Click Competitions Returns to Sponsor 79th East Anglian Greyhound Derby
Click Competitions returns to sponsor the 79th East Anglian Derby at Yarmouth. £15,000 winner's prize with 36 runners competing this September.
Yarmouth promoter Simon Franklin has confirmed that online raffle site Click Competitions are to sponsor the 79th East Anglian Derby, marking another significant milestone in greyhound derby news for the 2024 racing calendar.
East Anglian Derby Prize Money and Format Confirmed
The 36-runner event will once again be worth £15,000 to the winner, with £3,000 to the runner-up, £2,000 to the third and £1,000 to the other finalists. This substantial prize fund continues to establish the East Anglian Derby as one of the premier events in the greyhound racing calendar.
The competition will take place on consecutive Wednesdays, starting on 3rd September, with semi-finals on 10th September and the final on 17th September. This format allows for optimal preparation time between rounds and ensures the highest quality of racing throughout the competition.
Promoter Welcomes Return of Click Competitions
Franklin said: "We are delighted to welcome back Click and things should be very much the same as last year. We will be running our supporting competitions, though the level of prize money is subject to any potential sponsorship."
The partnership between Yarmouth Stadium and Click Competitions has proven successful, with both parties benefiting from the increased exposure and engagement that comes with sponsoring such a prestigious greyhound derby event.
Broadcasting Success Continues with Gone To The Dogs
Last year's East Anglian Derby final was the first ever Gone To The Dogs - live! broadcast and the show has gone from strength to strength since. The innovative streaming approach has revolutionized how greyhound racing reaches new audiences.
The Greyhound Derby final coverage reached a peak 10,000 live viewers and has now been streamed over 38,000 times, demonstrating the growing appetite for high-quality greyhound racing content online. These impressive viewing figures highlight the potential for greyhound racing to reach new demographics through digital platforms.
Upcoming Gone To The Dogs Coverage
Gone To The Dogs - live! is back on Thursday 24th July for a gala night at Newcastle, featuring the finals of the Time Greyhound Nutrition Northern Flat and the ARC Angel Of The North. This continued expansion of live coverage shows the commitment to bringing premier greyhound racing to audiences nationwide.
What Makes the East Anglian Derby Special
The East Anglian Derby has established itself as a cornerstone event in the greyhound racing calendar, attracting top-quality runners from across the country. With its 79-year history, the competition represents one of the longest-running derby events in British greyhound racing.
The 36-runner format ensures competitive heats and eliminates, while the substantial prize money attracts the finest greyhounds and connections. Combined with the professional broadcasting coverage, the East Anglian Derby continues to showcase greyhound racing at its finest.
Looking Ahead to September
With sponsorship confirmed and the format set, all eyes will turn to the entry process and early betting markets for the 79th East Anglian Derby. The combination of tradition, substantial prize money, and modern broadcasting ensures this greyhound derby news will continue to generate excitement throughout the summer.
Yarmouth Stadium's commitment to maintaining prize levels and securing quality sponsorship demonstrates the venue's dedication to providing premier greyhound racing entertainment.
