Gymcrack

The Gymcrack is a catergory 1 greyhound competition held at Owlerton Stadium.

History
Initially run at Hackney Wick Stadium in 1994 the race was discontinued in the mid 1996, despite winners such as Moral Standards, Night Trooper and Staplers Jo. It was re-introduced in 2000 at Hall Green Stadium but switched to Kinsley in 2011.

The competition has grown in stature since 2000 and is competed for by puppies (greyhounds over 15 months old but under two years of age). In 2017, the race was won by an Irish entry for the first time but the 2019 event was in danger of being cancelled following problems over securing a sponsor.

In 2018, Brinkleys Poet broke the Kinsley track record winning the final.

In 2024, the event switched Owlerton Stadium and regained category 1 status, with a first prize of £17,500.

Venues & Distances

 * 1994–1994 (Hackney, 484m)
 * 1995–1995 (Hackney, 442m)
 * 1996–1996 (Hackney, 480m)
 * 2000–2010 (Hall Green, 480m)
 * 2011–2023 (Kinsley, 462m)
 * 2024–2024 (Sheffield, 500m)

Sponsors

 * 2005–2009 (Skybet)
 * 2010–2010 (Newton Abbot Racecourse)
 * 2011–2018 (Betfred)
 * 2023–2024 (BresBet)