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Hi all,
Bit of a long shot, but I’m trying to find out more about my grandad’s greyhound days.
His name was Frank Payne and he trained greyhounds in London, probably late 60s through the 80s. Family stories he was involved with the TV Trophy / TV Gold Cup, and was generally a big character around the tracks. Also used to have my dad Dave Payne assisting him.
He passed away before I was born, so I only know the stories — would love to hear if anyone here remembers him, raced against him, or has any info at all.
Thanks in advance.
Bit of a long shot, but I’m trying to find out more about my grandad’s greyhound days.
His name was Frank Payne and he trained greyhounds in London, probably late 60s through the 80s. Family stories he was involved with the TV Trophy / TV Gold Cup, and was generally a big character around the tracks. Also used to have my dad Dave Payne assisting him.
He passed away before I was born, so I only know the stories — would love to hear if anyone here remembers him, raced against him, or has any info at all.
Thanks in advance.
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This forum isn't nearly as busy as it used to be. There is another forum greyhoundscene which is busier. It might be worth your while joining and asking on there. https://greyhoundscene.proboards.com/ |
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Thank you!
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this was an article in the Greyhound star in 1975
Frank Payne, owner of Blackwater Champ and father of the dog’s trainer, Peter, decided not to take the advice of Harringay vet when his dog broke a foreleg in three places. The dog, who had been favourite to win the ’74 English Derby Final that included Myrtown and Jimsun, was contesting his first race in six months when he was KO’d at the first bend. The vet acceded to Payne’s wishes and the dog was saved for stud purposes eventually siring the likes of Mulcair Rocket, Satori Style and Black Haven. |