Ladbrokes Gold Cup facts for kids
| Category 1 race | |
Black Buster, 1998 winner
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| Location | Monmore Green Stadium |
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| Inaugurated | 1994 |
| Sponsor | Ladbrokes |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 480 metres |
| Surface | Sand |
| Purse | £10,000 (winner) |
The Ladbrokes Gold Cup is a super exciting greyhound competition held every year at the Monmore Green Stadium in England. It's one of the most important races for greyhounds! This race was brought back in 1994 and was first known as the Midland Gold Cup.
Some really famous greyhounds have won this cup. These include Toms The Best, who also won the big 1998 English Greyhound Derby, and Taylors Sky, who won the English Greyhound Derby in 2011.
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What is the Ladbrokes Gold Cup?
The Ladbrokes Gold Cup is a top-level greyhound race. It's known as a "Category 1" race, which means it's one of the best and most important races in the sport. Greyhounds are special dogs, similar to a very fast type of dog called a sighthound, that love to run. In these races, they chase a fake rabbit around a track.
The race is run over a distance of 480 metres, which is almost half a kilometre! The greyhound that wins the Ladbrokes Gold Cup gets a fantastic prize of £10,000.
Where Does the Race Happen?
Since it started again in 1994, the Ladbrokes Gold Cup has always been held at the same place: the Monmore Green Stadium. This stadium is a famous place for greyhound racing and is located in Wolverhampton, England.
Who Sponsors the Race?
A sponsor is a company that helps pay for an event. Since 2014, the Ladbrokes Gold Cup has been sponsored by Ladbrokes, a well-known company. That's why the race has "Ladbrokes" in its name!
Famous Winners of the Gold Cup
Many amazing greyhounds have won the Ladbrokes Gold Cup over the years. Here are some of the champions:
- 1997: Toms The Best – This greyhound was super fast and also won the English Greyhound Derby in 1998!
- 1998: Black Buster – A memorable winner from 1998.
- 2006: Westmead Joe – Known for his incredible speed.
- 2011: Taylors Sky – Another greyhound who also won the English Greyhound Derby in the same year, showing he was one of the best.
- 2015: Swift Hoffman – He set a very fast time of 27.70 seconds, showing how quick these dogs can be!
- 2017: Droopys Buick – A very popular winner.
- 2023: Links Maverick – The most recent winner, also with a very fast time of 27.70 seconds.
These winners, and many others, have made the Ladbrokes Gold Cup a truly special event in the world of greyhound racing.
