2024 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year was the 99th year of greyhound racing in the United Kingdom and the 98th year of greyhound racing in Ireland.

Summary The Trainers' Judgement Night held at Hove on 4 May, was won by Liz McNair for the first time. The Irish won another English Greyhound Derby when De Lahdedah won for trainer Liam Dowling, equalling the track record in the process. It was the third consecutive win for the Irish and the fifth winner from the last six editions.

The sport's leading sire Droopys Sydney died on 18 August 2024. The black dog sired over 5,000 offspring, including two English Derby winners in Deerjet Sydney and Gaytime Nemo. He was the Irish stud dog of the year for three years running.

On 30 July 2024, Suffolk Downs suffered a fire which caused significant damage to several areas. The stadium remained closed for the remainder of the year.

The Irish Greyhound Derby was moved from its traditional Summer slot due to a major refurbishment of Shelbourne Park. Bockos Diamond lit up the competition breaking and equalling the track record in two rounds of the competition on his way to an unbeaten success. Six flawless runs saw the Graham Holland trained black dog become the shortest winner of a final in the event's history and extend his race record to a 15th consecutive win in just his 16th race.

In November 2024, Entain made a shock announcement about their intention to close Crayford Stadium after the Christmas period, stating that "it is no longer viable for us to continue operating the site".

Roll of honour Major Winners Award Name of Winner2024 English Greyhound Derby De Lahdedah2024 Irish Greyhound Derby Bockos DiamondBritish Greyhound Trainer of the Year Mark WallisBritish Greyhound of the Year Wicky Ned

Principal British finals

Premier Greyhound Racing Golden Jacket, Crayford (24 Feb, 714m, £20,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1stDazl Rolex 5 5/1 45.03 Ricky Holloway2nd Havana Top Note 4 5/1 45.11 Liz McNair3rdBallymac Taylor 2 9/4 45.27 Mark Wallis4thCoonough Crow 1 2/1f 45.31 Mark Wallis5thHavana Lover 6 6/1 45.67 Liz McNair6th Tuono Bella 7 10/1 46.07 Paul Donovan

Stadium Bookmakers TV Trophy, Oxford (23 March, 847m, £15,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1st Bubbly Inferno 4 16/1 52.37 (TR) Paul Young2nd Ballymac Taylor 2 4/5f 52.51 Mark Wallis3rd Garfiney Blaze 3 10/3 52.62 Mark Wallis4th Savana Jazz 5 4/1 52.68 Diane Henry5thAayamza Dancer 1 12/1 52.77 John Mullins6thAlright Patricia 6 16/1 52.97 David Lewis

PGR Trainers' Judgement Night, Hove (4 May)PosTrainerTrackPts1st Liz McNair Central Park Stadium 562nd John Mullins Towcester Stadium 403rd Mark Wallis Suffolk Downs 354th Richard Rees Brighton & Hove 315th Kevin Hutton Oxford Stadium 226th Tom Heilbron Newcastle Stadium 20

Arena Racing Company Laurels, Perry Barr (27 Apr, 480m, £12,500)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1st Kilwest Ranger 6 9/2 28.38 Paul Harmes2nd Jet Stream Angel 3 2/1f 28.58 Kevin Hutton3rd Brickwork Ruck 5 14/1 28.66 Phil Barlow4th Acomb Felix 1 10/3 28.74 Kevin Ferguson5th Acomb Irene 4 7/2 28.98 Kevin Ferguson6th Wicky Hiker 2 9/2 00.00 Phil Barlow

Premier Greyhound Racing Regency, Brighton (27 Jul, 695m, £20,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1stBaywatch Bullet 2 7/1 41.51 Belinda Green2nd Bubbly Scorcher 1 7/2 41.69 Paul Young3rdHaka Carlo 4 5/1 41.79 Jason Heath4th Lightfoot Falcon 5 20/1 41.81 Seamus Cahill5th Ballymac Taylor 3 4/1 41.83 Mark Wallis6thCooladerry Dust 6 6/5f 41.92 Nathan Hunt

Premier Greyhound Racing St Leger, Perry Barr (28 Sep, 710m, £20,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1st Droopys Clue 1 2/5f 42.97 Seamus Cahill2nd Clona Curly 4 8/1 43.03 Diane Henry3rdCoonough Crow 2 6/1 43.05 Mark Wallis4thTrickycinderella 5 18/1 43.09 Robert Holt5thHurry Up Jordan 6 9/1 43.17 John Lambe6th Tuono Bella 3 10/1 43.25 Paul Donovan

Premier Greyhound Racing Oaks, Perry Barr (26 Oct, 480m, £20,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1stDruids Say Go 2 4/11f 27.82 Patrick Janssens2nd Icemans Girl 3 4/1 28.24 Nathan Hunt3rdCoppice Ella 6 10/1 28.30 Kevin Hutton4thFront Alice 5 22/1 28.44 Kevin Proctor5thChamberlain Kate 1 25/1 28.48 Carol Weatherall6thDroopys Eunice 4 9/1 28.54 Maxine Locke

