TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION are to take over sponsorship of the Greyhound of the Month award in 2024.

December’s winner will be announced shortly after which greyhound feed suppliers Time will become sponsors of the monthly honour, which is voted for by members of the Greyhound Writers’ Association.

GWA chairman Jonathan Hobbs said: “We thank RPGTV/GTV for their backing of the award in recent years – we have had some amazing winners – and welcome Time as new backers of an award we feel is really important for owners and trainers.

“Recognising the major winners each month is absolutely right, but also telling the stories around those winners is important.”

Time Greyhound Nutrition backed a number of competitions in the UK and Ireland in 2023  including the Dundalk International, Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne and the 3 Steps To Victory at Sheffield.

Willie Rigney said: “Myself and John (Fox), who run Time, are delighted to support this award in the UK. We have a great relationship with a number of trainers in the UK, as well as in Ireland, and feel this a natural step for us.

“As an owner myself, I know how important it is for owners and trainers – and the greyhounds themselves – to gain the acknowledgement they deserve.”

Burridge Trophies will supply the monthly trophies and the GWA thank Mark Burridge for his support also.