The 2000 William Hill Greyhound Derby took place during May and June with the final being held on 3 June 2000 at
Wimbledon Stadium.[1] The winner
Rapid Ranger received £75,000. One of the finalists Smoking Bullet was owned by
Vinnie Jones.[2]
3¼, 1¾, head, 6½, 2 (lengths)
The distances between the greyhounds are in finishing order and shown in lengths. One length is equal to 0.08 of one second.[4]
Competition Report
Four greyhounds were installed as 16-1 joint favourites in the ante post lists; they were
Juvenile and Byrne International winner Knockanroe Rover,
Laurels,
All England Cup and
Birmingham Cup champion Derbay Flyer,
Eclipse champion Mumble Swerve and the
Nick Savva trained Sonic Flight.[5]
In the final Rapid Ranger vied for the lead with Deerfield Sunset on his inside before Rapid Ranger pulled clear and won easily.
The 2000 William Hill Greyhound Derby took place during May and June with the final being held on 3 June 2000 at
Wimbledon Stadium.[1] The winner
Rapid Ranger received £75,000. One of the finalists Smoking Bullet was owned by
Vinnie Jones.[2]
3¼, 1¾, head, 6½, 2 (lengths)
The distances between the greyhounds are in finishing order and shown in lengths. One length is equal to 0.08 of one second.[4]
Competition Report
Four greyhounds were installed as 16-1 joint favourites in the ante post lists; they were
Juvenile and Byrne International winner Knockanroe Rover,
Laurels,
All England Cup and
Birmingham Cup champion Derbay Flyer,
Eclipse champion Mumble Swerve and the
Nick Savva trained Sonic Flight.[5]
In the final Rapid Ranger vied for the lead with Deerfield Sunset on his inside before Rapid Ranger pulled clear and won easily.