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Test (greyhound competition)

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The Test was a feature greyhound competition inaugurated at Walthamstow in 1941.[1]

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The race was originally raced over a stayers distance before increasing to a marathon distance.[2]

It reverted to its original distance in 1979.[3] The race came to an end following the closure of Walthamstow in 2008.[4] Winners included the legendary Ballyregan Bob.[5]

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Past winners

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Venue and distances

  • 1945–1968 (Walthamstow 700 yards)
  • 1969–1974 (Walthamstow 880 yards)
  • 1975–1977 (Walthamstow 820 metres)
  • 1976 & 1978 (Not run)
  • 1979–2008 (Walthamstow 640 metres)

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