A major greyhound racing event has returned to Birmingham. William Hill.com Birmingham Cup has attracted a record number of entries this year, with more than 60 greyhounds vying for the 36 places available. The racing takes place over three nights at Perry Barr Stadium with a £6500 first prize for the top dog. The competition is open to all UK trainers  and greyhounds will be travelling from as far afield as Sunderland.

Carol Chown -Smith, Perry Barr Stadium's general manager said: "We are pleased to welcome the Birmingham Derby back to Perry Barr again. The competition has attracted a particularly high quality selection of dogs this year and a strong favourite has already emerged. We are pleased to welcome visitors from across the UK and know that our regular race-goers are going to enjoy some very exciting racing.

The heats began today (Friday 9th January), with semi finals next week (Friday 16th January) and the final on Thursday 22nd January.

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