| Location | Henlow |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1984 |
| Last run | 2018 |
| Sponsor | Bob Morton |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 460 metres |
| Surface | Sand |
The Henlow Derby, formerly the Bedfordshire Derby, was a greyhound racing competition held annually at Henlow Stadium in Stondon, Bedfordshire.
It was inaugurated in 1984 over 484 metres but switched to 460 metres in 1994. The event was last held in 2018.
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Breeding | Trainer | Time | SP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Trinas Samurai | Brave Bran – Trina Ceili | Edna Wearing Harringay) | 29.32 | 5-2jf | |
| 1985 | Glamour Hobo | Nameless Star – Glamour Show | Charlie Lister (Private) | 29.20 | 7-4f | |
| 1986 | Westmead Call | Whisper Wishes – Westmead Tania | Natalie Savva (Milton Keynes) | 29.12 | 4-5f | Track record |
| 1987 | Dancing Diamond | Ballyheigue Moon – Noras Princess | John Walton (Belle Vue) | 29.65 | 9-2 | |
| 1988 | Lying Eyes | The Other Risk - Gisele | Ernie Gaskin Sr. (Private) | 29.58 | 8-11f | |
| 1989 | Seafield Skipper | Sail On II – Princeton Darkie | Tony Bullen (Private) | 29.72 | 40-1 | |
| 1990 | Cannonette | Westmead Cannon – Bernadette Girl | Mel Bass (Private) | 29.36 | 7-4f | |
| 1991 | Lyons Monk | The Other Risk – Mountkeefe Lady | John Coleman (Walthamstow) | 29.41 | 7-4f | |
| 1992 | Next Move | Airmount Grand – Westmead Move | Nick Savva (Milton Keynes) | 29.37 | 11-10f | |
| 1993 | Winsor Vic | Dukes Lodge – Winsor Aird | John McGee Sr. (Reading) | 29.12 | 1-1f | |
| 2004 | Farloe Pocket | Larkhill Jo – Tornaroy Tumble | Barrie Draper (Sheffield) | 27.71 | 9-4 | |
| 2005 | Westmead Joe | Larkhill Jo – Mega Delight | Nick Savva (Private) | 27.49 | 4-7f | |
| 2006 | Canary Sky | Top Honcho – Charity Echo | Joanne Taylor (Henlow) | 28.20 | 5-2 | |
| 2007 | Drink Up Zorro | Galipip Trooper – Hows Tings | Paul Sallis (Hall Green) | 27.85 | 5-2f | |
| 2008 | Jogadusc Ace | Brett Lee – Star of Dromin | Mark Wallis (Harlow) | 27.48 | 2-1f | |
| 2010 | Westmead Guru | Tyrur Ted – Westmead Swift | Kelly Findlay (Private) | 27.52 | 7-2 | |
| 2011 | Taylors Sky | Westmead Hawk – Rising Angel | Charlie Lister OBE (Private) | 27.16 | 4/7f | |
| 2012 | Loughteen Blanco | Droopys Scolari – Loughteen Lassie | Seamus Cahill (Hove) | 27.79 | 11/4 | |
| 2014 | Southern Mesut | Ballymac Maeve – Foxes Lady | Charlie Lister OBE (Private) | 27.49 | 3/1 | |
| 2015 | Making Paper | Hondo Black – Quarterland Hope | Diane Henry (Henlow) | 27.56 | 4/1 | |
| 2016 | Lenson Santi | Tullymurry Act – Jaytee Dancer | Tony Collett (Sittingbourne) | 27.41 | 6/1 | |
| 2017 | King Elvis | Tullymurry Act – Skate On | Liz McNair (Private) | 27.11 | 6/4f | |
| 2018 | Bubbly Turbo | Razldazl Jayfkay – Rattle the Can | Paul Young (Romford) | 27.36 | 8/1 |
Distances
- 1984–1994 (484 metres)
- 2004–2018 (460 metres)
Sponsors
- 2015–2017 Racing Post Greyhound TV
- 2018–2018 Bob Morton honouring Westmead Hawk
References
- Hobbs, Jonathan (2002). Greyhound Annual 2003. Raceform. p. 122. ISBN 1-904317-07-3.
- Hobbs, Jonathan (2007). Greyhound Annual 2008. Raceform. p. 188. ISBN 978-1-905153-53-4.
- Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. p. 102. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
- ^ "2018 The Hawk Henlow Derby". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- Barnes, Julia (1991). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File, Vol Two. Ringpress Books. p. 63. ISBN 0-948955-61-9.
- Barnes/Sellers, Julia/John (1992). Ladbrokes Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. p. 68. ISBN 0-948955-22-8.
- "2014 Henlow Derby". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- "RPGTV 2015 Henlow Derby". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- "2016 RPGTV Henlow Derby". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- "2017 RPGTV Henlow Derby". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 24 October 2022.