The Essex Vase is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Romford Greyhound Stadium.

It was inaugurated in 1939 and ran until 1949.

[1][2][3] It was decided to bring the race back in 1959.

[4] The 2017 version of the event was delayed and held in March 2018, the winner Murrys Act is officially listed as the 2017 winner.

[5][6] Mark Wallis has won the competition a record six times.