Oaks (greyhounds)

This page is about the British Greyhound Race. For the Irish race, see Oaks (Irish greyhounds).

Oaks
1959 winner Gurteen Scamp
LocationSwindon Stadium
Inaugurated1927
Race information
Distance480 metres
SurfaceSand
Qualificationbitches only
Purse£15,000 (winner)

The Oaks is an original classic greyhound competition, held at Swindon Stadium.

It was run at White City Stadium from 1927 until 1958,[1] [2] and gained classic status in September 1939, becoming the seventh classic race but due to the war it was suspended until 1945.[3] The race was held at Harringay Stadium from 1959 until 1987 and then to Wimbledon Stadium in 1988 until 2012.[4] [5]

In 2013 the Greyhound Racing Association (GRA) decided to move the event to sister track Belle Vue Stadium and just five years later, during 2018, it switched to Towcester following the decision by GRA to reduce their major race schedule.[6] A sixth change of venue was necessary in 2018 following the sudden closure of Towcester, leading owner John Turner stepped in to save the event with a late scheduling being organised in December at Swindon.[7]

Past winners
Year Winner Breeding Trainer Time SP Notes
1927 Three of SpadesMutts Brother - ElnoraSid Jennings (Harringay)29.96 sec5–1
1928 MoselleLax Law - Fly AgainJimmy Quinn (Private)30.50 sec1-2f
1929 Bewitching EveBeaded Rock - Oriental ActionRichard Cooper (Clapton)30.33 sec3-1
1930 Faithful KittyMutton Cutlet - Old Bridge LassStan Biss (West Ham)30.02 sec4–6f
1931 DrizzleDe Novo - Edna BestHarry Woolner (White City)30.00 sec4–6f
1932 Queen of the SuirMutton Cutlet - BuretteStan Biss (West Ham)30.89 sec9–4
1933 Queen of the SuirMutton Cutlet - BuretteStan Biss (West Ham)30.23 sec2–5f
1934 Gallant RuthMick the Miller - Melksham DamselHarry Buck (Harringay)30.22 sec10–11f
1935 KitshineMacoma - Pleasant NoteArthur'Doc'Callanan (Wembley)30.12 sec11-2
1936 Genial RadianceJohnny Peters - ReymerstonAustin Hiscock (Belle Vue)29.86 sec4–6f
1937 Brave QueenDeemster - BuretteStan Biss (West Ham)29.62 sec4–9f
1938 Quarter DayLawyers Fee - House KeeperJoe Harmon (Wimbledon)29.49 sec4–5f
1945 Prancing KittyTanist - Be Careful KittyPaddy Fortune (Wimbledon)29.54 sec13-8
1946 Dumbles Maid [8]Toward Point - Flash And FlareStan Biss (Clapton)29.42 sec13-8
1947 Rio CeprettaFlying Dart - Rio CzarinaStan Biss (Clapton)29.32 sec6–5f
1948 Night BreezeMad Tanist - Charity MaidStan Biss (Clapton)29.19 sec4–1
1949 Still DriftingShannon Shore - Bilting AntointetteSidney Probert (Wembley)29.48 sec11–2
1950 Caledonian FaithTrain - Caledonian DesireA.Mountfield (Private)29.62 sec8–1
1951 Ballinasloe MonaRimmells Black - Girlie O'ConnorJack Harvey (Wembley)29.28 sec6–4f
1952 Flos PetTerrible Rebel - Drapers AssistantPaddy Fortune (Wimbledon)29.60 sec8–1dead-heat
1952 Monachdy GirlieLocal Interprize - Golden GleamJimmy Jowett (Clapton)29.60 sec10–1dead-heat
1953 LizetteMaster Captain - Dorothy AnnPaddy Fortune (Wimbledon)29.18 sec6–4f
