The Greyhound Trader Stakes is rapidly becoming a prominent event for greyhounds acquired through the successful sales company established by Nathan and James Corden. This competition, eagerly anticipated by owners and trainers, showcases the best of these greyhounds, with the winner receiving £2,500 and the vendor earning £500.
Previous Winners and This Year’s Lineup:
- 2021: Getwiththetimes claimed the inaugural title.
- 2022: Antigua Sugar, trained by Mark Wallis, emerged victorious.
- 2023: Savana Top Cat, trained by Chris Hamblin, took the crown and is a strong contender again this year, aiming to defend his title for owner and Towcester track promoter Kevin Boothby.
This year’s final is highly competitive, featuring six contenders, including Salacres Blake, the greyhound with the lowest purchase price at £1,300. Notably, all finalists, except Savana Top Cat, were purchased for less than £5,000, underscoring the potential for finding exceptional talent at bargain prices.
Finalists and Their Backgrounds:
- Trap 1: Gary the Arb
- Sire: Droopys Haste
- Vendor: Droopys Stud
- Owner: Garry Smith
- Sale Price: £3,800 at Premier Greyhound Sales (Hove, November 2023)
- Achievements: PGR Puppy Derby semi-finalist at Monmore
- Trap 2: Vixons Filofax
- Sire: Easy King
- Vendor: Barry Rocks
- Owner: Vixons Contract Ltd (Matt Povey)
- Sale Price: £4,600 at Greyhound Trader (Monmore, July 2023)
- Achievements: ARC Laurels semi-finalist at Perry Barr & PGR Puppy Derby semi-finalist at Monmore
- Trap 3: Savana Top Cat
- Sire: Romeo Top Cat
- Vendor: David Firmager
- Owner: Kevin Boothby
- Sale Price: £14,300 at Greyhound Trader (Online Sale, March 2023)
- Achievements: Last year’s winner
- Trap 4: Uncle Freddie
- Sire: Burgess King
- Vendor: JJ Fennelly
- Owner: Kangaroo Petrol Syndicate (headed by Mark Burridge)
- Sale Price: £4,400 at Greyhound Trader (Private Sale, September 2023)
- Achievements: ARC Kent Plate semi-finalist
- Trap 5: Noduff Sahara
- Sire: Orchid Vintage
- Vendor: Declan Moloney
- Owner: Noduff Racing (Ian Foster)
- Sale Price: £4,650 at Greyhound Trader (Online Sale, June 2023)
- Achievements: Four and six-bend open race winner at Monmore
- Trap 6: Salacres Blake
- Sire: Club Bands
- Vendor: Townview Kennels
- Owner: Peter Harnden
- Sale Price: £1,300 at Greyhound Trader (Towcester, October 2022)
- Achievements: Multiple top-grade and open class winner, leading greyhound at Henlow & Towcester
Upcoming Sales Events:
- Romford: Thursday, July 18 – 2:30 PM Trials (Premier Greyhound Sales)
- Doncaster: Friday, August 23 – 10:00 AM Trials (Greyhound Trader)
- Towcester: Friday, September 20 – 10:00 AM Trials (Greyhound Trader)
- Hove: Monday, October 14 – 10:00 AM Trials (Premier Greyhound Sales)
- Oxford: Wednesday, November 20 – 10:00 AM Trials (Greyhound Trader)
Betting Guide:
- 9/4: Gary the Arb
- 11/4: Vixons Filofax
- 3/1: Savana Top Cat
- 5/1: Uncle Freddie
- 25/1: Noduff Sahara
- 10/1: Salacres Blake