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Latest News - Greyhound of the Year 2009 Category Nominations Announced – book your tickets now!
04/01/2010
New Years Day saw the Greyhound Writers Association announce their nominations for the 2009 GBGB Greyhound of the Year Awards categories. The greyhounds below have been selected as the top performers in their field over the past twelve months and the winners of each category will be announced at a celebratory gala evening at the Hilton London Metropole on Sunday 31st January 2010. Guests at the event will also witness the crowning of the 2009 Greyhound of the Year and successor to outstanding stayer Lenson Joker.
2009 GBGB Awards Nominations
Hurdler
Bomber Bailey, Hotdog Jack, Platinumlancelot
2008 winner: Kildare Lark
Stayer
Crown Rover, Droopys Zach, Lorrys Options
2008 winner: Lenson Joker
Marathon
Bubbly Eagle, Flying Winner, Midway Skipper
2008 winner: Flying Winner
Newcomer
Bandicoot Tipoki, Eye Onthe Storm, Shaws Dilemma
2008 winner: Boherna Best
Standard
Eye Onthe Storm, Fear Zafonic, Kinda Ready
2008 winner: Boherna Best
Sprinter
Centaur Allstar, Jimmy Lollie, Officer Donagh
2008 winner: Boherbradda Mac
Bitch
Freedom Emma, Midway Skipper, Shaws Dilemma
2008 winner: Flying Winner
British Bred greyhound
Jimmy Lollie, Jogadusc Ace, Midway Skipper
2008 winner: Westmead Osprey
Also to be presented on the 31st January – Kennelhand of the Year, Trainer of the Year, Owner of the Year, RGT Services to Greyhound Racing Award, GWA Harry Lloyd Services to Greyhound Racing Award, Sky Sports Viewers Award.
How to Book Tickets
To buy your tickets for the GBGB Greyhound of the Year Awards 2009, call Amanda Duplock on 0207 421 3774. Tickets cost £55 or £550 for a table (maximum of ten per table) and include a black tie drinks reception, three course meal and half a bottle of wine per person prior to the awards event.
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