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Trafalgar Cup

Former greyhound racing competition


Summary

Former greyhound racing competition

FieldValue
surfaceSand
classCategory 2
horse raceTrafalgar Cup
image[[File:Trafalgar Cup (greyhound racing).png100px]]
locationWembley (1929–1998)
Oxford (1999–2012)
Monmore (2015–2019)
inaugurated1929
last run2019
qualificationPuppies only
(15-24 months old)

Oxford (1999–2012) Monmore (2015–2019) (15-24 months old) The Trafalgar Cup was a greyhound racing competition for puppies under the age of two. It is the oldest puppy competition in the racing calendar.

It was first contested at Wembley Stadium from 1929 until 1998, but when the Wembley Greyhounds ended it moved to Oxford Stadium in 1999 and then on to Monmore Green Stadium in 2015 until 2019.

Venues & Distances

  • 1929–1974 (Wembley, 525y)
  • 1975–1998 (Wembley, 490m)
  • 1999–2012 (Oxford, 450m)
  • 2015–2019 (Monmore, 480m)

Past winners

YearWinnerBreedingTrainerTime (sec)SP192919301931193219331934193519361937193819411942194319441945194619471948194919501951195219531954195519561957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969197019711972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220152016201720182019
So GreenRunning Rein – SalsetteJim Syder Sr. (Wembley)30.48
Seldom LedSociety Boy – PityWally Green (West Ham)30.76
Wild WoolleyHautley – Wild WitchJack Rimmer (White City-Manchester)30.84
Mikado BeautyHertford – Little Fawn BiddyJim Syder Sr. (Wembley)31.027/2
Grey RacaBarna Maghery – Maesydd MischiefJohnny Bullock (Harringay)30.865/4f
Black Lion FavouriteDrumcro – Jinnie PrideGeorge McKay (Reading)30.937/2
EsksellElsell – EskbankLes Parry (White City)30.552/1
Grosvenor BobGolden Hammer – Wonderful ExpressionJim Syder Sr. (Wembley)30.222/1
Quarter DayLawyers Fee- House KeeperJoe Harmon (Wimbledon)30.627/2
GayhunterDans Leg - Trianon LassPatrick McKinney (Carntyne)30.445/2
Laughing LieutenantBeef Cutlet – Maid Of TenbyBert Heyes (White City)30.127/4f
Jubilee TimeFine Jubilee – Winning TimeLeslie Reynolds (Wembley)30.9711/4
Dark TigerTiger Jazz – See The LightBill Higgins (Oxford)30.189/2
Wandering LadKilrea Lad – Mildas JasonStanley Biss (Clapton Stadium)30.12100/7
Ballymac TanistTanist – Ramolas Pet AgainLeslie Reynolds (Wembley)29.686/4f
Shadowlands DelightWireless Delight – Shadowlands SiriusIvy Regan (Private)30.2011/8
Mad BirthdayMad Tanist – Bellas BloomStanley Biss (Clapton Stadium)29.7311/8
Baytown ColonelBaytown Cuckoo – Baytown CrowStanley Biss (Clapton Stadium)29.739/4
Ballycurren GarrettBallycurren Duke – Ballymakeera KeeperJack Harvey (Wembley)30.3910/1
Rushton SmuttyMad Tanist – Summer FrockJack Harvey (Wembley)30.0011/4
Magourna RejectAstras Son – Saucy DameNoreen Collin (Walthamstow)29.812/5f
Galtee CleoSandown Champion – CleopatraJack Harvey (Wembley)29.395/4
Pauls FunSandown Champion – All FunLeslie Reynolds (Wembley)29.4910/1
Golden SailMaddest Neighbour – Merry MistakeGeorge Crussell (Private)29.716/1
Our Tim IIEndless Gossip – Hanslope JeanJoe Pickering (New Cross)29.786/1
Highwood SovereignWestbourne – Pretty Miss AmberTom Smith (Clapton Stadium)29.677/2
Deep RiverBaytown Coak – Newhill PrimroseBob Burls (Wembley)29.627/4f
Joys PrinceSmalltown – Fancy FawnGeorge Waterman (Wimbledon)30.0320/1
Duleek DandyFlash Jack – Flower Of DuleekBill Dash (Private)29.7211/4
Ballinsloe BlondieNorthern King – Ballinasloe ChickenJack Harvey (Wembley)29.957/4
Little ArchieFlash Jack – Little JinglerHarry Parsons (Crayford)30.095/1
Sugarloaf ScottFearless Mac – Nellies UnitPhil Rees Sr. (Clapton Stadium)29.671/1f
Fear OMan Of Pleasure – SummerPam Heasman (Private)29.3010/1
Double MarchBuffalo Bill – Racing OnM Sanderson (Private)29.354/1
Ling BirdThe Grand Canal – Cheeky CissTommy 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow)29.424/9f
