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The Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
It's hotting up in the Greyhound Derby
IT'S a huge week for the Derby - the English Greyhound Derby! We are down to the last twelve in Towcester's spectacular knockout competition, won by legends of the sport in Mick the Miller, Rapid Ranger and Westmead Hawk. 1 The latter will remain the most extraordinary greyhound I'm sure I will ever see. Intelligence of Einstein! He blew me away. I've been lucky enough to present at many Greyhound Derbys in the old days of Sky Sports Greyhounds. Really miss that show produced by Lee Irvine and his team. It was always such fun. Times move on, though, and the 2025 semi-finals take place this Saturday, with the final on June 14. Towcester have done all they can to promote the Starsports-sponsored event, with discounted tickets, entertainment and competitions abounding from Round 1. You can always check out all the details and deals on Actually, while I remember, if you go to and use my code CHAPPERS20 you will get 20% off for the semis! Quite simply it feels as though the buzz is back with the Greyhound Derby. As with all knockout competitions, there have been upsets along the way. That included in the quarter finals last Saturday. Let's have a quick look back at what happened over the weekend. In the first Quarter Final Cheap Sandwiches, one of the big ante-post fancies, made all from Trap 5. He rallied well in the home straight when slightly challenged by Droopys Bookem. The latter had a solo round the first bend on the inside and had every chance. To be fair, Cheap Sandwiches is more prawn and mayo than cheese and pickle. The second Quarter Final went to defending champion De Lahdedah, who from Trap 3 got away in second behind the blistering early pace of Churchfield Syd and picked up the eventual runner up close home. It was a determined effort but far from scintillating. The time of that Quarter was 28.82s, compared to 28.67 from Cheap Sandwiches which backed up the view of the naked eye. Dynamic Force was electric making all in the 3rd Quarter Final always proving to pacey for strong fancy Bombay Pat. The latter had no excuses and looked a bit tired to me. A time of 28.66s was excellent. Then the big shock. Ante-post favourite Bockos Diamond missed the break before showing blinding pace to take it up down the back straight. The effort was all too much. He got tired in the closing stages and was picked up by Slick Sentinel and Droopys Plunge. Slick Sentinel did well, as he pinged, got headed and then rallied. But the time was only average in 28.87 suggesting it was all a bit of a mess. Bockos Diamond, however, did survive! For the semi-finals the draw is everything. My opinion is that Churchfield Syd is absolutely plotted up in Trap 6 for the first Semi-Final. I can't see how he doesn't go clear and he was brilliant from the front in the second round. De Lahdedah (Trap 2) will pick him up if getting clear of Sole Mio and and Droopys Bookem but that is a big if when you consider his worst start in the competition so far has been from the Blue box. The second Semi-Final looks much more complicated to me. But Cheap Sandwiches could easily make all from Trap 5. The lead is up for grabs here unless, of course, Dynamic Force gets out like he did in the quarters. It's hard to know how he will react to Trap 4. The issue is also trying to guess how Bockos Diamond goes from Trap 6. A fast start makes him dangerous. Very dangerous. But he's not always electric from the boxes. All in all, for me Churchfield Syd and De Lahdedah are the best positioned greyhounds to get to the final. But they come from a slow quarter-final. It's such a great conundrum to get to grips with and tackle. But that's the beauty of the Greyhound Derby. And it's perfectly positioned with 6 UK based greyhounds and 6 Irish greyhounds in the mix. Now, hopefully, you will understand that the 2025 Greyhound Derby promises much.
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
It's hotting up in the Greyhound Derby
It's nearly time for the final GONE TO THE DOGS It's hotting up in the Greyhound Derby IT'S a huge week for the Derby - the English Greyhound Derby! We are down to the last twelve in Towcester's spectacular knockout competition, won by legends of the sport in Mick the Miller, Rapid Ranger and Westmead Hawk. 1 There have been some upsets in this year's Greyhound Derby Credit: PA:Empics Sport The latter will remain the most extraordinary greyhound I'm sure I will ever see. Intelligence of Einstein! He blew me away. I've been lucky enough to present at many Greyhound Derbys in the old days of Sky Sports Greyhounds. Really miss that show produced by Lee Irvine and his team. It was always such fun. Times move on, though, and the 2025 semi-finals take place this Saturday, with the final on June 14. Towcester have done all they can to promote the Starsports-sponsored event, with discounted tickets, entertainment and competitions abounding from Round 1. You can always check out all the details and deals on Actually, while I remember, if you go to and use my code CHAPPERS20 you will get 20% off for the semis! Quite simply it feels as though the buzz is back with the Greyhound Derby. As with all knockout competitions, there have been upsets along the way. That included in the quarter finals last Saturday. Let's have a quick look back at what happened over the weekend. In the first Quarter Final Cheap Sandwiches, one of the big ante-post fancies, made all from Trap 5. He rallied well in the home straight when slightly challenged by Droopys Bookem. The latter had a solo round the first bend on the inside and had every chance. To be fair, Cheap Sandwiches is more prawn and mayo than cheese and pickle. The second Quarter Final went to defending champion De Lahdedah, who from Trap 3 got away in second behind the blistering early pace of Churchfield Syd and picked up the eventual runner up close home. It was a determined effort but far from scintillating. The