1954 Ashcott WinsomeChittering Choice - Winsome ComplexionBert Heyes (White City)29.39 sec100–6
1955 Lizette [9]Master Captain - Dorothy AnnJack Harvey (Wembley)29.52 sec6–4
1956 First But LastCheerful Chariot - Here At LastJack Harvey (Wembley)29.08 sec2–7f
1957 Dark RosePolonius - ExhibitionistW.G.Brown (Private)29.02 sec4–6f
1958 AntarcticaFire Prince - Spitland JoyJimmy Jowett (Clapton)29.12 sec7–2
1959 Gurteen ScampHi There – Dunmore ClaudiaGeorge Waterman (Wimbledon)29.90 sec11–2
1960 Wheatfield CountessHi There - Wheatfield SatelliteStan Martin (Wimbledon)29.33 sec5–4f
1961 Ballinasloe BlondieNorthern King - Ballinasloe ChickenJack Harvey (Wembley)29.58 sec2–7f
1962 Ballinasloe Blondie [10]Northern King - Ballinasloe ChickenJack Harvey (Wembley)29.68 sec1-2f
1963 Cranog Bet [11]Knock Hill Chieftain - Don't BetPhil Rees Sr. (Private)29.31 sec7–2
1964 Cranog Bet [12]Knock Hill Chieftain - Don't BetPhil Rees Sr. (Private)29.02 sec4–9fequalled track record
1965 MarjoneCrazy Parachute - AnjoneMick O'Toole (Ireland)29.37 sec4–1
1966 Merry EmblemPrinters Prince - One For The MajorMatt Bruton (Ireland)29.58 sec7–4
1967 SolerinaCrazy Parachute - Primrose PrincessJanice Thistleton (Catford)29.50 sec12-1
1968 Shady ParachuteCrazy Parachute - Shady ContemporaPhil Rees Sr. (Wimbledon)29.38 sec1-2f
1969 Shady BraceletPrinters Prince - Shady CrocusPeter Collett (Private)28.63 sec7–4f
1970 Perth PatMaryville Hi - Hiver SwankyJim Morgan (Oxford)28.81 sec13–8f
1971 Short CakeThe Grand Silver - She Is LandingDavid Geggus (Walthamstow)28.98 sec5–1
1972 Decimal QueenDusty Trail - Roamin BeautyMick Hawkins (Private)28.60 sec6–4f
1973 Miss RossMyross Again - Rich LifeTom Johnston Jr. (Wembley)28.63 sec8–1
1974 Lady DevineSupreme Fun - Funny FlashSid Ryall (Wembley)28.76 sec3–1
1975 Pineapple GrandThe Grand Silver - Pineapple BabyFrank Baldwin (Perry Barr)28.85 sec8-11f
1976 Ballinderry Moth [13]Kilbelin Style - Skipping ChickBarney O'Connor (Walthamstow)28.60 sec4–6f
1977 Switch OffWestpark Mint - Kudas PinchJim Singleton (Harringay)28.69 sec6-4f
1978 Kilmagoura MistYanka Boy - Kilmagoura FairTom Johnston Jr. (Wembley)28.55 sec10–1
1979 Sunny IntervalItsachampion - Cloheadon PussyPhilip Rees Jr. (Wimbledon)28.77 sec12–1
1980 Devilish DoloresItsachampion - Dancing DoloresErnie Gaskin Sr. (Private)28.72 sec20–1
1981 Thanet PrincessInstant Gambler - Isle Of ThanetDick Hawkes (Walthamstow)28.82 sec11–2
1982 Duchess of AvonBallintee Star - Quarry BlazeAdam Jackson (Wembley)28.72 sec1–1f
1983 Major GroveKnockrour Tiger - Sandras MelodyEric Pateman (Wimbledon)28.59 sec6–1
1984 Sandy SallySand Man - Ballyderg MothJack Coker (Milton Keynes)28.69 sec9–2
1985 Spiral SuperCooladine Super - Spiral MintGeorge Curtis (Brighton)28.57 sec10–11f
1986 Sullane PrincessOran Jack - Muileann AmerePeter Payne (Romford)28.79 sec20–1
1987 Lucky EmpressCitizen Supreme - Dark EmpressAllen Briggs (Private)28.43 sec2–1
1988 Wendys DreamTamarac - Up Town GirlTommy Foster (Wimbledon)28.81 sec4–5f
