After his look at the sires from Australia last week, Floyd Amphlett discusses the influence that American sires have had on the sport in the UK & Ireland

Floyd Amphlett takes a look over some of the most important greyhound racing breeding lines from Australia that have blessed the UK and Ireland down the years.

Floyd Amphlett looks at breeding stories in greyhound racing, including the retirement of Richard Devenish and Dilys Steels plus pups from Coonough Crow

Floyd Amphlett takes a look at the repeat matings theory in the breeding of racing greyhounds.

Two names stand out in the world of greyhound breeding: Fabulous Mila, the most prolific open-race dam of the year, and Mongys Wild, whose pedigree traces back to the once “dormant” Minnies dam line. Here’s how their bloodlines continue to shape the future of greyhound racing across the UK and Ireland.

From sprinters to marathon stars, Droopys Sydney continues to dominate the greyhound breeding world. With more than three times the winners of his nearest rival, and progeny landing 12 of 28 Category One finals in 2025, Sydney remains the most influential sire in greyhound racing UK.

Greyhound breeding expert Floyd Amphlett shares his insight on the long-debated ‘nicks’ theory — the idea that certain bloodlines perform better when crossed. He unpacks the history of British and Irish breeding lines, explains how imports like Sand Man and Top Honcho revolutionised the sport, and highlights Droopys Sydney’s dominance today. A must-read for anyone passionate about greyhound bloodlines and stud success.

Floyd Amphlett takes a look over the pedigree of recent JR Racing Juvenile Classic winner Romeo Alliance and the importance of a strong brood line.