Laurels
Original Classic race
1966 champion Super Fame
LocationPerry Barr Stadium
Inaugurated1930
SponsorArena Racing Company
Race information
Distance480 metres
SurfaceSand
Purse£12,500 (winner)

The Laurels is an original classic greyhound competition held at Perry Barr Stadium.[1] It was run at Wimbledon Stadium from 1930 until 1997. It then moved to Belle Vue Stadium in 1998 and remained there until 2017 when it switched to Newcastle Stadium. After two years at Newcastle and a cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19 it switched to Perry Barr in 2021.[2][3]

competition lost its Category 1 status but was still regarded as one of the most valuable prizes during the racing year. The Arena Racing Company gained the prestigious competition in 2017 from the GRA and it returned to Category 1 status in 2022.[4][5][6]

Past winners

Year Winner Breeding Trainer Time SP Notes
1930 Kilbrean Boy [7]Loafer - Clinker LassSidney Orton (Wimbledon)29.20 sec10–1
1931 Future CutletMutton Cutlet - Wary GuideSidney Probert (Wembley)28.52 sec2-5f
1932 Beef CutletMutton Cutlet - BuretteJohn Hegarty (White City Cardiff)28.47 sec4–6fWorld & Track Record
1933 Wild WoolleyHautley - Wild WitchJimmy Campbell (Belle Vue)28.80 sec100–30
1934 Brilliant BobOther Days - Birchfield BessieSidney Orton (Wimbledon)28.46 sec7-1
1935 KitshineMacoma - Pleasant NoteArthur 'Doc' Callanan (Wembley)29.05 sec3–1
1936 Top O'the Carlow RoadTown Rattler - ClarenbridgeSidney Orton (Wimbledon)28.39 sec5-2
1937 Ballyhennessey SandhillsWhite Sandills - Soraca DeasSidney Orton (Wimbledon)28.25 sec4-5f
1938 Ballyhennessey SandhillsWhite Sandills - Soraca DeasSidney Orton (Wimbledon)28.50 sec11–8f
1939 Musical DukeSuil King - Musical BrideCornelius Crowley (Park Royal)28.42 sec1-1f
1940 April BurglarDanielli - Tennysons WorksKen Appleton (West Ham)28.56 sec100–8
1945 Burhill MoonBay Moon - Mona MacSidney Orton (Wimbledon)28.42 sec1–3f
1946 Shannon ShoreWell Squared - Second RowLeslie Reynolds (Wembley)28.26 sec7–1
1947 Rimmells BlackManhattan Midnight - DrishogueStan Biss (Clapton)28.77 sec8–1
1948 Good Worker [8]Tanimon - Dolly MeadwayJack Daley (Ramsgate)28.49 sec5-2
1949 Ballymac BallLone Seal - Raging TornadoStan Martin (Wimbledon)28.61 sec4-5f
1950 Ballymac BallLone Seal - Raging TornadoStan Martin (Wimbledon)28.19 sec15–8
1951 Ballylanigan TanistMad Tanist - Fly DancerLeslie Reynolds (Wembley)28.37 sec8-11f
1952 Endless GossipPriceless Border - Narrogar AnnLeslie Reynolds (Wembley)27.96 sec2–11f
1953 PoloniusMad Tanist - CulpurniaTom 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow)28.04 sec7–2
1954 Coolkill ChieftainCeltic Chief - Coolkill DarkieJack Harvey (Wembley)28.05 sec1–2f
1955 Duet LeaderChampion Prince - Derryluskin LadyTom 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow)28.25 sec7–4
1956 Duet LeaderChampion Prince - Derryluskin LadyTom 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow)28.13 sec1–1f
1957 Ford SpartanPolonius - Harrow GlamourDennis Hannafinn (Wimbledon)27.89 sec2–7f
1958 GranthamaianBarrowside - Silver SplashJack Harvey (Wembley)28.57 sec10–1
1959 Mighty HassanOllys Rambler - B For BawnJack Harvey (Wembley)28.01 sec5–1
1960 Dunstown PaddyChampion Prince - Geffs LinnettTom 'Paddy' Reilly (Walthamstow)28.02 sec5-1
1961 Clonalvy Pride [9]Solar Prince - AsmenaJack Harvey (Wembley)27.66 sec2-1jf
1962 TuturamaComing Champion - Knockstown QueenFrank Sanderson (Private)27.83 sec4–6f
1963 Dalcassian SonChampions Son - Dalcassian ElfAustin Hiscock (Belle Vue)28.08 sec7–2
1964 Conna CountMile Bush Pride - Aughadown MollyDennis Hannafinn (Wimbledon)28.08 sec100–7
1965 Conna CountMile Bush Pride - Aughadown MollyPaddy McEvoy (Wimbledon)28.13 sec11-2
1966 Super FameSuper Orange - Maggie From CorkNora Gleeson (Wimbledon)28.05 sec9-2
1967 Carry on OregonOregon Prince - Gormanstown WonderClare Orton (Wimbledon)27.89 sec8–13f
1968 AmbiguousCrazy Parachute - The MistressPaddy McEvoy (Wimbledon)28.10 sec8-1
1969 Ardine FlameGreenane Flame - CumaJack Kinsley (Wembley)27.96 sec8-1
1970 Sole AimMonalee Champion - YurituniDavid Geggus (Walthamstow)28.04 sec6-4f
1971 Black AndrewSpectre - Loyal FireRandy Singleton (White City, London)27.96 sec11-2
1972 Cricket BunnyPrinters Prince - Cricket LadyJoe Booth (Private)28.11 sec100–30