Lucky MeHook Chieftain – Avenue EastTommy 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow)29.335/1
King CheataJamie Serra – Madam CheataBarney O'Connor (Walthamstow)29.9416/1
Active HostFaithful Hope – Painting RosedalePaddy McEvoy (Wimbledon)29.732/1
Sherwood GlenMaryville Hi – Bresheen UmmJoe Booth (Private)29.475/4f
Todos KingpinHi Express – Lough Sillan GirlJack Durkin (Walthamstow)29.6710/1
Todos ImpHi Express – Estelles FollyDavid Geggus (Walthamstow)29.5614/1
Stow WelcomeOwn Pride – Miss EqualBarney O'Connor (Walthamstow)29.442/1jf
Coin CaseFinolas Yarn – Lovely SilkCharlie Smoothy (Clapton Stadium)29.551/5f
Pineapple GrandThe Grand Silver – Pineapple BabyFrank Baldwin (Perry Barr)29.081/5f
The Snow QueenRight O'Myross – Ballybeg ModelSid Ryall (Wembley)29.346/4f
Hunsdon PrideMonalee Pride – Offshore SpecDavid Geggus (Walthamstow)29.3311/2
Homely GirlKudas Honour – Our HouseGeoff De Mulder (Hall Green)29.303/1
Offshore DiverBright Lad – Offshore SpecChris Coyle (Private)29.3212/1
Trinas GirlMyrtown – Trina CeiliEdna Wearing (Bletchley)29.533/1
Sailor MayShamrock Sailor – Ellie MayDavid Kinchett (Wimbledon)29.3510/11f
Careless DragonDragonara – Aileen AlannaJim Morgan (Oxford)29.2411/8f
Mt Keeffe StarNameless Star – Hi Land PegGeoff De Mulder (Coventry)29.357/1
GlenamonaThurles Yard - Lady ClonadMaurice Buckland (Cradley Heath)29.529/2
Debbies TimeKillaclug Jet – Debbies DarkeyPaddy Hancox (Hall Green)29.342/1f
Ticketys GiftArmagh Rocket – GabrielleGeoff De Mulder (Private)29.3610/11f
Trans BrandyKnockrour Slave – ShelleyErnie Gaskin Sr. (Private)29.7016/1
Fearless AceMt Keeffe Star – Sarahs BunnyGeoff De Mulder (Private)29.067/2
Alley BallyAlleys Blue – PenmaricTerry Dartnall (Wembley)28.967/2
Saucy BenHot Sauce Yankee – Blazing CityTom Foster (Wimbledon)29.997/1
Madison SupremeOdell Supreme – Donoughmore RoseBarry Silkman (Private)29.367/2
Claymor SpotBlack Tango – LatchstringBob Gilling (Reading)29.322/1f
Gara PaintCurryhills Gara - Paint And PowderNorah McEllistrim (Wimbledon)29.307/2
Affadown TonyBallyard Hoffman – Aghadown HeatherNikki Adams (Canterbury)29.487/2
Trade ExchangeGreenpark Fox – Trade GoldTony Taylor (Private)29.167/4f
Clear ProspectDeerpark Jim – Clear IssueLinda Mullins (Walthamstow)29.5820/1
Listen To ThisItsallovernow – Danielles LadyChris Duggan (Walthamstow)29.356/4jf
Ground ZeroSlaneyside Hare – Glue VixenGeoff De Mulder (Private)28.852/9f
El CantorWestmead Merlin – Tullig ChoiceLinda Mullins (Walthamstow)29.304/1
SensationalBoyne Walk – Droopys FionaJim Reynolds (Walthamstow)27.155/2
Droopys MintStaplers Jo-Quare SeasonTed Soppitt (Private)27.066/1
Greenacre BelleLarkhill Jo-Longvalley BelleRay Peacock (Wimbledon)27.133/1
Cooly CougarTop Honcho-Droopys KylieBrian Clemenson (Hove)26.879/4f
Money SweeperPowerful Flash-Cry RockyJenny March (Peterborough)27.236/1
Kegans ChoiceTop Honcho - Kegans MissBrian Clemenson (Hove)27.415/1
Camp BuglerDroopys Vieri-Farloe DingleBarrie Draper (Sheffield)26.725/2
Horseshoe PingTop Honcho-Lucy MayJim Reynolds (Romford)26.863/1
Westcounty LadyTop Honcho-Pats FlightJo Burridge (Poole)27.147/1
Drink Up ZorroGalipip Trooper – Hows TingsPaul Sallis (Hall Green)26.955/1
Freedom EmmaBrett Lee - Miss FrecklesRichard Yeates (Oxford)26.643/1
Stans PrinterBoherduff Light – Killough PearlJim Reynolds (Romford)27.582/1
Spencers LadKinloch Brae – Broadacres KatieAngie Kibble (Oxford)27.175/1
Guinness DustyDroopys Scolari – Kilelton RoseSeamus Cahill (Hove)26.876/1
Roxholme BarkleyDroopys Scolari – Bellmore RubyHayley Keightley (Private)28.231/1f
Charity DragonDragon Shield – Arboy NiamhPat Rosney (Private)28.203/1
King ElvisTullymurry Act - Skate OnLiz McNair (Private)27.964/6f
King SheeranEden The Kid - Skate OnLiz McNair (Private)28.3411/10
Droopys AdditionDroopys Jet - Droopys HildaErnest Gaskin Jr. (Private)28.055/2

