The Northern Puppy Derby is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Newcastle Stadium. The race is confined to puppies (greyhounds under the age of two years old).
History It was inaugurated in 1994 at Sunderland Stadium but was switched to sister track Newcastle in 2010. The event was traditionally held in October but from 2022 was held during February.
Sponsors 1994–1994 (Dransfield) 1995–2002 (Regal) 2003–2018 (William Hill) 2019–2019 (Alconex) 2021–2026 (Arena Racing Company)
Venues and distances 1995–2009 (Sunderland, 450 metres) 2010–2025 (Newcastle, 480 metres)
Past winners YearWinnerBreedingTrainerTime (sec)SPNote/ref1994 Justright MelodyFarloe Melody – Farloe Mineola Tom Robinson (Private) 27.47 1/2f1995 Droopys Aldo Slippys Quest - The Other Point Henry Tasker (Perry Barr) 27.36 3/11996 El Premier Adraville Bridge – Droopys Alivsa Linda Mullins (Walthamstow) 27.34 5/21997 Knockeevan Dan Mustang Jack - Rubys Bridge Graham Calvert (Sunderland) 27.54 2/5f1998 Tracys Glory Ayr Flyer – TracysPopsy Pat Ryan (Private) 27.13 9/41999 Knockeevan Star Slaneyside Hare - Rubys Bridge Michael Bacon (Belle Vue) 27.53 4/6f2000Harsu Super Ratify – Yes Super John McGee Sr. (Private) 27.51 4/5f2001 Farloe Chief Come On Ranger – Come On Dot Otto Kueres (Belle Vue) 27.36 6/4f2002 Lodgeview Blue Larkhill Jo – Ena Harkness Danny Talbot (Kinsley) 27.21 7/22003 Dairyland Sue Roanokee – Ciabatta Pat Rosney (Monmore) 27.14 5/22004 Toms View Toms The Best – Deneview Pearl Paul Rutherford (Brough Park) 26.82 9/42005 Calzaghe Boyo Daves Mentor – Ballymac Bargain Ted Soppitt (Private) 26.90 5/22006 Droopys Mcandrew Velvet Commander – Droopys Kristin Ted Soppitt (Private) 27.24 9/42007 Farloe Reason Droopys Maldini – Farloe Oyster Charlie Lister (Private) 26.92 2/12008 HucklesKez Brett Lee – Quare Star Paul Young (Romford) 26.99 4/6f2009 Westmead Maldini Droopys Maldini – Mega Delight Nick Savva (Private) 28.51 6/12010Ten Large Down Royal Impact – Honey Princess Diane Henry (Private) 26.84 5/42011 Mill Maximus Boherna On Air - Unreal Kelly Macari (Sunderland) 28.38 1/1f2012 TeejaysBluehawk Westmead Hawk – Droopys June Paul Young (Romford) 28.38 8/12013 Redbrick Stuart Zigzag Stewart – Valentia Show Charlie Lister OBE (Private) 28.42 4/12014 Kneejerkreaction Crash – Cornamaddy Daisy Stephen Atkinson (Private) 28.42 3/12015 Droopys Buick Yeah Man – Droopys Hilda Jimmy Wright (Newcastle) 28.54 2/12016 Kildallon Bolt Barefoot Bolt - Kildallon LeeHeather Dimmock (Towcester) 28.65 1/2f 2017 Droopys Zephyr Romeo Recruit - Droopys QuintaAngela Harrison (Newcastle) 28.508/12018 Droopys Trawler Laughil Blake - Droopys SylviaAndrew Wood (Shawfield) 28.768/12019 Levante Beach Droopys Jet - Pots And Pans Angela Harrison (Newcastle) 28.89 4/5f2020 No race due to (COVID-19 pandemic)2021 Jaguar Macie Droopys Jet – Droopys BreezeGraham Rankin (Pelaw Grange) 28.52 13/8f2022 Freedom AlibiConfident Rankin – Freedom Dream Tom Heilbron (Newcastle)28.628/12023 Links MaverickGrangeview Ten – Havana Lottie Tom Heilbron (Newcastle)28.614/7f2024 Clona CurlyDroopys Sydney – Newinn Cuckoo Diane Henry (Towcester)28.239/22025Droopys DeployMalachi – Droopys CharmRobert Gleeson (Ireland)28.56 8/11f2026WoltemadeBallymac Finn – Ballymac MintonJames Fenwick (Newcastle)28.3010/3
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