2006 English Greyhound Derby
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The 2006 William Hill Greyhound Derby Final took place on 05/06/2006 at the prestigious Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium
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2006 title was won by Westmead Hawk meaning he was able to retain his title from the year before. It became only the fourth greyhound
in history to win the Derby twice. Nick Savva's star, who was trailing Mineola Farloe around the last bend, produced his customary burst of late pace to snatch the victory on the home straight. Thus setting the fastest time of the year at the venue and paving the way for his stud career that would follow.
Wimbledon Stadium
Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium is a greyhound racing track located in Wimbledon in southwest London, England. It also hosts speedway, stock car and other racing events....
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2006 title was won by Westmead Hawk meaning he was able to retain his title from the year before. It became only the fourth greyhound
Greyhound
The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...
in history to win the Derby twice. Nick Savva's star, who was trailing Mineola Farloe around the last bend, produced his customary burst of late pace to snatch the victory on the home straight. Thus setting the fastest time of the year at the venue and paving the way for his stud career that would follow.
Final Result
at Wimbledon (over 480 metres)| Pos | Name | Odds | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Westmead Hawk | 4/7F | 28.44 | Nick Savva |
| 2nd | Mineola Farloe | 7/2 | 28.50 (3/4) | Seamus Graham |
| 3rd | Amarillo Slim | 6/1 | 28.56 (3/4) | Graham Calvert Jnr |
| 4th | Westmead Joe | 7/1 | 28.62 (3/4) | Nick Savva |
| 5th | Cleenas Lady | 25/1 | 28.76 (1¾) | Terry Dartnell |
| 6th | Clash Darby | 33/1 | 28.96 (2½) | John Geddis |