Trafalgar Cup facts for kids
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| Location | Wembley (1929–1998) Oxford (1999–2012) Monmore (2015–2019) |
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| Inaugurated | 1929 |
| Last run | 2019 |
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| Surface | Sand |
| Qualification | Puppies only (15-24 months old) |
The Trafalgar Cup was a special competition for young greyhound dogs in the United Kingdom. It was like a big race just for puppies. These puppies were usually between 15 and 24 months old. This race was the oldest competition of its kind for young dogs.
The first Trafalgar Cup race happened in 1929. It took place at the famous Wembley Stadium. The race stayed there for many years, until 1998. After that, it moved to Oxford Stadium in 1999. Later, from 2015 to 2019, the race was held at Monmore Green Stadium. The last Trafalgar Cup was run in 2019.
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Race Locations and Distances
The Trafalgar Cup was held at different stadiums over the years. The length of the race also changed.
- From 1929 to 1974, it was at Wembley Stadium. The race distance was 525 yards.
- From 1975 to 1998, it was still at Wembley. The distance changed to 490 meters.
- From 1999 to 2012, the race moved to Oxford Stadium. Here, the distance was 450 meters.
- Finally, from 2015 to 2019, it was at Monmore Green. The race was 480 meters long.
Famous Winners of the Trafalgar Cup
Many fast greyhounds won the Trafalgar Cup over the years. Here are a few examples of the champions:
| Year | Winner | Breeding | Trainer | Time (sec) |
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| 1929 | So Green | Running Rein – Salsette | Jim Syder Sr. (Wembley) | 30.48 |
| 1945 | Ballymac Tanist | Tanist – Ramolas Pet Again | Leslie Reynolds (Wembley) | 29.68 |
| 1952 | Galtee Cleo | Sandown Champion – Cleopatra | Jack Harvey (Wembley) | 29.39 |
| 1963 | Fear O | Man Of Pleasure – Summer | Pam Heasman (Private) | 29.30 |
| 1974 | Pineapple Grand | The Grand Silver – Pineapple Baby | Frank Baldwin (Perry Barr) | 29.08 |
| 1987 | Fearless Ace | Mt Keeffe Star – Sarahs Bunny | Geoff De Mulder (Private) | 29.06 |
| 1997 | Ground Zero | Slaneyside Hare – Glue Vixen | Geoff De Mulder (Private) | 28.85 |
| 2005 | Camp Bugler | Droopys Vieri-Farloe Dingle | Barrie Draper (Sheffield) | 26.72 |
| 2009 | Freedom Emma | Brett Lee - Miss Freckles | Richard Yeates (Oxford) | 26.64 |
| 2019 | Droopys Addition | Droopys Jet - Droopys Hilda | Ernest Gaskin Jr. (Private) | 28.05 |
Race Sponsors
Over the years, different companies helped support the Trafalgar Cup. These sponsors provided money for the race. Some of the sponsors included William Hill Bookmakers, Mike Allan Bookmakers, and Ladbrokes.
Images for kids
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Money Sweeper
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Camp Bugler on parade
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Horseshoe Ping on the podium
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Westcountry Lady (t5) wins in 2007
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Drink Up Zorro (t1)
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Spencers Lad wins the final