Sponsors

  • 1999–2001 (William Hill Bookmakers)
  • 2002–2006 (Mike Allan Bookmakers)
  • 2008–2009 (Pattinson Construction)
  • 2007, 2010–2011 (Stadium Bookmakers)
  • 2012–2012 (Mick Lowe)
  • 2015–2018 (Kevin Perisi)
  • 2019–2019 (Ladbrokes)

References

References

  1. Genders, Roy. (1975). "The Greyhound and Racing Greyhound". Page Brothers (Norwich).
  2. "George Curtis Trafalgar Cup at Monmore - an appreciation of a legendary trainer". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  3. (30 September 1929). "Greyhound Puppies". Daily Mirror.
  4. Barnes, Julia. (1988). "Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File, page 144". Ringpress Books.
  5. "Resurrecting the great Trafalgar was pure class". [[Racing Post]].
  6. Hobbs, Jonathan. (2007). "Greyhound Annual 2008, pages 162-163". Raceform.
  7. (2012). "Monthly Greyhound Star (Remember When)". Greyhound Star.
  8. (2018). "Remember When - August". Greyhound Star.
  9. (2 November 1951). "Greyhound Winners, hints". Daily Express.
  10. "The Des Loughrey Trafalgar Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  11. "2016 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  12. "2017 Trafalgar Cup". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  13. "2018 Trafalgar Cup". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  14. "2019 Trafalgar Cup". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
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