Classic (greyhounds)
The Classic is a relatively new event in greyhound racing starting in 1995. It is held at Sunderland and forms part of a festival of racing which also includes the William Hill Grand Prix. In 2019 it was renamed, dropping the sponsors name William Hill.
The prize money offers a substantial first prize of £25,000 which means that it is considered a major competition in UK greyhound racing.
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Breeding | Trainer | Time | SP | Breeder | Notes |
| 2007 | Mahers Boy | Tucks Mein – Rons Luck | Elaine Parker | 26.77 | 9-4jf | Tony Maher | |
| 2008 | Lenson Express | Top Honcho – Gold Seacrest | Tony Collett | 27.14 | 3-1 | Sinéad O'Connor | |
| 2009 | Jogadusc Ace | Brett Lee – Star of Dromin | Mark Wallis | 27.83 | 5-1 | P Canavan | |
| 2010 | Target Classic | Big Daddy Cool – Drumna Charm | Craig Dawson | 26.94 | 7-2 | Judy McCusker | |
| 2011 | Blonde Snapper | Droopys Kewell – Rough Charley | Mark Wallis | 26.59 | 5-2 | Johnny McQuillan | Track record |
| 2012 | Loughteen Blanco | Droopys Scolari – Loughteen Lassie | Seamus Cahill | 26.95 | 5-1 | John Dore | |
| 2013 | Pinpoint Maxi | Premier Fantasy – Kingsmill Abu | Kelly Macari | 27.02 | 4-5f | Aidan Roche | |
| 2014 | Mileheight Alba | Ballymac Maeve – Giddyup Girl | Pat Rosney | 26.79 | 7-2 | Eamonn Horgan | |
| 2015 | No But | Ace Hi Rumble – Westmead Cindyuk | Julie Calvert | 27.00 | 5-2 | Julie Calvert | |
| 2016 | Roxholme Scolari | Droopys Scolari – Bellmore Ruby | Hayley Keightley | 26.75 | 8-1 | Martin Broughan | |
| 2017 | Droopys Country | Aero Majestic - Droopys Coast | Angela Harrison | 26.91 | 3-1 | Sean Dunphy | |
| 2018 | Allowdale Bruno | Scolari Me Daddy - Noelles Primco | Harry Williams | 26.75 | 10-1 | ||
| 2019 | Velvet Juliet | Head Bound - Velvet All Jam | Angela Harrison | 26.70 | 7-4jf |
Distances & Venue
- 2007–present
Sponsors
- 2007-2018 William Hill
- 2019-2019 NSL