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- Headford Cian to fly the flag for Central Park in Silver Salver final
A minor miracle is required if Central Park is to celebrate its first locally trained winner of the Arena Racing Company Kent Silver Salver on Saturday night, according to Maxine Locke. - Kiki swaps the racetrack for a new life in Germany with adoring owners
A racing greyhound from Sunderland who was retired after choosing the sofa over the thrill of the chase is thriving in life with her new family, 1,000 miles away in Germany! - Shadow Storm sets the pace in ARC Kent Silver Salver heats
Shadow Storm was quickly made the new favourite to win this year’s Arena Racing Company Kent Silver Salver at Central Park after setting the pace during Saturday’s qualifying heats. - Maxine Locke plans to keep the good times coming at Central ParkCentral Park’s newest trainer Maxine Locke is hoping to start her attachment to the Sittingbourne venue in style after entering four into this year’s premier sprint competition.
- 2026 Star Sports & Orchestra Greyhound Derby finals
It is a shame the Derby is coming to an end but the build-up has been tremendous and the excitement second to none, writes Peter Walker. - Open Competitions: The semi-finals of the Greyhound Derby at Towcester
What an unbelievable night of racing was on display in the quarter-finals last Saturday, writes Peter Walker. - Jimmy Fenwick hoping to do it for Harry Burton on finals night on Thursday, May 21Jimmy Fenwick paid tribute to “great friend” Harry Burton ahead of Thursday’s inaugural Harry Burton Trophy final at Newcastle Stadium, where he’s represented by three finalists. The Ashington trainer qualified Ballymac Service, Elusivenomore and Woltemade for the £3,500 Category Two final, which forms part of a sparkling card… Read more: Jimmy Fenwick hoping to do it for Harry Burton on finals night on Thursday, May 21
- Open Competitions: Quarter-finals of the Greyhound Derby at Towcester
I think we might be running out of superlatives but in the words of that well-known commentator, the third round of the Greyhound Derby at Towcester was ‘simply sensational,’ writes Peter Walker. The first three races went to form with the favourites as Lennies Eddie, Gaytime… Read more: Open Competitions: Quarter-finals of the Greyhound Derby at Towcester - Open Competitions: Third round of the Greyhound Derby at Towcester
The crowds were once again treated to brilliant greyhound racing at its best over two nights in the second round, writes Peter Walker. - Racegoers dig deep at Retired Greyhounds Canterbury fundraiserGenerous racegoers showed their support to a local greyhound homing charity on Bank Holiday Monday at Central Park Stadium to help ex-racers find their forever sofas. The Sittingbourne track opened its doors for its Fast Friends Fundraiser in aid of Retired Greyhounds Canterbury, a registered charity which works with… Read more: Racegoers dig deep at Retired Greyhounds Canterbury fundraiser
- Open Competitions: Second round of the Greyhound Derby at TowcesterThe eagerly anticipated opening round highlighted the best greyhounds from both sides of the Irish Sea, writes Peter Walker.
- Champion racer Mario finds his forever home in Wolverhampton
A chance meeting between a champion racing greyhound and a financial controller at Wolverhampton Racecourse led to a happy ever after moment for a city couple. Maxine Worthington was midway through a typical day at Dunstall Park when retired racer Mario – aka Mystical Mario – was… Read more: Champion racer Mario finds his forever home in Wolverhampton - Open Competitions: The ‘British’ Greyhound Derby and the need for changeAs we enter the six-week build-up to the 2026 Derby, there is a welcome opportunity to focus on the racing itself and allow the canine athletes to take the spotlight, writes Peter Walker. With neither the Scottish nor Welsh Derby remaining on the calendar, the term… Read more: Open Competitions: The ‘British’ Greyhound Derby and the need for change
- Central Park Stadium to host Fast Friends Fundraiser on Bank Holiday MondayA helping paw will be offered to a Kent-based greyhound homing charity on bank holiday Monday at a special family fundraising event hosted by Central Park Stadium.
- Wolves legend Steve Bull takes centre stage at Dunstall ParkWolverhampton Wanderers’ all-time leading goalscorer Steve Bull will be guest of honour at Dunstall Park Greyhound Stadium next month ahead of England’s World Cup campaign.
- Dunstall Park steps in to host BGBF British Bred Puppy Cup in JulyDunstall Park Greyhound Stadium has strengthened its Category One schedule by adding the BGBF British Bred Puppy Cup to its competition calendar this summer.
- Champion trainer Mark Wallis lands ARC Grand Prix one-two-threeA historic Arena Racing Company Grand Prix one-two-three was secured by champion trainer Mark Wallis and the MWD Partnership at a packed Sunderland Stadium on Friday.
- Heilbron pair go for glory in Arena Racing Company Grand Prix finalLuck will need to be on the side of Tom Heilbron if he is to win a first Arena Racing Company Grand Prix title at Sunderland Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
- British and Irish Lions hero Mike Burton celebrates second major greyhound winFormer British and Irish Lions prop Mike Burton celebrated a major win as a professional greyhound trainer on Saturday when landing one of the sport’s most historic competitions.
- Proper Rockett in need of first-class performance to reach ARC Grand Prix finalProper Rockett will need to be on her a-game to stand a chance of qualifying for the Arena Racing Company Grand Prix final at Sunderland on Friday, according to trainer Savva Roberts.
- Romeo Steel is “no certainty” in Laurels final, says trainer Patrick JanssensRomeo Steel’s trap one draw in Saturday’s Arena Racing Company Laurels final at Dunstall Park will count for “five lengths” when traps rise, according to trainer Patrick Janssens.
- Guernsey retirement is just the ticket for ex-racer BusterA fateful moment between a child and a retired racing greyhound with a family living more than 450 miles away in Guernsey has resulted in a happily ever after homing story.
- Trainer Yvonne Bell hoping to tap into Zari Newinn’s potential in ARC Grand PrixSpennymoor trainer Yvonne Bell hopes Friday’s Arena Racing Company Grand Prix heats will bring out the best in Zari Newinn, who has been entered into his first major competition.
- Slingshot Gazza’s “time to shine” in ARC Laurels semi-finalsA 10-hour round trip won’t deter scores of greyhound racing enthusiasts in Scotland from supporting Slingshot Gazza in Friday’s Arena Racing Company Laurels semi-finals.
- Scooby The Lady shines in ARC Kent Plate final to deny Proper HeiressScooby The Lady set a new track record en route to victory in the 2026 Arena Racing Company Kent Plate at a packed Central Park Stadium on Saturday night.
- Laurels dream alive for Coleshill trainer RuthA star line-up has been confirmed for the 92nd renewal of the Arena Racing Company Laurels, which gets under way at Dunstall Park Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
