Following a series of wins towards the end of 1999 he exchanged hands as Ray White after Ranger won at the Owlerton Stadium in Sheffield.

[1] White turned down the chance for Ranger to retire and go onto a stud career in an attempt to have the dog become the first Greyhound of his generation to win the Derby on more than one occasion.

[3] The victory earned £50,000 for his owner, and made Rapid Ranger only the third Greyhound to win the Derby twice along with Mick the Miller and Patricias Hope.

[2] Ranger was retired, but after a change of heart by his owner and trainer prior to the 2002 Derby, he was entered once more in an attempt to become the first dog to take the title on three occasions.

[1] A digitally composited artwork featuring Rapid Ranger was created by photographer Gideon Hart.

He was taken to a breeder's show in Harlow during his later life to take part in a parade of champions, but became over-excited and suffered a minor stroke.