St Leger (English greyhound race)

The St Leger is an original classic greyhound competition.

Venues and distances

• 1927–1974 (Wembley Stadium, 700 y)
• 1975–1998 (Wembley Stadium, 655 m)
• 1999–2002 (Wimbledon Stadium, 660 m)
• 2003–2009 (Wimbledon Stadium, 698 m)
• 2010–2016 (Wimbledon Stadium, 687 m)
• 2017–2024 (Perry Barr Stadium, 710 m)
• 2025–2025 (Nottingham Stadium, 730m)

Sponsors

• 1994–1994 (Wendy Fair)
• 2005–2017 (William Hill)
• 2018–2018 (GRA)
• 2019–2020 (Racing Post Greyhound TV)
• 2021–2021 (Arena Racing Company)
• 2022–2025 (Premier Greyhound Racing)

History

It was run at Wembley Stadium from 1928 until 1998 but when the Wembley Greyhounds ended it moved to Wimbledon Stadium in 1999. The race is considered to be the premier stayers (between 500 and 700 metres) competition in greyhound racing.

The competition came to an end at Wimbledon after the 2016 running before being switched to GRA sister track Perry Barr. The prize money has reduced in recent times due to financial issues in 2010 and the loss of a Sky TV contract more recently. However, Premier Greyhound Racing doubled the winner's prize money to £20,000 in 2022.

The competition will be run at Nottingham Stadium in 2025.

Past winners

References