Patrick Mullins known as Pat (1929–1981), was an Irish born champion trainer of Great Britain.[1]
| Pat Mullins | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Occupation | Greyhound Trainer |
| Born | 2 November 1929 Ireland |
| Died | 18 March 1981 (aged 51) Manningtree |
| Major racing wins | |
| Classic/Feature wins: English Greyhound Derby (1978) Scottish Greyhound Derby (1979) Pall Mall (1979) Grand Prix (1977, 1978, 1980) Gold Collar (1980) | |
| Racing awards | |
| Greyhound Trainer of the Year (1980) | |
Personal life
editHe met Linda Chapelle and they had four sons; three of which (John, David and Kelly) became trainers in their own right at later dates.[2] They ran the greyhound business from kennels in Manningtree, Essex. They married in 1980 but Pat collapsed and died while working at the kennels just one year later in 1981.[3][4]
Career
editMullins initially trained from kennels near Hadleigh, Suffolk and won the 1978 English Greyhound Derby with Lacca Champion.[5][6] He later trained out of the Old Hall Kennels in Mistley, Manningtree, Essex and won a Scottish Greyhound Derby, Pall Mall, three Grand Prix's and a Gold Collar.
Mullins died in March 1981 and his wife Linda took over the kennels following his death.[7][8][9] A memorial meeting was held at White City Stadium, with the proceeds going to his famiy.[10]
Awards
editDespite being Irish born he was voted the United Kingdom Greyhound Trainer of the Year in 1980.[11]
References
edit- ^ Hobbs, Jonathan (2008). Greyhound Annual 2008. Raceform. ISBN 978-1-905153-534.
- ^ "John Mullins, Professional Greyhound Trainer". Dillymore Kennels.
- ^ Genders, Roy (1975). The Greyhound and Racing Greyhound. Page Brothers (Norwich). ISBN 0-85020-0474.
- ^ Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
- ^ Dack, Barrie (1990). Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years, pages 160/161/162/163/164/165. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-36-8.
- ^ "Lacca can head Skol". Newcastle Journal. 6 July 1978. Retrieved 28 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Genders, Roy (1990). NGRC book of Greyhound Racing. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 0-7207-1804-X.
- ^ Barnes, Julia (1991). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File, Vol Two. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-61-9.
- ^ Barnes/Sellers, Julia/John (1992). Ladbrokes Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-22-8.
- ^ "In memory of Mullins". Daily Mirror. 23 April 1981. Retrieved 28 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.