Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic facts for kids
| Category 1 race | |
| Location | Monmore Green Stadium |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2002 |
| Sponsor | Ladbrokes |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 630 metres |
| Surface | Sand |
| Purse | £10,000 (winner) |
The Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic is an exciting greyhound racing competition held every year at Monmore Green Stadium in England. It's a special race for greyhounds that are good at running longer distances, which is why it's called a "Stayers Classic." Think of it like a marathon for dogs! This event brings together some of the best greyhounds to compete for a big prize.
The competition first started in 2002. It's a big event in the greyhound racing calendar, attracting talented dogs and trainers from all over.
Race Location and Distances
The Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic has always been held at Monmore Green Stadium. This stadium is a well-known place for greyhound racing.
How the Distance Changed
When the race first began in 2002, greyhounds ran a distance of 630 metres. For a short time in 2003, the race was run over a slightly longer distance of 684 metres. However, since 2004, the race has returned to its original 630-metre distance at Monmore Green.
- 2003: Monmore Green, 684 metres
- 2002 and 2004–present: Monmore Green, 630 metres
Who Sponsors the Race?
The main sponsor of this exciting event is Ladbrokes. A sponsor is a company that helps pay for the event. In return, the event often includes the sponsor's name in its title, like "Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic." Ladbrokes has been the sponsor since the very first race in 2002.
Past Champions
Many amazing greyhounds have won the Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic over the years. Each year, a new champion is crowned, making history in the world of greyhound racing. Here is a list of the winners:
| Year | Winner | Breeding | Trainer | Time | SP | Notes/ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Glencoes Tom | Toms The Best – Glencoe Star | Dilys Steels (Peterborough) | 37.59 | 9/4cf | |
| 2003 | Centour Corker | Smooth Rumble – Sylvies Rantogue | Brian Clemenson (Hove) | 40.60 | 4/5f | Track record |
| 2004 | Marmions | Droopys Kewell – Droopys Gaf | Paul Young (Romford) | 37.93 | 5/4f | |
| 2005 | Westmead Hawk | Sonic Flight – Mega Delight | Nick Savva (Private) | 37.08 | 10/11f | |
| 2006 | Westmead Aoifa | Larkhill Jo – Mega Delight | Nick Savva (Private) | 37.92 | 1/1f | |
| 2007 | Datona Dandy | Top Honcho – Datona Destiny | Yvonne Morris (Doncaster) | 38.57 | 20/1 | |
| 2008 | Elderberry Azel | Honcho Classic – Elderberry Vixen | Patricia Cowdrill (Monmore) | 38.43 | 6/1 | |
| 2009 | Droopys Zach | Knockabout Wok – Droopys Darlene | Mark Wallis (Harlow) | 37.37 | 5/1 | |
| 2010 | Ten Dollars More | Hondo Black – Mallogs Penny | Chris Allsopp (Monmore) | 38.01 | 9/2 | |
| 2011 | Head Iton Jason | Westmead Hawk – Droopys Grisham | Chris Allsopp (Monmore) | 37.85 | 9/4 | |
| 2012 | Mark My Words | Westmead Hawk – Jazz Hurricane | Paul Sallis (Monmore) | 37.50 | 5/2 | |
| 2013 | Afew Dollarsmore | Droopys Scolari – Flying Winner | Chris Allsopp (Monmore) | 37.74 | 4/1 | |
| 2014 | Airport Captain | Big Daddy Cool – Airport Boss | Kevin Hutton (Swindon) | 37.55 | 7/2 | |
| 2015 | Millwards Teddy | Westmead Hawk – Droopys Solange | Dean Childs (Hove) | 37.63 | 11/10f | |
| 2016 | Ferryforth Fran | College Causeway – Diegos Lady | Mark Wallis (Towcester) | 37.86 | 14/1 | |
| 2017 | Buckos Lass | Kinloch Brae – Paradise Siesta | Corren Price (Monmore) | 38.00 | 16/1 | |
| 2018 | Ela Juliet | Romeo Recruit – Killinan Baby | Matt Dartnall (Towcester) | 37.77 | 7/4jf | |
| 2019 | Sheldan | Top Savings – Body Clock | Kevin Boon (Yarmouth) | 37.45 | 9/2 | |
| 2020 | Kingsbrook Glyn | Droopys Sydney – Ballymac Razl | Kevin Hutton (Monmore) | 37.66 | 5/1 | |
| 2021 | Coolavanny Bani | Droopys Sydney – Toms Delight | Angela Harrison (Newcastle) | 37.87 | 4/1 | |
| 2022 | Warzone Tom | Good News – Bogger Bonnie | Liz McNair (Private) | 37.86 | 5/4f | |
| 2023 | Fromposttopillar | Droopys Sydney – Rafa Babys Baby | Liz McNair (Private) | 37.37 | 7/4 | |
| 2024 | Droopys Clue | Out Of Range ASB – Droopys Natalia | Seamus Cahill (Hove) | 37.54 | 7/4f |