1973 Black BanjoMonalee Champion - Brook DenselBarney O'Connor (Walthamstow)27.93 sec5-2cf
1974 Over ProtectedMonalee Arkle - Spotlight CindyJohn Coleman (Wembley)28.00 sec7–4
1975 Pineapple GrandSupreme Fun - Marys SnowballFrank Baldwin (old Perry Barr)27.77 sec3-1
1976 Xmas HolidayThe Grand Silver - Pineapple BabyPhil Rees Sr. (Wimbledon)27.66 sec3–1
1977 Greenfield FoxBurgess Heather - Skipping ChickTed Dickson (Slough)27.41 sec4-5f
1978 Jet ControlToms Pal - Morning RoseBertie Gaynor (old Perry Barr)27.45 sec9-2
1979 Another Spatter [10]Barbadus - Small SpatterJoe Pickering (White City, London)27.75 sec7-2
1980 Flying PursuitKudas Honour - Faoide LookJohn Gibbons (Crayford)27.89 sec6-4f
1981 Echo SparkLiberty Lad - Lady ArmadaJoe Cobbold (Ipswich)27.84 sec5-1
1982 Lauries PantherShamrock Sailor - Lady LuceyTerry Duggan (Romford)27.79 sec9-2
1983 Darkie FliBallinamona Sam - Star FliF.Stevens (Cambridge)27.87 sec2-1f
1984 AmenhotepAquaduct Coach - Ladys LibLinda Mullins (Crayford)27.82 sec7-1
1985 Ballygroman JimKnockrour Tiger – Lee View LadyErnie Gaskin Sr. (Private)27.68 sec7-4f
1986 Mollifrend LuckyLauries Panther – Top PrincessColin Packham (Reading)27.48 sec4–6f
1987 Flashy SirSand Man – Cherry ExpressNick Savva (Milton Keynes)27.52 sec11-4
1988 Comeragh BoyMoral Support – August MorningErnie Gaskin Sr. (Private)27.86 sec6-4f
1989 Parquet PalGame Ball – Hollands KevArthur Hitch (Wimbledon)27.68 sec9-4
1990 ConcentrationIm Slippy - EliogartyGer McKenna (Ireland)27.75 sec4-7f
1991 Glengar RangerCarters Lad – Glengar MossJimmy Fletcher (Canterbury)27.47 sec6-4f
1992 BalligariDaleys Gold – Westmead MoveNick Savva (Private)27.37 sec6-4
1993 Slipaway JaydeeIm Slippy - BallyvalicanJohn McGee Sr. (Reading)27.61 sec9-4
1994 Deenside Dean [11][12]Willie Joe – Deenside SunsetTerry Dartnall (Wimbledon)27.97 sec5-1
1995 Demesne BearBarefoot Chief – Demesne JoyPeter Payne (Romford)27.94 sec14-1
1996 El Grand Senor [13]Leaders Minstrel – Without EqualLinda Mullins (Walthamstow)27.52 sec9-4f
1997 El Premier [14]Adraville Bridge – Droopys AlivsaLinda Mullins (Walthamstow)27.36 sec4-7f
1998 Ardant Jimmy [15]Highway Leader – Ardant PeggySandra Ralph (Monmore)28.05 sec10–1
1999 Derbay Flyer [16]Ayr Flyer – Brown MissileCharlie Lister OBE (Private)27.80 sec10–11f
2000 Courts Legal [17]Always Good – Carrowkeal MandyLinda Jones (Walthamstow)27.86 sec7-4
2001 Pack Them In [18]Spiral Nikita – Supa ScoreAndy Heyes (Belle Vue)27.55 sec6-4f
2002 Full Cigar [19]Frisby Full – Have A CigarLiz McNair (Private)27.94 sec11-4
2003 Knockeevan Magic [20]Knockeevan Star – Knockeevan LucyPeter Rich (Romford)28.25 sec11-10f
2004 Ningbo Jack [21]Honcho Classic – Pennys SpotlightCharlie Lister OBE (Private)27.60 sec4-1
2005 Blonde Boss [22]Daves Mentor – Best FancyCharlie Lister OBE (Private)27.86 sec5-2
2006 Clash Harmonica [23]Fortune Mike – Clash MinnieCharlie Lister OBE (Private)27.88 sec3-1
2007 Kylegrove Top [24]Top Honcho – Bangor ShirleyJulie Bateson (Private)27.82 sec10–1
2008 Boherna Best [25]Pacific Mile – Always On AirBarrie Draper (Sheffield)27.90 sec11-4
2009 Sunoak Crystal [26]Hondo Black – Precious BeautyJulie Calvert (Sunderland)28.01 sec5-2
2010 Elwick Chris [27]Brett Lee – Free To AirMichael Walsh (Newcastle)27.50 sec3-1
2011 Eden Star [28]Top Savings – Aranock ValBarrie Draper (Sheffield)27.27 sec4-9f
2012 Farloe Warhawk [29]Ace Hi Rumble-WontbelongBarrie Draper (Sheffield)28.26 sec4-5f
2013 Mileheight Alba [30]Ballymac Maeve – Giddyup GirlPatrick Rosney (Private)27.65 sec2-1f
2014 Jordans Brianna [31]Wheres Pedro - GenerosityCharlie Lister OBE (Private)28.28 sec5-1
2015 Millwards Whitey [32]Ace Hi Rumble – Droopys PuzzleDean Childs (Crayford)27.87 sec6/4f
2016 Hiya Butt [33]Hondo Black – Hather For PatHayley Keightley (Private)27.49 sec5/4f
2017 The Other Reg [34]Razldazl Jayfkay – The Other PeachPat Rosney (Private)28.38 sec3/1
2018 Nadurra Ross[35]Droopys Jet – Enda CausewayJohn McLachlan (Shawfield)28.46 sec5/1
2019 Ice on Fire[36]Crash – Bigmans GrainneJames Fenwick (Newcastle)28.57 sec1/4f
2020 No race due to (COVID-19 pandemic)
2021 Havana Class[37]World Class – Havana LottieLiz McNair (Private)28.68 sec3/1jf
2022 Signet Denver[38]Magical Bale – Forest NataleeKevin Hutton (Towcester)28.14 sec11/4
2023 Hawkfield Ozark[39]Laughil Blake – Brownstown TangoPatrick Janssens (Towcester)28.03 sec15/8f