1989 Nice and LovelyPlunket Tim - Luisa DaniellaDerek Tidswell (Private)29.02 sec9–4
1990 Liberal GirlEasy And Slow - Ballinvard RoseDerek Knight (Brighton)28.95 sec5–1
1991 Simple TrendMoral Support - Woodside BreezeErnie Gaskin Sr. (Walthamstow)29.06 sec2–1f
1992 Skelligs SmurfSkelligs Tiger - Speedy SmurfBob Gilling (Reading)29.71 sec11–8f
1993 Pearls GirlFlashy Sir - Desert PearlSam Sykes (Wimbledon)28.55 sec8–11f
1994 Westmead ChickI'm Slippy - Westmead MoveNick Savva (Walthamstow)28.60 sec8–11f
1995 Saddlers ReturnApril Trio - Velvet CoatErnie Gaskin Sr. (Walthamstow)28.76 sec3–1
1996 Annies BulletSlippys Quest - O'Hickey KylieNick Savva (Walthamstow)28.76 sec7–4jf
1997 Flashy GetMurlens Slippy - Flashy FionaErnie Gaskin Sr. (Walthamstow)28.75 sec14–1
1998 Sarah DeeArrigle Buddy - Castlegannon PopNick Savva (Walthamstow)28.82 sec6–4f
1999 SpringtimeVintage Prince - MeantimeGer Watson (Ireland)28.97 sec4–9f
2000 Ragga JujuJustright Melody - Cent Her ForwardJoanne Page (Milton Keynes)29.29 sec7–1
2001 TalktothehandTop Honcho - Merry BluebellJimmy Gibson (Belle Vue)29.06 sec6–4jf
2002 Purley QueenFrisby Flashing - Traceys WhisperNorah McEllistrim (Wimbledon)29.14 sec8–1
2003 Cooly PanteraSpiral Nikita - Direen HavanaBrian Clemenson (Hove)29.18 sec11–8f
2004 TidyplayroomSmooth Rumble - Toss StellaDerek Knight (Hove)29.27 sec5–1
2005 Droopys Stacey [14]Droopys Kewell – Droopy RobertaIan Reilly (Ireland)29.10 sec4–6f
2006 Dilemmas Flight [15]Droopys Vieri – Early FlightNick Savva (Private)28.96 sec7–1
2007 Blonde Jeannie [16]Daves Mentor – Easy and BreezyJohn Mullins (Private)28.76 sec2–1
2008 Meenala Amy [17]Droopys Shearer – Lassana JennyKim Billingham (Monmore)28.99 sec10–1
2009 Shaws Dilemma [18]Droopys Vieri – Saffron BorderLiz McNair (Private)28.52 sec5–2
2010 Freedom Emma [19]Brett Lee – Miss FrecklesRichard Yeates (Oxford)28.68 sec5–2
2011 Silverview Perky [20]Head Bound - Owens RoverCharlie Lister OBE (Private)28.40 sec1–1f
2012 Droopys Hope [21]Ace Hi Rumble – Droopys DarjinaLiz McNair (Private)28.83 sec2–1
2013 Droopys DanneelRumble Impact – Droopys BubbleKevin Hutton (Swindon)27.97 sec7–4f
2014 Cashen Maureen [22]Cashen Legend – Leigh FantasticMark Wallis (Towcester)27.99 sec4–6f
2015 Domino Storm [23]Makeshift – Swift ErinMark Wallis (Towcester)27.59 sec5–2
2016 Forest Twilight [24]Ace Hi Rumble - Forest MayHayley Keightley (Private)27.79 sec6-4f
2017 Wuheida [25]Head Bound - Droopys ThrillPhil Simmonds (Romford)28.74 sec11-4
2018 Ravenswood Flo [26]Laughil Blake - Ravenswood MayKevin Hutton (Monmore)28.82 sec3-1
2019 Bull Run Byte [27]Romeo Recruit - Tullowmac JavaKevin Hutton (Monmore)28.29 sec7-4

Venues & Distances
  • 1927 (White City, 500 y)
  • 1928–1958 (White City, 525 y)
  • 1959–1974 (Harringay, 525 y)
  • 1975–1987 (Harringay, 475 m)
  • 1988–2012 (Wimbledon, 480 m)
  • 2013-2017 (Belle Vue, 470 m)
  • 2018-present (Swindon, 480 m)

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