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Patrick Mullins known as Pat (1929–1981), was an Irish born champion trainer of Great Britain.




Personal life


He met Linda Chapelle and they had four sons; three of which (John, David and Kelly) became trainers in their own right at later dates. They ran the greyhound business from kennels in Manningtree, Essex. They married in 1980 but Pat collapsed and died while working at the kennels just one year later in 1981.




Career


Mullins initially trained from kennels near Hadleigh, Suffolk and won the 1978 English Greyhound Derby with Lacca Champion. He later trained out of the Old Hall Kennels in Mistley, Manningtree, Essex and won a Scottish Greyhound Derby, Pall Mall, three Grand Prix's and a Gold Collar.
Mullins died in March 1981 and his wife Linda took over the kennels following his death. A memorial meeting was held at White City Stadium, with the proceeds going to his famiy.




Awards


Despite being Irish born he was voted the United Kingdom Greyhound Trainer of the Year in 1980.




References

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• Pat Mullins (greyhound trainer)
• Linda Mullins
• 1981 in the United Kingdom
• City Ground (Cambridge)
• 1978 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year
• 1998 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year
• 2024 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year
• 1981 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year
• 2001 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year
• 2020 English Greyhound Derby