John Honeysett (1938–2018) was an English greyhound trainer. He was the UK trainers championship winner in 1979.[2]
| John Honeysett | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Greyhound Trainer |
| Born | 15 June 1938 Bromley, Greater London |
| Died | October 2018 (aged 80) [1] Bromley, Greater London |
| Major racing wins | |
| Major wins: UK trainers championship (1979) Pall Mall Stakes (1982) Select Stakes (1984, 1987) Golden Jacket (1978) Blue Riband (1981, 1984) Greenwich Cup (1978, 1995) Brighton Belle (1978) Sussex Cup (1978) | |
Profile
editHoneysett worked for Paddy Coughlan before obtaining his own private trainers license. In 1978 he joined Crayford & Bexleyheath Stadium as a contracted trainer.[2] He was propelled to fame within the industry when winning the 1979 Trainers Championship.
In 1980 he steered Corduroy through to the final of the 1980 English Greyhound Derby[3] and one year later Clohast Fame reached the 1981 English Greyhound Derby.[4] During 1983 he switched from Crayford to join Wembley. He trained out of Pendene Farm and Kennels in Redhill, Surrey.[5][6]
From 1986 - 1989 he handled four successive English Greyhound Derby finalists, Easy Prince, Stouke Whisper (twice) and Early Vocation. His owners included Patsy Byrne.[7]
When Wembley was threatened by closure Honeysett joined Catford Stadium but retired from the sport in 1997.[8]
Awards
editHe won the 1979 Trainers Championship.
References
edit- ^ "The 2018 Nottingham British Breeders Stakes". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. 23 October 2018.
- ^ a b Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
- ^ Dack, Barrie (1990). Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years. Ringpress Books. pp. 170–172. ISBN 0-948955-36-8.
- ^ Dack, Barrie (1990). Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years. Ringpress Books. pp. 172–175. ISBN 0-948955-36-8.
- ^ Barnes/Sellers, Julia/John (1992). Ladbrokes Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-22-8.
- ^ Fry, Paul (1995). The Official NGRC Greyhound Racing Yearbook. Ringpress Books. ISBN 186054-010-4.
- ^ Dack, Barrie (1990). Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years. Ringpress Books. pp. 191–203. ISBN 0-948955-36-8.
- ^ "Greyhounds: Gibbons quits training at Catford 9 February 2000". Racing Post. 2000.