Principal Irish finals

Bresbet Easter Cup, Shelbourne (6 Apr, 550y, €25,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1stClonbrien Treaty 6 4/1 29.77 Graham Holland2ndClona Duke 2 7/4f 29.91 Graham Holland3rdDroopys Fidget 1 6/1 29.98 Robert G. Gleeson4thBoylesports Bob 4 8/1 30.15 Paul Hennessy5thUndulation 3 3/1 30.22 Brendan Matthews6th Glengar Martha 5 5/1 30.50 Pat Buckley

Con & Annie Kirby Memorial, Limerick (20 Apr, 525y, €80,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1st Knockeen Dazzler 6 5/2 28.10 Daniel O'Rahilly2ndMerits Inclusion 3 3/1 28.38 Brendan Matthews3rdScooby Pacemaker 2 7/2 28.52 Jennifer O'Donnell4th Romeo Kingpin 1 9/4f 28.87 Graham Holland5th Epic Chick 4 5/1 29.01 John Kennedy Jr.6th Phoenix Tyson 5 16/1 29.36 Ian Reilly

Sporting Press Oaks, Shelbourne Park (15 Jun, 525y, €25,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1st A Lucky Julie (dead heat) 6 3/1 28.53 James Melia1st Fleadh Saraide (dead heat)1 14/1 28.53 Murt Leahy3rd Droopys Edel 4 6/1 28.56 Ian Reilly4th Droopys Fidget 2 4/1 28.70 Robert G. Gleeson5thDroopys Mandolin 3 1/1f 28.91 Robert G. Gleeson6thShort Grip 5 4/1 29.12 Patrick Cocoman

Kasko Petfood National Produce, Clonmel (23 Jun, 525y, €20,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1stUnamimouspanther 1 9/4 28.38 Pat Buckley2nd In Good Time 6 9/2 28.59 Brendan Maunsell3rd Romeo Taylor 5 13/8f 28.90 Graham Holland4th Quarry Boy 3 25/1 29.04 Paula Heffernan5th Silverhill Adam 4 4/1 29.15 Graham Holland6th Romeo Kingpin 2 10/1 29.32 Graham Holland

Boylesports Champion Stakes, Shelbourne Park (6 Jul, 550y, €20,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1st Daleroad Duke 1 5/2jf 29.42 Patrick Guilfoyle 2ndCarmac King 2 4/1 29.63 Owen McKenna3rdKnockeen Dazzler 6 5/2jf 29.98 Daniel O'Rahilly4thSuperfast Gorden 3 7/2 29.99 Pat Buckley5thMaireads Prince 4 14/1 30.13 Fraser Black6thLets Go Bubbles 5 7/1 30.14 Owen McKenna

Time Dundalk International, Dundalk (12 Jul, 550y, €20,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1stDroopys Mandolin 2 / 29.72 Robert G. Gleeson2nd Tribal Syd 6 / 29.81 Murt Leahy3rd Unanimouspanther 1 / 30.02 Pat Buckley4th Daleroad Duke 3 / 30.19 Patrick Guilfoyle5th Coolavanny Otto 5 / 30.89 Pat Buckley6th Singalong Dolly 4 / 00.00 Pat Buckley

Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup, Dundalk (15 Aug, 400y, €20,000) PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1stBroadstrand Syd 2 / 20.67 John A. Linehan2ndElite Kursk 6 / 20.76 Myles Roban3rdRoad Exile 4 / 21.04 Pat Buckley4th Ballymac Finn 1 / 21.11 Liam Dowling5thCarrick Aldo 5 / 21.26 David Murray6th On The Nose 3 / 21.53 Peter Cronin

WillWeGo.com Irish St Leger, Limerick (17 Aug, 550y, €30,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1stClonbrien Treaty 6 5/4f 29.28 Graham Holland2ndMiami King 3 6/1 29.38 Garry Dempsey3rd Barefoot on Fire 4 5/1 29.45 Paul Hennessy4thJaytee Crazy 1 10/3 29.49 Paul Hennessy5th Coolavanny Otto 2 8/1 29.51 Pat Buckley6thVentry Faith 5 9/1 29.86 Owen McKenna

Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby, Shelbourne Park (31 Aug, 525y, €25,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1st Callaway Knegare 4 1/2f 27.96 Owen McKenna2ndInnfield Destiny 2 25/1 28.20 Barry Clancy3rd Ballymac Briar 1 10/3 28.24 Lim Dowling4th Hello Diego 6 20/1 28.27 Paul Hennessy5th Tivoli Milo 5 9/1 28.48 Thomas O'Donnovan6th Boylesports Blue 3 7/1 28.54 Paul Hennessy

BarOne Racing Irish Laurels, Cork (5 Oct, 525y, €30,000)PosName of Greyhound Trap SP Time Trainer1stCrafty Shivoo 4 1/1f 28.52 Patrick Norris2nd Hazelhill Bucko 6 12/1 28.83 Lucy Roche3rdRomeo Taylor 2 3/1 29.15 Graham Holland4thDroopys Polish 1 7/2 29.16 John A. Lineham5thSeek The Kingdom 3 20/1 29.26 Paul Hennessy6thHigh Trend 5 10/1 29.44 Graham Holland

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