Jim Daly has been involved in greyhound racing for over 20 years. He left school at 16 years of age to work as a journalist for the Racing Post where he previewed and reported on Open races. From there he went to work for Ron Mills at Swindon, then Tony Tugwell at Reading (Head Lad for 8 years) before joining Charlie Lister, where he was Head Lad for 15 months.

Jim was closely involved with Rapid Ranger, Kit Kat Kid, Farloe Bonus and Derbay Flyer to name a few whilst working for Lister. Derbay Flyer was one of Jim's favourites, winning 3 Category One Finals in 3 months including the Laurels. Jim left Charlie in 2000 when he moved to Norfolk to marry his wife Kelly and went on to take out his own license in 2002.

Although originally contracted to Nottingham, the travelling from his home in Norfolk to his kennels in King's Lyn and then on to Nottingham Stadium for racing proved impractical. Jim had in excess of 100 dogs whilst at Nottingham with an envious strike rate of 33%.

Now based in Norfolk, Jim concentrates very much on quality, not quantity and has good young Open classed racers in his care. Jesters Nap gave Jim his biggest win as a handler when taking the Puppy Derby in style in 2008.

A syndicate called Asian Gold previously had 15 dogs with Jim and he had plenty of success with Ballyhoe Patriot and Deanos Lass (runner-up in the Puppy Cesarewitch at Peterborough). Top sprinter Man of Steel and Fourcuil Joy are some of the better dogs Jim has trained in a short career and Kilcoran Chick was the fastest Maiden Open winner at Sittingbourne in 2004.

Jim has a 200 yard gallop (picture on left) which has recently been grass seeded and has all the latest physio equipment to hand. The kennels are set in 3 acres surrounded by beautiful country walks in the heart of Norfolk and owners are always welcome to walk their greyhounds on Sunday mornings.

Kennel charges are £6 per day with room for 50 dogs. Jim has very good contacts for anyone looking for help in purchasing a greyhound to suit their requirements.