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The 1960 Greyhound Derby took place during June with the final being held on 25 June 1960 at White City Stadium. The winner Duleek Dandy received £2,000 for the husband and wife team of Bill Dash (trainer) and Vicki Dash (owner).
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References
- ↑ Genders, Roy (1975). The Greyhound and Racing Greyhound. Page Brothers (Norwich). ISBN 0-85020-0474.
- ↑ "Mile Bush Pride profile". Greyhound Data.
- 1 2 3 Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
- 1 2 3 "Monthly Greyhound Star (Remember When 1960) June edition". Greyhound Star.
- ↑ Dack, Barrie (1990). Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years. Ringpress Books. pp. 104/105/106. ISBN 0-948955-36-8.
- ↑ Dack, Barrie (1990). Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years. Ringpress Books. pp. 106/107. ISBN 0-948955-36-8.
- ↑ Dick, Barrie (1990). Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years. Ringpress Books. pp. 108/109/110/111. ISBN 0-948955-36-8.
- ↑ Genders, Roy (1990). NGRC book of Greyhound Racing. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 0-7207-1804-X.