English Greyhound Derby Invitation

The English Greyhound Derby Invitation formerly the Derby Consolation Stakes was a long standing competition for greyhounds eliminated during the later stages of the English Greyhound Derby.

It was originally for the six greyhounds eliminated at the semi-final stage but is now for greyhounds invited by the racecourse, although this still consists largely of the eliminated semi finalists.

It was run at White City Stadium from 1927 until 1984. Following the closure of White City the event was switched to Wimbledon Stadium in 1985 and then to Towcester Greyhound Stadium in 2017. Winners over the decades have included Quare Times, Dante II, Sole Aim, Lively Band and Toms The Best.

The race was discontinued following the closure of Towcester.

Venues & Distances

 * At White City from 1936 to 1974 (over 525 yards)
 * At White City Stadium from 1975 to 1984 (over 500 metres)
 * At Wimbledon from 1985 to 2016 (over 480 metres)
 * At Towcester from 2017 to 2018 (over 500 metres)

Sponsors

 * 2005-2006 William Hill
 * 2007-2008 Blue Square
 * 2009-2016 William Hill
 * 2017-2018 Star Sports