NEWS FROM YARMOUTH STADIUM - {2024}

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FASTEST OF YEAR AROUND THE TRACKS....

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CLICK IS NEW YARMOUTH DERBY SPONSOR

Click Competitions Ltd, an on-line prize competition site, is the new sponsor of the East Anglian Derby.

Promoter Simon Franklin said: “Sponsors aren’t easy to find but Click Competitions are a hugely successful company and it is great to have them involved for the first time.”

The 77th running of the event gets underway on the first Saturday in September.

THE CLICK COMPETITIONS 77th EAST ANGLIAN GREYHOUND DERBY

Over 462m for 48 OPEN RACE GREYHOUNDS

£100 Entry Fee – Entries close 2pm – Tuesday 29th August

1st ROUND – SATURDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER

Winners £200, Others £60

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2nd ROUND – SATURDAY 9th SEPTEMBER

Winners £250, Others £75

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SEMI-FINALS – SATURDAY 16th SEPTEMBER

Winners £300, Others £100

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THE CLICK COMPETITIONS 77th EAST ANGLIAN GREYHOUND DERBY GRAND FINAL

WEDNESDAY 20th SEPTEMBER

Winner £15,000 Plus Silver Challenge Trophy,

& Presentation Jacket

2nd £3,000, 3rd £2,000, 4th, 5th & 6th £1,000





Before then, the track sees the return of the XL Windows East Anglian Challenge,
worth £1,200 for two runs plus a paid entry into the East Anglian Derby.
It gets underway on Saturday August 12.

Simon is hoping to continue with its Saturday night fixture in 2024 despite
the addition of a new Sunday afternoon meeeting for the betting shops.



He said: “We will almost certainly not race on Saturday in January and February
when the place is dead. If all goes to plan,
I would like to re-open on Saturdays from March onwards.



“It won’t be on the betting service but I hope we can just break even for the sake of the regulars
who want their regular night out. If the tote can cover the prize money,
and the bars and catering can cover the staffing,
it is something I feel we should do.



“The biggest issue may be the availability of enough dogs.
We have around 270 available at the moment and a minimal number of empty traps,
but we will need a few more if we are going to keep Saturdays going.”



Simon also confirmed that any seeded wide runners joining the track
will have their registration and retirement bond paid by the stadium.







Simon is hoping to continue with its Saturday night fixture in 2024 despite the addition of a new Sunday afternoon meeeting for the betting shops.



He said: “We will almost certainly not race on Saturday in January and February when the place is dead. If all goes to plan, I would like to re-open on Saturdays from March onwards.



“It won’t be on the betting service but I hope we can just break even for the sake of the regulars who want their regular night out. If the tote can cover the prize money, and the bars and catering can cover the staffing, it is something I feel we should do.



“The biggest issue may be the availability of enough dogs. We have around 270 available at the moment and a minimal number of empty traps, but we will need a few more if we are going to keep Saturdays going.”



Simon also confirmed that any seeded wide runners joining the track will have their registration and retirement bond paid by the stadium.

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Great news for all concerned down at Yarmouth Greyhound Stadium..

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GBGB LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER NATIONAL GREYHOUND WEEK

~ Tracks up and down the country will celebrate
British greyhound racing between 28 August and 3 September ~

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has today announced details of the inaugural National Greyhound Week (NGW) which will showcase the joy and excitement of greyhound racing.

Taking place between 28 August and 3 September 2023, the week will be dedicated to celebrating British greyhound racing – from the canine athletes at the heart of the sport to its people, fans and partners.

Taking in the August Bank Holiday weekend, NGW will feature a week-long roadshow of events across the country, underpinned by this summer’s Owners’ Bonus Series (OBS). Along with the week’s dedicated series of races, each track will be engaging in their own way – showcasing the breadth and variety of stadia up and down the country.

Many of the NGW/OBS races will naturally coincide with coverage on RPGTV and Sky Racing, ensuring fans can catch some of the action from their own homes. NGW is also expected to draw crowds – current and new – to the track to enjoy the special atmosphere of a race night in person.

Following the successful English Greyhound Derby, which saw thousands flock to Towcester Racecourse earlier this month for the jewel in the open racing calendar, NGW is an opportunity to unite and celebrate the sport, at all levels, in one national event across Great Britain.

Scott Harvey, Racing Operations Executive for GBGB, said: “National Greyhound Week is all about celebrating our sport – the greyhounds and the people that contribute to its enduring appeal and popularity. We hope that NGW will become an annual fixture in British greyhound racing and we are pleased to be launching this year with an exciting set of races and events. We look forward to seeing tracks, trainers, owners and fans engage with NGW.”

::The Racing Schedule For National Greyhound Week Is Below::

SUFFOLK DOWNS (AM) – Monday 28th August

MONMORE (PM) – Monday 28th August

OXFORD (PM) – Tuesday 29th August

SHEFFIELD (EVE) – Tuesday 29th August

CRAYFORD (EVE) – Tuesday 29th August

TOWCESTER (EVE) – Tuesday 29th August

CENTRAL PARK (EVE) – Wednesday 30th August

YARMOUTH (EVE) – Wednesday 30th August

PERRY BARR (EVE) – Thursday 31st August

NEWCASTLE (EVE) – Thursday 31st August

SUNDERLAND (EVE) – Friday 1st September

NOTTINGHAM (EVE) – Friday 1st September

SWINDON (AM) – Saturday 2nd September

ROMFORD (EVE) – Saturday 2nd September

HOVE (EVE) – Saturday 2nd September

HARLOW (AM) – Sunday 3rd September

DONCASTER (PM) – Sunday 3rd September

PELAW GRANGE (PM) – Sunday 3rd September

HENLOW (EVE) – Sunday 3rd September

KINSLEY (EVE) – Sunday 3rd September 

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SUNDAY - 5-11-23