | Making Paper[8] | Hondo Black – Quarterland Hope | Diane Henry (Henlow) | 27.56 | 4/1 | |
| 2016 | Lenson Santi[9] | Tullymurry Act – Jaytee Dancer | Tony Collett (Sittingbourne) | 27.41 | 6/1 | |
| 2017 | King Elvis[10] | Tullymurry Act – Skate On | Liz McNair (Private) | 27.11 | 6/4f | |
| 2018 | Bubbly Turbo[4] | Razldazl Jayfkay – Rattle the Can | Paul Young (Romford) | 27.36 | 8/1 |
Distances
- 1984–1994 (484 metres)
- 2004–2018 (460 metres)
Sponsors
- 2015–2017 Racing Post Greyhound TV
- 2018–2018 Bob Morton honouring Westmead Hawk
References
- ↑ Hobbs, Jonathan (2002). Greyhound Annual 2003. Raceform. p. 122. ISBN 1-904317-07-3.
- ↑ Hobbs, Jonathan (2007). Greyhound Annual 2008. Raceform. p. 188. ISBN 978-1-905153-53-4.
- ↑ Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. p. 102. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
- 1 2 "2018 The Hawk Henlow Derby". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ↑ Barnes, Julia (1991). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File, Vol Two. Ringpress Books. p. 63. ISBN 0-948955-61-9.
- ↑ Barnes/Sellers, Julia/John (1992). Ladbrokes Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. p. 68. ISBN 0-948955-22-8.
- ↑ "2014 Henlow Derby". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ↑ "RPGTV 2015 Henlow Derby". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ↑ "2016 RPGTV Henlow Derby". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ↑ "2017 RPGTV Henlow Derby". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
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