Venues and distances

  • 1930–1974 (Wimbledon Stadium, 500 y)
  • 1975–1997 (Wimbledon Stadium, 460 m)
  • 1998-1998 (Belle Vue Stadium, 460 m)
  • 1999–2002 (Belle Vue Stadium, 465 m)
  • 2003–2003 (Belle Vue Stadium, 480 m)
  • 2004–2004 (Belle Vue Stadium, 465 m)
  • 2005–2016 (Belle Vue Stadium, 470 m)
  • 2017–2019 (Newcastle Stadium, 480 m)
  • 2021–present (Perry Barr Stadium, 480 m)

Sponsors

References

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  13. ↑ "1996 Laurels Result". Greyhound Data.
  14. ↑ "1997 Laurels Result". Greyhound Data.
  15. ↑ "1998 Laurels Result". Greyhound Data.
  16. ↑ "1999 Laurels Result". Greyhound Data.
  17. ↑ "2000 Laurels Result". Greyhound Data.
  18. ↑ "2001 Laurels Result". Greyhound Data.
  19. ↑ "2002 Laurels Result". Greyhound Data.
  20. ↑ "2003 Laurels Result". Greyhound Data.
  21. ↑ "2004 Laurels Result". Greyhound Data.
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  23. ↑ "2006 William Hill Laurels Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  24. ↑ "2007 Betfred Laurels Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  25. ↑ "2008 Betfred Laurels Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  26. ↑ "2009 Betfred Laurels Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  27. ↑ "2010 Stan James Laurels Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
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  29. ↑ "2012 Ladbrokes Laurels Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
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  31. ↑ "2014 ECC Timber Laurels Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  32. ↑ "2015 ECC Timber Laurels Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
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  34. ↑ "2017 O'Tooles Boxing Health & Fitness Byker Newcastle Laurels Final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  35. ↑ "2018 Conlon Family And Pinpoint Recruitment Laurels Final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
  36. ↑ "Northern Puppy Derby and Laurels review". Greyhound Star. 20 December 2019.
  37. ↑ "ARENA RACING COMPANY LAURELS FINAL". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  38. ↑ "2022 ARENA RACING COMPANY LAURELS FINAL". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  39. ↑ "ARENA RACING COMPANY LAURELS FINAL". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
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