Blue Riband (greyhounds)

The Blue Riband is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Towcester Stadium.

History
It was inaugurated in 1981 at Wembley Stadium as a replacement competition for the Wembley Spring Cup which ended in 1980.

Following the end of the Wembley Greyhounds the race transferred to Greyhound Racing Association (GRA) sister track Hall Green Stadium in 1999. The race was discontinued by the GRA after the 2012 running despite being a category one race.

In 2021, the race returned under the promotion of Kevin Boothby at Towcester Greyhound Stadium and has retained a category 1 status since.

Venues & distances

 * 1981–1998 (Wembley, 490 metres)
 * 1999–2012 (Hall Green, 480 metres)
 * 2021–2024 (Towcester, 500 metres)

Sponsors

 * 1988–1998 Wendy Fair Markets
 * 1999–2009 William Hill
 * 2010–2010 Stan James bookmakers
 * 2011–2011 Betfair
 * 2012–2012 Ladbrokes
 * 2021–2021 TRC Health & Hygiene
 * 2022–2022 Premarket Pets
 * 2023–2024 Stadium Bookmakers