Romford Puppy Cup
| Category 1 race | |
| Location | Romford Stadium |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1975 |
| Sponsor | Corals |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 400 metres |
| Surface | Sand |
| Qualification | Puppies only (15-24 months old) |
| Purse | £10,000 (winner) |
The Romford Puppy Cup is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Romford Greyhound Stadium. [1]
It was inaugurated in 1975.[2] The competition is one of the leading races for greyhounds under the age of two and offers £10,000 to the winner which is the equal second highest prize money purse for puppies behind the Monmore Puppy Derby and equal with The Puppy Derby.[3]
Venues & Distances[edit]
- 1975–present (Romford 400 metres)
Sponsors[edit]
- 2006–2007 Stadium Bookmakers
- 2008–present Corals
Past winners[edit]
| Year | Winner | Breeding | Trainer | Time | SP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Xmas Holiday | Supreme Fun - Marys Snowball | Phil Rees Sr. (Wimbledon) | 25.48 | 10-11f | |
| 1976 | Lyons Skipper | Burgess Heather – Skipping Chick | Clare Orton (Wimbledon) | 26.54 | 5-2 | |
| 1977 | Gan On Smokey | Laurdella Fun – Midi Robin | Randy Singleton (White City - London) | 26.25 | 8-1 | |
| 1978 | Schofield Fish | Minnesota Miller – Funny Fish | Jack Coker (Oxford) | 24.69 | 5-1 | |
| 1979 | Sport Promoter | Breakaway Town - Kensington Queen | Pat Mullins (Cambridge) | 24.13 | 5-2 | |
| 1980 | Coolmakee Hero | Peruvian Style – Nicoles Star | Tim Foster (Harringay) | 24.45 | 7-4 | |
| 1981 | Seaway Lady | Paddy Milligan (Private) | 24.72 | 9-4f | ||
| 1982 | Creamery Cross | Knockrour Slave – Creamery Alice | Allen Briggs (Private) | 24.48 | 5-2jf | |
| 1983 | Blue Style | John Honeysett (Wembley) | 24.02 | 3-1 | Track record | |
| 1984 | Hong Kong Mike | Knockrour Slave - Almathea | Ray Andrews (Belle Vue) | 24.31 | 4-9f | |
| 1985 | Cannonroe | Glenroe Hiker - Westmead Rhythm | Nick Savva (Milton Keynes) | 24.31 | 6-4f | |
| 1986 | Rhincrew Whisper | Whisper Wishes – Irenes Chick | Jim Wood (Private) | 24.61 | 14-1 | |
| 1987 | Curryhills Gara | Lindas Champion - Moygara Soda | Ernie Gaskin Sr. (Private) | 24.23 | 4-11f | |
| 1988 | Brownies Outlook | Citizen Supreme - Hardi Hostess | Peter Payne (Romford) | 24.44 | 10-11f | |
| 1989 | Kylehill Zig | Curryhills Fox – Kylehill Magic | Paddy Milligan (Catford) | 24.79 | 5-2 | |
| 1990 | Dempsey Duke | Shanagarry Duke - Willowbrook Peg | Terry Kibble (Bristol) | 24.55 | 8-1 | |
| 1991 | Taringa Bay | Kyle Jack – Nans Brute | Eric Jordan (Hove) | 24.89 | 1-1f | |
| 1992 | Bonney Seven | Airmount Grand - Powerstown Pine | John Coleman (Walthamstow) | 24.77 | 10-11f | |
| 1993 | Chakalak Zeus | Im Slippy – Mountleader Emer | Kenny Linzell (Romford) | 24.47 | 7-1 | |
| 1994 | Welfare Panther | Balalika – Sappys Susie | R Wheeler (Private) | 24.17 | 7-2 | |
| 1995 | Teds Move | Right Move – Rest On Daisy | Maldwyn Thomas (Reading) | 24.84 | 16-1 | |
| 1996 | Kalko | Perfect Whisper – Gold Doffer | Tony Dennis (Romford) | 24.33 | 1-1f | |
| 1997 | Ballyard Recruit | Deenside Spark – Bower Sinead | Charlie Lister (Private) | 24.19 | 7-2 | |
| 1998 | Bunker Buster | Doyougetit – Magical Wit | Kenny Linzell (Romford) | 24.43 | 11-8f | |
| 1999 | Droopys Rivero | Come On Ranger – Droopys Heather | Nikki Chambers (Nottingham) | 24.61 | 6-1 | |
| 2000 | Polar King | Trade Official – Kilree Pippin | Ernie Gaskin Sr. (Walthamstow) | 24.42 | 15-8f | |
| 2001 | Droopys Survivor | Roanokee – Droopys Juliet | Paul Young (Romford) | 24.73 | 50-1 | |
| 2002 | Knockeevan Magic | Knockeevan Star – Knockeevan Lucy | Peter Rich (Romford) | 24.70 | 5-4f | |
