- Source: The International (greyhounds)
The International was a competition held from 1929 at Wimbledon Stadium. Inaugurated in 1929, it was originally an invitation race between the English Greyhound Derby, Welsh Greyhound Derby and Scottish Greyhound Derby winners.
History
The first winner was the legendary Mick The Miller on 19 October, who defeated Back Isle (Welsh Derby winner) and Cleveralitz (Scottish Derby winner).
From 1986 until 2003 the race was known as the Byrne International because it was sponsored by owner/trainer Patsy Byrne.
Distances
1929-1929 (550 yards)
1936-1974 (500 yards)
1975-2002 (460 metres)
Sponsors
1986-2002 (Patsy Byrne)