Thursday Night Tips
Quality action this evening from both Newcastle and Hove. The former have the semi-finals of the ARC Northern Puppy Derby while the latter have an excellent stayers final at 8.24.
Ladbrokes Winter Derby outright ante-post prices ahead of the semis
16 runners remain at Monmore ahead of this weekend.
10/3 Queen Georgia 4/1 Proper Heiress 5/1 Gary The Arb 8/1 Romeo The Boss 10/1 Romeo Steel 12/1 Millbank Boiler, Untold Ruble 16/1 Aayamza Sydney, Droopys Pivotel, Unanimous Leon 18/1 Jet Stream Angel 20/1 Droopys Extragud, Keefill Rocky 25/1 Droopys Suprstar, Nowitsmyturn 33/1 Sunnyside Broxi
Sunderland Charity Night
Sunderland Greyhound Stadium is throwing its support behind a racing enthusiast who has signed up for a once in a lifetime charity race this summer for Macmillan Cancer Research.
Alex Duckitt will take to York Racecourse’s world-famous Knavesmire track on June 14 where her and 11 other amateur riders will participate in Macmillan’s annual Ride of their Lives fundraising event.
The 22-year-old has been tasked with raising £4,000 for the charity which supports those living with cancer through vital services, guidance and providing a support network.
And she’s receiving a helping paw from Sunderland Stadium which will host Alex’s Night at the Dogs on Friday, February 28, to raise essential funds.
Bucket collections will be held through the evening and the stadium has arranged a one-off executive box package for Alex’s close friends and family where they’ll enjoy the racing in style with a drinks reception and two-course meal.
Proceeds from the evening will be donated to Alex’s cause – and she’s looking forward to swapping hoofs for paws for one night only.
“I’ve been thrown into the world of horse racing,” said Alex. “My partner has an amateur license and a few friends have completed charity races before – so now it’s my turn!
“It’s a great challenge for me and I’m keen to support the work of Macmillan Cancer Research which does such an incredible job helping those living through tough times.
“The facts are one in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime. I’m fortunate that neither my friends nor family have had to rely on the essential work of Macmillan Cancer Research.
“But cancer doesn’t discriminate so to give to a charity which is there for anyone in a time of need feels like the right thing to do. I’m more used to horses than dogs, but a night at the greyhounds is something everyone is looking forward to.
“A big thank you to everyone at Sunderland Stadium for being so supportive of my fundraising, it means the world and I can’t wait to be trackside and raise some important funds!”
Racing at Sunderland Stadium on Friday, February 28, begins at 7.08pm with doors opening at 6.15pm. Collections in support of Alex’s fundraising will be held through the night.
To donate to Alex’s cause online you can click here.
PGR Schedule changes
There are alterations in the PGR schedule being made from next week as follows.
Monday
Sunderland‘s afternoon card will now be 11 races. The meeting will still start at 14:29 but will now finish at 17:37.
Tuesday
Sunderland will have an extra 10-race meeting on Tuesdays, running from 19:11 until 21:46.
Central Park times will change so the meeting now runs from 18:14 until 21:23.
Wednesday
Another Sunderland change with an 11 race card now starting at 14:36 and ending with the 17:43.
Thursday
The Swindon afternoon meeting will move to Central Park from 14:23 to 17:49.
Friday
Swindon will now race on Friday instead of Thursday from 14:23 until 17:49.
The race times at Kinsley will change. They will now start at 14:29 and finish at 17:56.
Newcastle will have 10 races from 14:36 to 17:34.
There will now be 14 races at Nottingham, running from 18:14 until 21:54.
Stats
- Guzzler – 6.26 Hove – 5/9 in one off opens at the track.
- Mossrich Kylie – 7.33 Hove – 6/9 in OR3 company here.
- Innfield Rocket – 8.24 Hove – 5/8 from the striped jacket.
- Aero Becks – 8.31 Monmore – 7/12 from trap one.
Opens
Thursday: Newcastle
Friday: Romford
Sunderland
Sunday: Pelaw Grange SheffieldTowcester
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