Prestige (greyhounds)
 2003 winner Maxie Rumble | |
| Location | Hall Green Stadium |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2003 |
| Last run | 2017 |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 645 metres |
| Surface | Sand |
The Prestige is a former greyhound racing competition that was held annually at Hall Green Stadium in Birmingham, England, from 2003 to 2017.[1] The event discontinued following the closure of Hall Green Stadium in July 2017.[2]
Venues and distances[edit]
- 2003-2017 (Hall Green 645m)
Sponsors[edit]
- 2003-2006 William Hill
- 2007-2008 Betdirect
- 2009-2009 William Hill
- 2010-2011 Betfair
- 2012-2013 Local Parking Security Ltd
- 2014-2015 Partex Marking Systems
- 2017-2017 Greyhound Media Group
Past winners[edit]
| Year | Winner | Breeding | Trainer | Time | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Maxie Rumble [3] | Smooth Rumble - Minnies Sparkler | John Mullins (Walthamstow) | 39.53 | 8-13f |
| 2004 | Jack Spark [4] | Minnies Sparkler - Minnies Sparkler | John Mullins (Walthamstow) | 39.79 | 7-4f |
| 2005 | Solid Money [5] | Droopys Vieri - Town Band | Derek Knight (Hove) | 39.62 | 6-4 |
| 2006 | Westmead Olivia [6] | Larkhill Jo - Mega Delight | Nick Savva (Private) | 39.49 | 13-2 |
| 2007 | Larkhill Bird [7] | Stately Bird - Elle's Amy | Michael Walsh (Pelaw Grange) | 39.60 | 6-4f |
| 2008 | Tuftys Pearletta [8] | True Honcho - Pearletta | Laurence Tuffin (Nottingham) | 39.78 | 6-1 |
| 2009 | Hawks Dilemma [9] | Westmead Hawk - Droopys Seville | Seamus Cahill (Wimbledon) | 39.94 | 7-1 |
| 2010 | Lorrys Options [10] | Westmead Hawk - Droopys Seville | Dean Childs (Private) | 39.95 | 6-5f |
| 2011 | Blue Bee [11] | Hondo Black - Blue Honey | Matt Dartnall (Swindon) | 39.90 | 11-8f |
| 2012 | Express Trend [12] | Kiowa Sweet Trey – Express Mist | Liz McNair (Private) | 39.83 | 7-1 |
| 2014 | Scala Dromin [13] | Shaneboy Lee – Keoghs Lass | Stuart Buckland (Hall Green) | 40.66 | 7-1 |
| 2015 | Billys Bullet [14] | Ace Hi Rumble – Droopys Start | Mark Wallis (Towcester) | 39.07 | 7-4f |
| 2016 | Deanridge Pennys [15] | Kinloch Brae – Doodle Doo | John Mullins (Yarmouth) | 39.87 | 8-1 |
| 2017 | Rubys Razzle [16] | Razldazl George - Swift Eva | Mark Wallis (Towcester) | 39.31 | 3-1 |
References[edit]
- ^ Hobbs, Jonathan (2007). Greyhound Annual 2008, page 148. Raceform. ISBN 978-1-905153-53-4.
- ^ "Hall Green Stadium to close as 90th birthday looms". Birmingham Live. 5 June 2017.
- ^ "2003 William Hill Prestige". Greyhound Data.
- ^ "2004 William Hill Prestige". Greyhound Data.
- ^ "2005 William Hill Prestige". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2006 William Hill Prestige". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2007 Betdirect Prestige". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2008 Betdirect Prestige". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2009 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2010 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2011 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2012 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2014 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2015 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2016 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2017 Prestige Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.