Entain has announced a series of awards to honour the exceptional performances of graded greyhounds at their four tracks. This year’s awards are categorised into three distinct honours: Most Graded Races, Most Graded Wins, and the coveted Graded Greyhound of the Year for each track.
The winners were carefully selected by each Racing Manager, reflecting the exceptional performance and dedication of the greyhounds and their connections.
Most Graded Races 2023
- Crayford: Slaney Marabella – Trainer Kerry Daly, Owner Miss K Daly
- Romford: Roll On Queenie – Trainer Paul Young, Owner Roll On Syndicate
- Hove: Sharp Bobby – Trainer Seamus Cahill, Owner Sharp Lads
- Monmore: Winterfield Kell – Trainer Chris Jones, Owner Mr C Jones
Most Graded Wins 2023
- Crayford: Galley Impact – Trainer Nick Carter, Owner Premier Racing
- Romford: Crohane Majic – Trainer John Simpson, Owners Mr. L. Aylward, Miss. J. A. Hughes, Mr. P. A. James, Mr. L. J. Kelly
- Hove: Landers Reach – Trainer Derek Knight, Owners Mr A J Duckett, Mr S J Porter & Mrs J K Porter
- Monmore: Barnfield Barra – Trainer Kim Billingham, Owner Mr N Parkes
Graded Greyhound of the Year
- Crayford: Moaning Zoff – Trainer Darren Whitton, Owner Mr D Perkins
- Romford: Second Captain – Trainer Katie O’Flaherty, Owner Mr E Freshwater
- Hove: Yassoo Spike – Trainer George Andreas, Owner Mr G Andreas
- Monmore: Barnfield Barra – Trainer Kim Billingham, Owner Mr N Parkes
The connections of the winning greyhounds are invited to attend the presentation events at their respective racecourses. The celebrations will include a table for four in the restaurant, making it a perfect occasion to honour the achievements of these magnificent athletes.
Paul Illingworth, Head of Stadia – Commercial, remarked, "These awards not only highlight the excellence within the sport but also the strong community and passion that drives it. We look forward to another thrilling year of greyhound racing."