NEWS FROM SWINDON GREYHOUND STADIUM......

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ARC AND FOUR ‘INDEPENDENTS
EXTEND DEAL

ARC have extended their deal with the four remaining Greyhound Media Group tracks: Kinsley, Sheffield, Swindon and Yarmouth for another five years. It was due to conclude in December – writes Star Editor Floyd Amphlett.

While the details of the agreement, including any get-out clauses, will obviously remain confidential, the move can only be considered as good news for the longer term security of all owners and trainers connected to the four tracks.

In addition to their own five greyhound tracks, ARC also have a long term deal with the four Entain stadia. The statement reads:

ARC AND GREYHOUND MEDIA GROUP SIGN NEW DEAL

Arena Racing Company (“ARC”) and Greyhound Media Group (“GMG”) have signed a new deal which will see racing from the group continue to be broadcast via The Racing Partnership (“TRP”) and Premier Greyhound Racing (“PGR”).

The new five year deal, which will come in to effect from 1 January 2025 will see all racing action from Kinsley, Sheffield, Swindon and Yarmouth continue on the TRP platform for retail bookmakers as well as the Premier Greyhound Racing streams online with a total of fifteen fixtures per week.

Mark Kingston, Director of Media Technology and Production at ARC said, “We are delighted to confirm our ongoing long term relationship with the four GMG tracks, which continue to be a hugely important part of the TRP and PGR services.

“This deal will secure a significant element of the fixtures that constitute the ongoing PGR service, we look forward to being in a position to contract with other tracks in the coming months and years, as we seek to optimise the service that we provide.”

On behalf of GMG, Jason Begg said, “We are pleased to announce the renewal of this partnership with ARC. GMG remains committed to supporting British greyhound racing and look forward to continuing our working relationship with ARC and Premier Greyhound Racing.”

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New conditions for the Produce Stakes

From this year onwards, the entry procedure for the Produce Stakes will be changed to bring it in line with other category one competitions.

The old system, with entry at litter stage and 3 subsequent acceptance stages will be replaced by a single entry at no cost, as with other competitions. Closing date is NOON on Monday 26 August. Although that is a bank holiday, the office will be open to take last minute entries.

The first round will be held on Thursday 29 August, with each round on consecutive Thursdays until the final on 19 September.

Greyhounds must be British bred, whelped in 2022 and fully named and registered in the Greyhound Stud Book.

Prize money will be £10,000+ Trophy for the winner, £2,000 for second and £1,000 for other finalists. The breeder of the winner will receive £2,000+ Trophy with breeders of the other finalists receiving £500

Earlier rounds will carry standard Swindon open race prize money.

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THURSDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2024
SWINDON STADIUM....




7:53 78th BGBF 2-Y-O Produce Stakes 2nd Round - Heat 1
476m

Any Second Now P Swadden
Bang On Edith N Hunt(Romford)
Cassidy M Burton(Valley)
Keefill Goose P Milner(Sheffield)
Rock It Rambo (m) P Swadden
Dreamin Reggie (m) K Hutton(Oxford)

8:11 78th BGBF 2-Y-O Produce Stakes 2nd Round - Heat 2
476m

Southfield Poppy K Hutton(Oxford)
Romeo Crossfire T Heilbron(Newcastle)
Union Blizzard K Hutton(Oxford)
Loggies Kestrel (m) S Harms(Towcester)
Romeo Jackson (m) T Heilbron(Newcastle)
Coppice Ella (w) K Hutton(Oxford)

8:28 78th BGBF 2-Y-O Produce Stakes 2nd Round - Heat 3
476m

Coffee Time Guys H Dimmock(Towcester)
Loose Cannon K Hutton(Oxford)
Keefill Rocky P Milner(Sheffield)
Coppice Ronnie (m) K Hutton(Oxford)
Southfield Petal (m) K Hutton(Oxford)
Keefill Dares (w) P Milner(Sheffield)

8:44 78th BGBF 2-Y-O Produce Stakes 2nd Round - Heat 4
476m

Loggies Falcon S Harms(Towcester)
Romeo Crusade T Heilbron(Newcastle)
Romeo Cypher T Heilbron(Newcastle)
Arthur Length (m) P Godfrey
Greenwell Coe (m) T Heilbron(Newcastle)
Union Rebel (m) K Hutton(Oxford)

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