Champion Stakes (English greyhound race)

The Champion Stakes is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Romford Greyhound Stadium in East London, England.

History

It was inaugurated at Wimbledon Stadium in 1929. However, in 1973 the event was discontinued until Romford resurrected it as an open event in 1988. In 2022, the first prize increased to £20,000 following sponsorship from Premier Greyhound Racing (the collaboration between the Arena Racing Company and Entain.

Venues and distances

• 1929–1931 (Wimbledon 550y)
• 1932–1973 (Wimbledon 500y)
• 1988–present (Romford 575m)

Sponsors

• 1997 (Tony Morris – Track bookmaker)
• 2005–2005 (Coral)
• 2006–2007 (Stadium Bookmakers)
• 2008–2021 (Coral)
• 2021–present (Premier Greyhound Racing)

Winners

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