Welcome to Episode 1 of Out of the Traps - a brand-new podcast brought to you by staff at the Greyhound Board of Great Britain's and featuring some very special guests from across the sport. 
 
A podcast for greyhound enthusiasts by greyhound enthusiasts, Out of the Traps will bring you the latest news from UK licensed greyhound racing.

Episode 1: Welcome to Out of the Traps

In Episode 2 of Out of the Traps, host Dave Clark speaks to GBGB Commercial Director Mark Moisley about finding his feet in the role and his work supporting the tracks in their commercial activity. They also look ahead to the stadia being able to re-open their doors to the general public from 17 May, as Covid restrictions in England ease. 

We were also delighted to welcome Nottingham Trainer Anneliese Thompson to the podcast. She speaks to Senior Stipendiary Steward Paul Illingworth who answers her key questions around the new external residential kennel inspections, the GBGB Code of Practice and the new grants available for trainers.

Episode 2: Mark Moisley and Anneliese Thompson

In the latest episode of Out of the Traps, host Dave Clark is joined by special guest Paula Beniston, who joined GBGB in 2020 to oversee the newly launched Greyhound Retirement Scheme. 

A step-change in the way the sport approaches retirement, the GRS attaches a financial bond to each newly registered racing greyhound - paid for jointly by owners and GBGB. The full bond is unlocked when a greyhound enters an approved homing centre which means a greyhound’s future is safe and secure before they have even stepped foot on the track.

Podcast regular GBGB Senior Stipendiary Steward Paul Illingworth also makes an appearance to answer listeners' emails.

Episode 3 Paula Beniston

In Episode 4, host Dave Clark is joined by Towcester Racecourse promoter Kevin Boothby. 

Dave and Kevin catch up on all the action from the first round of the English Greyhound Derby and discuss what greyhound fans can expect from the remainder of the competition. Kevin also speaks about his journey in the sport - from becoming an owner to staging the greatest race of them all. 

Out of the Traps regular GBGB Senior Stipendiary Steward Paul Illingworth also joins the show to answer listeners' emails.

Episode 4: Kevin Boothby

In our latest episode, host Dave Clark speaks to GBGB Acting Registrar Tracey Moore to get an insight into her all-important role within the 'engine room' of the GBGB. A greyhound enthusiast and former owner, Tracey worked in the racing office at Romford Stadium before taking up the role at GBGB in 2017. She now helps owners get their greyhounds trialling and racing. 

GBGB Senior Stipendiary Steward Paul Illingworth also joins the show to answer this week's listeners' emails. 

Out of the Traps is available on our website – here – and on all the main podcast providers including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Amazon Music.

Have a question for the show? Get in touch by email: pod@gbgb.org.uk

Episode 5: Tracey Moore

In Episode 6, host Dave Clark is joined by GBGB Managing Director Mark Bird and podcast regular GBGB Senior Stipendiary Steward Paul Illingworth.

Responding to listeners’ emails, Mark and Paul discuss a variety of topics from greyhound welfare to innovation to the sport's post-pandemic future. Mark also discusses the recent appointment of Angela Smith as an Independent Director on the GBGB Board.

Out of the Traps is available on our website – here: https://www.gbgb.org.uk/– and on all the main podcast providers including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Amazon Music. 

Have a question for the show? Get in touch by email: pod@gbgb.org.uk