Inductee Hall of Fame 2020 Black dog, (Rocket Mac – Murky Linen), Whelped December 1965, Owner Mrs. Elvie Knott, Trainer, Wally Knott Black Tuesday enters the Hall of Fame as a great and versatile race dog, that later became one the leading Tasmanian sires of his generation. He was…

Six dogs, two bitches, Whelped October 1988 Inductee Hall of Fame 2020 In a Hall of Fame first, 2020 sees the induction of arguably the most successful litter in Tasmanian greyhounds. From extremely humble beginnings, and from a mating that was never really meant to be, seven of the eight…

Inaugural inductee to Hall Of Fame 2007 Light Fawn Dog, Karingal Road – Brenda’s Beaver   Whelped April 1973 Owner: W.L.Ford   Trainer: Graeme Moate “The Bridge” is a legend of Tasmanian greyhound racing and nearly requires a book of his own. He was a magic dog that…

Inaugural inductee to Hall Of Fame 2007 Black and White Bitch,   Busy Vintage – Little Jackie   Whelped January 1985 Owner : Debbie Burgess   Trainer : David and Margaret Crosswell Some argue True Vintage was the greatest of Tasmania’s greatest! True Vintage with Margaret…

Inaugural inductee to Hall Of Fame 2007 Propulsion — Ophir Kitty , Whelped March 1959 Owner and trainer: Hilda Williamson This legendary bitch of Tasmanian greyhound racing was owned and trained by Hilda Williamson of Beaconsfield, herself quite a legendary figure. Hilda named her greyhounds after the…

Hall of Fame inductee 2008 Black Bitch, Cola Minda – Neutral Zone Whelped September 1956 Owner and trainer: Laylon Smith This famous black bitch of the late 1950’s is known to all in Tasmanian greyhound racing if only because the straight track at firstly White City and now…

Hall of Fame inductee 2008 Red Brindle Dog,   Black Shiraz – Helena’s Fine  Whelped February 1997 Owner and Trainer: Pat McClenaghan Top trainer/breeder Pat McClenaghan is renowned for how many stars he has not only trained, but also owned and bred. Top chasers such as Opal Crusher,…

Hall of Fame inductee 2009 Red Brindle Dog,  Old Berry Hermes – River Star  Whelped March 1966 Owner: Lloyd Donoghue   Trainer: Ron Fraser Many consider this 61 pound dynamo to be Tasmania’s greatest sprinting son. Had he not died at twenty eight months of age, he probably…

Hall of Fame Inductee 2009 Red Fawn Dog,  Sam’s Top – Nada Lass   Whelped March 1971 Owner: Ken Barker Trainer: Brian Barker Peace Gift enters the Hall of Fame as one of the most endurable, versatile and bravest chasers seen in Tasmania. Despite a constant weeping eye courtesy…

Hall of Fame inductee 2009 Red Fawn Bitch,   Oakleigh Chief – Lady Pleasure  Whelped January 1957 Owner: Mrs.A. Gray   Trainer: Reg “Titch” Wilson Bred by Stan Maher on Ash Island near Newcastle, owned by Mrs Aileen Gray, a butcher’s wife from Longford, and trained on the…