the Greyhound Derby
/ðə ˌɡreɪhaʊnd ˈdɑːbi/
/ðə ˌɡreɪhaʊnd ˈdɜːrbi/
- one of the most important races in Britain for greyhounds (= thin dogs that can run very fast). It took place once a year at White City until 1984, when it was moved to Wimbledon. Since 2017 it has been held at Towcester. Many people bet on the race.
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