time of that Quarter was 28.82s, compared to 28.67 from Cheap Sandwiches which backed up the view of the naked eye. Dynamic Force was electric making all in the 3rd Quarter Final always proving to pacey for strong fancy Bombay Pat. The latter had no excuses and looked a bit tired to me. A time of 28.66s was excellent. Then the big shock. Ante-post favourite Bockos Diamond missed the break before showing blinding pace to take it up down the back straight. The effort was all too much. He got tired in the closing stages and was picked up by Slick Sentinel and Droopys Plunge. Slick Sentinel did well, as he pinged, got headed and then rallied. But the time was only average in 28.87 suggesting it was all a bit of a mess. Bockos Diamond, however, did survive! For the semi-finals the draw is everything. My opinion is that Churchfield Syd is absolutely plotted up in Trap 6 for the first Semi-Final. I can't see how he doesn't go clear and he was brilliant from the front in the second round. De Lahdedah (Trap 2) will pick him up if getting clear of Sole Mio and and Droopys Bookem but that is a big if when you consider his worst start in the competition so far has been from the Blue box. The second Semi-Final looks much more complicated to me. But Cheap Sandwiches could easily make all from Trap 5. The lead is up for grabs here unless, of course, Dynamic Force gets out like he did in the quarters. It's hard to know how he will react to Trap 4. The issue is also trying to guess how Bockos Diamond goes from Trap 6. A fast start makes him dangerous. Very dangerous. But he's not always electric from the boxes. All in all, for me Churchfield Syd and De Lahdedah are the best positioned greyhounds to get to the final. But they come from a slow quarter-final. It's such a great conundrum to get to grips with and tackle. But that's the beauty of the Greyhound Derby. And it's perfectly positioned with 6 UK based greyhounds and 6 Irish greyhounds in the mix. Now, hopefully, you will understand that the 2025 Greyhound Derby promises much.
The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
It's hotting up in the Greyhound Derby
IT'S a huge week for the Derby - the English Greyhound Derby! We are down to the last twelve in Towcester's spectacular knockout competition, won by legends of the sport in Mick the Miller, Rapid Ranger and Westmead Hawk. 1 There have been some upsets in this year's Greyhound Derby Credit: PA:Empics Sport The latter will remain the most extraordinary greyhound I'm sure I will ever see. Intelligence of Einstein! He blew me away. I've been lucky enough to present at many Greyhound Derbys in the old days of Sky Sports Greyhounds. Really miss that show produced by Lee Irvine and his team. It was always such fun. Times move on, though, and the 2025 semi-finals take place this Saturday, with the final on June 14. Towcester have done all they can to promote the Starsports-sponsored event, with discounted tickets, entertainment and competitions abounding from Round 1. You can always check out all the details and deals on Actually, while I remember, if you go to Quite simply it feels as though the buzz is back with the Greyhound Derby. As with all knockout competitions, there have been upsets along the way. That included in the quarter finals last Saturday. Most read in Sport Let's have a quick look back at what happened over the weekend. In the first Quarter Final Cheap Sandwiches, one of the big ante-post fancies, made all from Trap 5. He rallied well in the home straight when slightly challenged by Droopys Bookem. The latter had a solo round the first bend on the inside and had every chance. To be fair, Cheap Sandwiches is more prawn and mayo than cheese and pickle. The second Quarter Final went to defending champion De Lahdedah, who from Trap 3 got away in second behind the blistering early pace of Churchfield Syd and picked up the eventual runner up close home. It was a determined effort but far from scintillating. The time of that Quarter was 28.82s, compared to 28.67 from Cheap Sandwiches which backed up the view of the naked eye. Dynamic Force was electric making all in the 3rd Quarter Final always proving to pacey for strong fancy Bombay Pat. The latter had no excuses and looked a bit tired to me. A time of 28.66s was excellent. Then the big shock. Ante-post favourite Bockos Diamond missed the break before showing blinding pace to take it up down the back straight. The effort was all too much. He got tired in the closing stages and was picked up by Slick Sentinel and Droopys Plunge. Slick Sentinel did well, as he pinged, got headed and then rallied. But the time was only average in 28.87 suggesting it was all a bit of a mess. Bockos Diamond, however, did survive! For the semi-finals the draw is everything. My opinion is that Churchfield Syd is absolutely plotted up in Trap 6 for the first Semi-Final. I can't see how he doesn't go clear and he was brilliant from the front in the second round. De Lahdedah (Trap 2) will pick him up if getting clear of Sole Mio and and Droopys Bookem but that is a big if when you consider his worst start in the competition so far has been from the Blue box. The second Semi-Final looks much more complicated to me. But Cheap Sandwiches could easily make all from Trap 5. The lead is up for grabs here unless, of course, Dynamic Force gets out like he did in the quarters. It's hard to know how he will react to Trap 4. The issue is also trying to guess how Bockos Diamond goes from Trap 6. A fast start makes him dangerous. Very dangerous. But he's not always electric from the boxes. All in all, for me Churchfield Syd and De Lahdedah are the best positioned greyhounds to get to the final. But they come from a slow quarter-final. It's such a great conundrum to get to grips with and tackle. Read more on the Irish Sun But that's the beauty of the Greyhound Derby. And it's perfectly positioned with 6 UK based greyhounds and 6 Irish greyhounds in the mix. Now, hopefully, you will understand that the 2025 Greyhound Derby promises much.
