He was a three times UK champion Greyhound Trainer of the Year.

[3] Curtis started as a kennelhand at Portsmouth Stadium with trainer Bill Peters in 1937 at the age of 14, and received his first National Greyhound Racing Club trainer's licence in 1944.

The first classic race success of his career came with Fawn Mack during the 1950 St Leger whilst attached to Park Royal Stadium.

[9] Curtis retired in 1987 handing the kennels and licence to Bill Masters.

[11] He had the nickname 'Gentleman George'[2] and in 2017 he was given the honour of being named in the Trafalgar Cup title.