| Category 1 race | |
 2001 champion Farloe Chief | |
| Location | Newcastle Stadium |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1994 |
| Sponsor | Arena Racing Company |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 480 metres |
| Surface | Sand |
| Qualification | Puppies only (15-24 months old) |
| Purse | £12,500 (winner) |
The Northern Puppy Derby is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Newcastle Stadium.[1] The race is confined to puppies (greyhounds under the age of two years old).[2]
It was inaugurated in 1994 at Sunderland Stadium but was switched to sister track Newcastle in 2010. The event was traditionally held in October but from 2022 was held during February.[3] [4]
- ^ Hobbs, Jonathan (2007). Greyhound Annual 2008, pages 141-142. Raceform. ISBN 978-1-905153-53-4.
- ^ Fry, Paul (1995). NGRC Greyhound Racing Yearbook. Ringpress Books. ISBN 186054-010-4.
- ^ "September Whelps for Northern Puppy Derby". Greyhound Star.
- ^ "Newcastle Boss Assesses Tonight's Big Meeting". Greyhound Star.