Greyhound Racing Association   Sunday 19 October 2008

This Saturday (18th October) saw the return of the infamous Human Race at Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium. Greyhounds put their paws up for one race as nine runners took to the track in full fancy dress to raise money for BBC Radio West Midlands Kidney Kids Appeal and the Retired Greyhound Trust. As well as the human race, there was a full evening of greyhound racing. Bookmakers Halliday's took bets on which runner will be the first to cross the line and was able to donate all the profits from the race to the charities. Homer Greyhound raced into first place - thanks to 14 year old Adam Corbett who wore the costume, closely followed by Chicken Joe from Chicken Joes in Aldridge and d Bob the Builder from Guy Salmon Land Rover in Coventry. The racers were cheered on by a huge crowd of Perry Barr Stadium's regular visitors who enjoyed this extra spectacle on their night out. Carol Chown-Smith, General Manager at Perry Barr stadium said, "Running for any distance in full fancy dress isn't the easiest thing to do, so it's really funny to watch. For this race we were helped out by a human 'hare'. Ruth Boswell, Centre Manager at Daybreaks Kennels Homing Centre who entertained us by being chased around the track dressed in a bunny outfit. Carol added "Although there's been a bit of banter between the runners about who's going to get their hands on the trophy, the most important thing is raising money for the charity and we're very grateful to everyone who has taken part. ENDS

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