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 a special greyhound race held every year at Monmore Green Stadium. It's a big event where fast greyhounds compete to see who is the best over a longer distance. This exciting race first started in 2002.
About the Race
This race is known as a "staying" race because it's longer than typical sprint races. Greyhounds need both speed and endurance to win. The track surface is sand, which is common for greyhound racing. The winner of the race receives a prize of £10,000!
Where the Race Happens
The Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic has always taken place at Monmore Green Stadium in Wolverhampton, England. This stadium is a well-known place for greyhound racing.
- From 2002 until now, the race has been run over a distance of 630 metres.
- For one year, in 2003, the race was slightly longer, at 684 metres.
Who Helps Fund the Race?
A sponsor is a company that helps pay for an event. The company Ladbrokes has been the main sponsor of the Summer Stayers Classic since it began in 2002. They help make sure the race can happen each year.
Past Champions
Many amazing greyhounds have won the Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic over the years. Here are some of the champions:
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Glencoes Tom | Dilys Steels (Monmore) | 37.59 | |
| 2003 | Centour Corker | Brian Clemenson (Hove) | 40.60 | Track record |
| 2004 | Marmions | Paul Young (Romford) | 37.93 | |
| 2005 | Westmead Hawk | Nick Savva (Private) | 37.08 | |
| 2006 | Westmead Aoifa | Nick Savva (Private) | 37.92 | |
| 2007 | Datona Dandy | Yvonne Morris (Doncaster) | 38.57 | |
| 2008 | Elderberry Azel | Patricia Cowdrill (Monmore) | 38.43 | |
| 2009 | Droopys Zach | Mark Wallis (Harlow) | 37.37 | |
| 2010 | Ten Dollars More | Chris Allsopp (Monmore) | 38.01 | |
| 2011 | Head Iton Jason | Chris Allsopp (Monmore) | 37.85 | |
| 2012 | Mark My Words | Paul Sallis (Monmore) | 37.50 | |
| 2013 | Afew Dollarsmore | Chris Allsopp (Monmore) | 37.74 | |
| 2014 | Airport Captain | Kevin Hutton (Swindon) | 37.55 | |
| 2015 | Millwards Teddy | Dean Childs (Hove) | 37.63 | |
| 2016 | Ferryforth Fran | Mark Wallis (Towcester) | 37.86 | |
| 2017 | Buckos Lass | Corren Price (Monmore) | 38.00 | |
| 2018 | Ela Juliet | Matt Dartnall (Towcester) | 37.77 | |
| 2019 | Sheldan | Kevin Boon (Yarmouth) | 37.45 | |
| 2020 | Kingsbrook Glyn | Kevin Hutton (Monmore) | 37.66 | |
| 2021 | Coolavanny Bani | Angela Harrison (Newcastle) | 37.87 | |
| 2022 | Warzone Tom | Liz McNair (Private) | 37.86 | |
| 2023 | Fromposttopillar | Liz McNair (Private) | 37.37 |
