Athletic Ground, Maidstone
[2] The track was affiliated to the National Greyhound Racing Club (NGRC) when it opened and the contracted trainers brought in to supply the runners were Don Thornton, Mrs. E Follows, Vernon Ford, Peter Isaac, Mrs. Pat Butler, David Ingram-Seal and Des Dare.[1] After the greyhound racing suffered a temporary closure it reopened under 'Todos Promotions' in 1981 and they made further alterations to the layout of the track.After a year that consisted of only 15 races, winning six including the Courage Select Stakes at Wembley he came into the ownership of Irishman John Duffy.The Derby win alone put Whisper Wishes amongst prestigious company but the greatness came later because he was about to embark on a stud career which many would argue was the most successful in history.[3] Trainer Mel Cumner brought more success to Maidstone in 1987 when her hurdler Cavan Town completed the English/Scottish Grand National double.