Metro
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Premier League Darts Final 2025: Prize money, start time, format and schedule
Premier League Darts 2025 reaches its climax on Thursday night as just four players remain ahead of the Play-Offs at The O2 in London. Luke Littler comes in as the defending champion as he looks to retain the title he won on debut last year. The Nuke beat Luke Humphries in the showpiece 12 months ago and Cool Hand is back for another shot at the prestigious non-ranking title this time round. Gerwyn Price gets a shot at Littler in the semi-finals, with Nathan Aspinall taking on Humphries and the winners going on to meet in the final. Littler is the only one of the four men to have won the tournament before, although the other three have all been to a final. The Play-Offs night is the finale to an epic event which began on February 6 in Belfast and took in 16 weeks of action in the league phase. Michael van Gerwen, Chris Dobey, Rob Cross and Stephen Bunting have all now fallen by the wayside and the final four will battle it out for the mammoth top prize in London. Coverage of the Premier League Play-Offs begins at 7pm on Thursday May 29 on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+. Semi-finals (Best of 19 legs)Luke Littler vs Gerwyn Price Luke Humphries vs Nathan Aspinall Final (Best of 21 legs) Winner: £275,000Runner-up: £125,000Semi-finalists: £85,0005th place – Michael van Gerwen: £75,0006th place – Chris Dobey: £70,0007th place – Rob Cross: £65,000 8th place – Stephen Bunting: £60,000 Weekly Winner Bonus – £10,000 Week 1: Luke HumphriesWeek 2: Luke LittlerWeek 3: Gerwyn PriceWeek 4: Luke HumphriesWeek 5: Luke LittlerWeek 6: Gerwyn PriceWeek 7: Luke LittlerWeek 8: Luke LittlerWeek 9: Stephen BuntingWeek 10: Nathan AspinallWeek 11: Chris DobeyWeek 12: Gerwyn PriceWeek 13: Luke LittlerWeek 14: Luke HumphriesWeek 15: Nathan Aspinall Week 16: Luke Littler Luke Littler 5/6 Luke Humphries 2/1 More Trending Gerwyn Price 11/2 Nathan Aspinall 9/1 Odds courtesy of Betfair 2024: Luke Littler2023: Michael van Gerwen2022: Michael van Gerwen2021: Jonny Clayton2020: Glen Durrant2019: Michael van Gerwen2018: Michael van Gerwen2017: Michael van Gerwen2016: Michael van Gerwen2015: Gary Anderson2014: Raymond van Barneveld2013: Michael van Gerwen2012: Phil Taylor2011: Gary Anderson2010: Phil Taylor2009: James Wade2008: Phil Taylor2007: Phil Taylor2006: Phil Taylor 2005: Phil Taylor MORE: Phil Taylor sends message to fans as he officially retires from all darts MORE: Gerwyn Price is dreaming of a Premier League Darts and Greyhound Derby double success
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Gerwyn Price hoping double success bid doesn't go to dogs as Greyhound Derby charge Icemans Girl bids for glory
Price is a keen enthusiast for greyhound racing and is the proud owner of Icemans Girl Darts hero Gerwyn Price hopes plans for double success tonight don't go to the dogs at his Greyhound Derby charge Icemans Girl runs for glory. The Welsh ace has become an elite star on the oche and a World Champion after switching sports from the rugby field. But Price is also a keen enthusiast for greyhound racing and is the proud owner of Icemans Girl, who kicks-off her bid for success at Towcester less than an hour before he takes to the stage to meet Rob Cross in the BetMGM Premier League in Leeds. A cast of 192 greyhounds compete from tonight until Saturday June 14 for the English crown with the top dog bagging a first prize worth £175,000 for connections. Trained by Nathan Hunt, Icemans Girl races in the first heat of this year's blue-riband event at 6.35pm with Price's game against Cross due to start at 7.15pm. The Iceman told Record Sport: 'She's improving all of the time and, hopefully she'll be able to run well. I've had other dogs in the past and was involved in the sport at a young age, walking them up to the track. "My game against Rob is due to begin less than an hour after the race is run, so, hopefully, I'll be heading up onto the stage a happy man.' Price is not the only darts star to have a representative in the Greyhound Derby picture with Irish player Keane Barry the owner of Teddie. Both Icemans Girl and Teddie are rated at biggest ante-post prices of 125/1 to go all the way and win the prize next month. Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.
