The nominations are in and the GBGB is pleased to announce the contenders for the eight open race categories for this year’s Greyhound of the Year Awards.

Winning connections will be presented with their trophies at the GBGB Awards which will be held at The Milner Hotel, York on Thursday, March 6th.

The Awards nominees are as follows:

Bitch of the Year
New Destiny
Druids Say Go
Queen Joni

Hurdler of the Year
Nunhead Shiv
Harlequin Ernie
Signet Harper

British Bred Greyhound of the Year
Romeo Command
Queen Joni
Rioja Bungle

Marathon Performer of the Year
Coonough Crow
Bubbly Inferno
Ballymac Taylor

Newcomer of the Year
Wicky Ned
March On Freddie
Clona Curly

Sprinter of the Year
Magical Bluebear
Rioja Oisin
Broadway Murty

Standard Distance Greyhound of the Year
Wicky Ned
Druids Say Go
Romeo Command

Stayer of the Year
New Destiny
Garfiney Blaze
Droopys Clue

Mark Moisley, GBGB Commercial Director said: “We are delighted to announce the nominations for this year’s GBGB Awards night, following an evening of lively debate amongst the panel. Our thanks again go to them for their efforts and diligence.

“Whilst one or two categories were fairly straight forward, all nominations received every consideration, and I am happy to say that for once consensus was agreed on all categories without the need for a vote.

“We are very much looking forward to the event at York in March and wish all nominees the very best of luck.”

Tickets are now on sale – priced at £95, which includes a drinks reception, a three-course meal with wine and entertainment until late. GBGB is offering a reduced rate for bookings of full tables of ten.

To purchase, please call GBGB on 020 7822 0920.

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available, for details please email Mark Moisley: mark.moisley@gbgb.org.uk