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Greyhound of the Year Awards 14th February 2021 at 6pm

This year, the stars of 2020 will be recognised at a unique and exceptional virtual awards ceremony hosted by Darrell Williams and Jonathan Hobbs.

The evening is set to celebrate 2020’s leading canine athletes across each of the different racing disciplines, together with the best of British breeding. The awards will also be an opportunity to honour the incredible people behind our sport including owners, trainers and kennelhands.

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News // Wed 10 Feb 2021

Register now for the Greyhound of the Year Awards!

On Sunday 14 February, GBGB will host its annual Greyhound of the Year Awards. This year, the stars of 2020 will be recognised at a unique and exceptional virtual awards ceremony hosted by Darrell Williams and Jonathan Hobbs. The evening is set to celebrate 2020’s leading canine athletes across each of the different racing disciplines,...

News // Tue 19 Jan 2021

GBGB Awards 2020 Nominations Announced

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News // Thu 7 Jan 2021

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News // Sun 20 Dec 2020

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News // Thu 8 Oct 2020

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News // Wed 20 May 2020

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News // Fri 15 May 2020

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