Our thanks to the GBGB Greyhound Ambassadors who attended Cheltenham Racecourse during their November meeting.

Gail May, Lorraine Sams and Carly Philpott were joined by their retired racers Eric (Spiridon Caerus), Toby (Warning Over), Florence (Go with Flo) and Swifty (Union Secret). They spent the day speaking with the public about the care their greyhounds have received throughout their careers.

They were also joined by several special guests including horseracing trainer and fellow greyhound enthusiast Fergal O’Brien, champion jockey Tony McCoy and ITV presenter Luke Harvey.

Speaking after the event, Gail May, said:

“We had a fantastic day chatting with the spectators at Cheltenham and we are extremely thankful to the track for hosting us and for letting us have a special stall in the Village which was brilliantly located.

“From the minute we got there we had a steady stream of people coming over to speak to us and to meet our retirees. It was a real mix of individuals, from current greyhound racing fans to those who had never met a greyhound before. Everyone we spoke to was interested to hear about the care the dogs receive both at and away from the track. It was lovely too that so many children got to meet the hounds and give them a stroke. The dogs all behaved impeccably and really showcased what is so special about this breed.

“Lots of people we spoke to said they were considering homing a greyhound in the future and it showed just how much support there is for greyhounds within the horseracing community. We hope, in the future, that we can attend more race meetings and develop a greater partnership between our sports.”