BGBF Derby

Geelo Monty landed the BGBF British Bred Derby decider worth a smart £7,500 for trainer Carl Perry at Sheffield this evening with a barnstorming finish to land the honours. Bred, owned (Geelo Racing) and trained by Carl Perry, Geelo Monty reeled in long time leader, Viking Jerry who had run a gallant race in defeat, to claim victory by half a length in 29.05. Down To The Felt was back in third spot. The black son of Ballymac Eske and Macys Perfect is no stranger to big race success, he landed the BGBF Puppy Cup in April 2017 at the [...]

The Semi Finals of the BGBF British Bred Derby took place at Sheffield this evening and didn't disappoint with some fine displays. The opening Semi Final was landed by Carl Perry's Geelo Monty as he produced a strong running performance to land the spoils from Viking Jerry and Lowgate Rudy. The son of Ballymac Eske and Macys Pergfect returned to winning ways after a barren spell as he swooped around the final two bends to pull away to a comprehensive four and a half length victory in 29.00. The race had been a scrappy affair with crowding at the opening [...]

Owlerton Stadium, Sheffield, hosted four heats of top class action as the BGBF British Bred Heats got underway this evening. The opening heat saw a facile success for last year's BGBF Derby Champion, King Elvis. Trained by Liz McNair, leading early he was never troubled as he cruised to a length and half victory from runner up Down to The Felt and third placed Viking Jerry. From the superb Tullymurry Act and Skate On litter he stopped the clock in 29.20. The second heat went to John Mullins' Romeo Mandate who's strong running style allowed him to power home for [...]

We're delighted to be able to confirm the dates for this year's BGBF British Bred Derby, held at Sheffield will be as follows: Heats : November 27th Semi Finals : 4th December Final : 11th November All information regarding the Derby, and other upcoming major British Bred events can be found on our Events Pages as well as on the official GBGB Calendar pages.