| 2003 | Living Jewel | Mancunian Star – Halfway Do Da | David Mullins (Romford) | 24.55 | 14-1 | |
| 2004 | Vamoose | Potto Knows – Human Nature II | David Mullins (Romford) | 24.40 | 10-1 | |
| 2005 | Fear Assassin [4] | Borna Pilot – Borna Castle | Mark Wallis (Walthamstow) | 24.74 | 9-2 | |
| 2006 | Roswell Starship [5] | Top Honcho – No Apologies | Mark Wallis (Walthamstow) | 24.36 | 7-4 | |
| 2007 | Westmead Keawn [6] | Droopys Kewell – Mega Delight | Nick Savva (Henlow) | 24.07 | 11-8f | |
| 2008 | Confident Kermit [7] | Ballymac Maeve – Confident Aoife | John Mullins (Yarmouth) | 24.21 | 5-4f | |
| 2009 | Lenson Bolt [8] | Royal Impact – Catunda Paris | Tony Collett (Sittingbourne) | 24.11 | 5-2 | |
| 2010 | Rayvin Giovanni [9] | Blackstone Gene – Droopys Sporty | Seamus Cahill (Hove) | 24.08 | 4-5f | |
| 2011 | Eden Star [10] | Top Savings – Aranock Val | Barrie Draper (Sheffield) | 23.60 | 1-1f | |
| 2012 | Glanmire Lad [11] | Ace Hi Rumble – Lead Boots | Mark Wallis (Yarmouth) | 24.41 | 11-10f | |
| 2013 | Ballymac Marine [12] | Ballymac Bull – Ballymac Sharon | Norah McEllistrim (Hove) | 24.05 | 9-4f | |
| 2014 | Laughing Gravy [13] | Head Bound – Rafas Wee Pet | David Pruhs (Peterborough) | 23.83 | 6-4f | |
| 2015 | Droopys Brindle [14] | Central City – Droopys Twirl | Paul Young (Romford) | 24.42 | 7-2 | |
| 2016 | Kooga Klammer [15] | Roxholme Bully – Millbrook Gaga | David Pruhs (Peterborough) | 23.75 | 2–1 | |
| 2017 | Roxholme Nidge [16] | Droopys Nidge – Silver Dollar | Hayley Keightley (Private) | 23.70 | 2–5f | |
| 2018 | Grays Cup Winner[17] | Tyrur Big Mike – Lizzylegit | Phil Simmonds (Romford) | 24.08 | 2–1 | |
| 2019 | Young Princess[18] | Droopys Jet – Droopys Valerie | Paul Young (Romford) | 24.09 | 12–1 | |
| 2020 | Tenpin[19] | Romeo Recruit – Droopys Sarafina | David Mullins (Romford) | 23.71 | 9/4 | |
| 2021 | Brookside Richie[20] | Droopys Sydney – Droopys Greatest | David Mullins (Romford) | 23.68 | 1/3f | |
| 2022 | Romeo Hotshot[21] | Magic Sprite – Buckos Lass | David Mullins (Romford) | 23.59 | 11/4cf | |
| 2023 | Romeo Crusade[22] | Droopys Sydney – Fabulous Skylar | David Mullins (Romford) | 23.94 | 20/1 |
References[edit]
- ^ Hobbs, Jonathan (2007). Greyhound Annual 2008, page 149. Raceform. ISBN 978-1-905153-53-4.
- ^ Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
- ^ "2017 Romford Puppy Cup". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2005 Puppy Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2006 Puppy Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2007 Puppy Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2008 Puppy Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2009 Puppy Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2010 Puppy Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2011 Puppy Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2012 Puppy Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2013 Puppy Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2014 Puppy Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2015 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2016 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2017 Result". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2018 Coral Puppy Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2019 Romford Puppy Cup final". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "2020 Coral Puppy Cup". Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
- ^ "CORAL ROMFORD PUPPY CUP FINAL". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ "2022 CORAL ROMFORD PUPPY CUP FINAL". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ^ "2023 CORAL ROMFORD PUPPY CUP FINAL". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 30 September 2023.