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Greyhound racing is a popular sport in Ireland.There are 17 stadiums operating in Ireland (two in Northern Ireland) of which nine are fully operated by Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland (formerly named Irish Greyhound Board IGB, Bord na gCon) [1] with the remaining six owned and operated by private enterprise but licensed by GRI.
Date Competition Venue 1st prize Winner 24 Jan: Coral Essex Vase: Romford: £10,000: Droopys Eunice [8]: 25 Jan: ARC Cesarewitch: Central Park: £12,500: Garfiney Blaze [9]: 25 Jan
The original governing body for Irish Greyhound Racing was established under the Greyhound Industry Act of 1958 with a number of aims. The body was formed to regulate the industry, operate a tote betting system, licence and authorise each stadium, its officials, and its on-course bookmakers, and promote the sport through advertising and prize grants. [2]
A blue female greyhound. Males are usually 71 to 76 centimetres (28 to 30 in) tall at the withers, and weigh on average 27 to 40 kilograms (60 to 88 lb).Females tend to be smaller, with shoulder heights ranging from 66 to 71 centimetres (26 to 28 in) and weights from 25 to 34 kilograms (55 to 75 lb), although weights can be above and below these average weights. [1]
Pages in category "Greyhound racing in Scotland" The following 63 pages are in this category, out of 63 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
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In 1988, the Greyhound Racing Association (GRA), moved the race to Powderhall Stadium in Edinburgh because they had the rights to the event and wanted it to take place at one of their tracks. [4] After just two years it returned to Glasgow and Shawfield following the sale of Powderhall by the GRA. [5] Westmead Harry and trainer Nick Savva in 1990
Greyhound trainers in the UK and Ireland are closely linked in regards to the fact that they compete for the same prizes in each country. In addition many Irish trainers are licensed by the GBGB (the UK governing body) and when competing for an Irish prize are regarded as representing the UK despite being of Irish nationality.