Midland Flat


The Midland Flat was a major greyhound racing competition held at Hall Green Stadium.
The race was inaugurated during the early 1930s and was seen as one of the principal events in the Midlands.

Post War winners

YearWinnerBreedingTrainerTimeSPSP
1946Negros LadJack Toseland 28.754-7f
1947Just KilleedyMayor Baker 28.832-1f
1948Circular FlexWilliam Mills 29.007-2
1949Behattan Marquis Countryman - BehattanBob Burls 28.50 5-4f
1950Perfect Peter IIMayor Baker 28.58 5-4f
1951Rushton Smutty Mad Tanist - Summer FrockFrank Johnson 28.044-7fTrack record
1952Drumman Rambler Selyom – Shaggy MissOlly Chetland 28.518-11f
1953Marsh Harrier Mad Tanist – MistyPaddy McEvoy 28.244-9f
1954Demon King Imperial Dancer – Pretty WaltzerJack Harvey 28.18100-8
1955Baytown Dagger Bahs Choice – Baytown IrisAustin Hiscock 28.441-1f
1956Silver Chief The Grand Champion – Never FallenJoe Booth 28.224-1
1957Ballypatrick The Grand Champion – D WestCyril Beaumont 28.2811-10f
1958Colonel Perry Olly’s Square Rebel – Ashgrove BreezeJohn Bassett 28.282-1
1959Killahalla Ballymac Ball – Killahalla GraceLen Bane 28.4410-11f
1960Coradun Solar Prince – Lemon SpotW Holland 28.785-1
1961Faithful Charlie Glittering Look – Lady ArticJim Irving 27.8810-11f
1962Happy Sailor Knockrour Again – Peaceful DancerNorman Oliver 28.076-1
1963Home Soon The Grand Fire – Loughlass MaidNorman Oliver 28.23 10-1
1964Im Crazy Crazy Parachute – MisfortuneJim Irving 28.135-1
1965Kilbeg Kuda Knockrour Again - Bermudas GloryJohn Bassett 28.304-7f
1966Hammondstown PatCliff Ogden 28.155-1
1967Greenane Token Prairie Flash – Olives BonnyGeorge Gooch 28.407-1
1968Malaria Greenane Wonder - BrislaPat Murphy 28.211-1f
1969That Cailin Dromin Glory – That LadyRay Wilkes 28.247-4
1970Kilronane Jet Tonrine – Jet HostessTom Johnston Jr. 28.002-1
1971Cash For Gary Movelaong Santa – Cash For CarrickBen Parsons 27.93 3-1c/f
1972Short Cake The Grand Silver – She Is LandingSid Ryall 27.501-1f
1973Casa Miel Kilbelin Style – Ballygill PiperJoe Pickering 27.76 6-1
1974Lady Devine Supreme Fun - Funny FlashSid Ryall 28.764-5f
1975Sun Chariot Kilbeg Kuda – Rock’s VioletFrank Melville 28.8725-1
1976Westmead Border Always Proud – Cricket DanceNatalie Savva 29.228-1
1977Shiloh Jenny Sole Aim – Shiloh HopeRay Wilkes 28.648-1
1978Shiloh Jenny Sole Aim – Shiloh HopeRay Wilkes 28.832-1f
1979Loughlass Champ Itsachampion – Final ScoreEmil Kovac 29.04 6-1
1980Creamery Pat Monalee Hiker – Young SpeechRon Chamberlain 28.977-2
1981Houghton Sinbad Shamrock Sailor – Thankyou KenBarbara Tompkins 29.055-2
1982Rikasso Hiker Glenore Hiker – Lady MyrtownTheo Mentzis 28.9710-1
1983Beau Geste Desert Pilot – Faypoint FlyerLeo Pugh 29.02 5-1
1984Golden Sand Desert Pilot – Sarahs BunnyGeoff De Mulder 28.914-1
1985Hi There Linda Lindas Champion – Lead MoreEdna Wearing 29.081-1f
1986Leading Part Rhincrew Rover – Leading BlondePaddy Hancox 29.005-2
1987Ramtogue Dasher Lauragh Six – Ramtogue WitchGeoff De Mulder 28.8013-8f
1988Parkers Brocade Brief Candle – Parkers MorningBertie Gaynor 29.284-1
1989Claddagh Heights Rushwee Heights – Eightys LadyPaddy Hancox 30.312-1
1990Slaneyside Holly Lodge Prince – Prince of RocksTrevor Cobbold 29.217-2
1991Awbeg Ball Game Ball - TeeavanNorah McEllistrim 29.478-11f
1992Winsor Vic Dukes Lodge – Winsor AirdJohn McGee Sr. 28.619-2
1993Just Right Kyle Kyle Jack – Im A DuchessCharlie Lister 29.043-1
1994Westmead Chick Im Slippy – Westmead MoveNick Savva 28.564-5f
1997Saradeb Slaneyside Hare – Genotin LauraJimmy Gibson 28.621-1f
1999Westmead Striker Daleys Denis – Westmead ChickCharlie Lister 28.465-1
2000Wise Emerald Trade Official – Try A MinnieCharlie Lister 28.31 4-1
2001Ballydaly Score Top Honcho – Ballydaly GemJohn Mullins 28.549-4
2002Aranock Lance Trade Official – Aranock GirlPaul Young 28.6910-1
2003Lodgeview Flash Top Honcho – Egmont HazelDanny Talbot 28.91 11-4
2005Lig Do Scith Matric Tiger - Aqueduct TuneJohn Kavanagh 55.98 5-4
2006Rosshill View Smooth Rumble – Pleasant MemoryChris Allsopp 55.724-5f

Discontinued

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