The annual National Greyhound Racing Club returns were released, with totalisator turnover at £55,556,351 and attendances recorded at 7,365,653 from 5585 meetings.

[7] [10][9] Hall Green Stadium underwent a major renovation when the club house was altered into a four tier restaurant costing £750,000.

Hare coursing became illegal in Northern Ireland and Southend held the first ever televised race meeting in colour.

Four brothers – Bert, Len, John and Arthur White – bought four of the litter including a bitch called Dolores Rocket.

The black bitch won the Puppy Oaks and Juvenile in 1970, both at Wimbledon, and looked set for a big 1971.

[12] Dunstable GP Dr Dick Handley died, he was the founder of the Greyhound Breeders Forum.

[15][16] The Irish Greyhound Board purchased Harold's Cross Stadium after speculation that it would be demolished for re-development.

Irish greyhound owners threatened strikes after the Board held trap draws several days before the meeting.