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 an exciting greyhound racing competition. It takes place every year at the Monmore Green Stadium in England. This race is a big event in the world of greyhound racing.
The competition was first started again in 1994. Back then, it was called the Midland Gold Cup. Over the years, many famous greyhounds have won this race. These include Toms The Best, who also won the 1998 English Greyhound Derby, and Taylors Sky, the winner of the 2011 English Greyhound Derby. The race is run over a distance of 480 metres. The winner gets a prize of £10,000!
Where the Race Takes Place
The Ladbrokes Gold Cup has always been held at the same place since it was brought back in 1994.
- Monmore Green Stadium (480 metres)
Who Sponsors the Race
A sponsor is a company that helps pay for the event. This helps make sure the race can happen and offers good prizes.
- Since 2014, the race has been sponsored by Ladbrokes.
Famous Winners of the Gold Cup
Many amazing greyhounds have won the Ladbrokes Gold Cup. Here are some of the champions:
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Time |
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| 1994 | Droopys Craig | Henry Tasker | 29.31 |
| 1997 | Toms The Best | Nick Savva | 28.21 |
| 1998 | Black Buster | Ivan Williams | 28.13 |
| 2006 | Westmead Joe | Nick Savva | 27.89 |
| 2011 | Taylors Sky | Charlie Lister OBE | 27.80 |
| 2015 | Swift Hoffman | Pat Rosney | 27.70 |
| 2017 | Droopys Buick | Angela Harrison | 27.63 |
| 2023 | Links Maverick | Tom Heilbron | 27.70 |
| 2024 | Churchfield Syd | Richard Rees | 28.00 |
