| Category 1 race | |
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:2007_greyhound_Mahers_Boy.png) Mahers Boy, inaugural winner in 2007 | |
| Location | Sunderland |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2007 |
| Sponsor | Premier Greyhound Racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 450 metres |
| Surface | Sand |
| Purse | £20,000 (winner) |
The Classic is a greyhound racing competition held at Sunderland Greyhound Stadium.[1] It was inaugurated in 2007[2] and initially formed part of a festival of racing which also included the William Hill Grand Prix. In 2019 the Classic was renamed, dropping the sponsor's name William Hill. The event was not run in 2020 but returned during 2021.[3]
The prize money offered was a substantial first prize of £40,000, which meant that it was considered a major competition in United Kingdom greyhound racing at the time.[4] However, it dropped to just £6,500 before increasing to £10,000 in 2022 and then £20,000 in 2024 under the sponsorship of Premier Greyhound Racing.[3]
- ^ "Final Night". Greyhound Star. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Past Winners - William Hill Classic". UKdogracing.net. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ a b "CLASSY THINKING AND A CLASSIC ASSESSMENT". Greyhound Star. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Home". thedogs.co.uk.