in the summer of 1952 leslie calcutt fell ill and had to go to hospital for a major operation, whilst recuperating at acland nursing home he suffered a relapse and died 3 august aged just 49. the bristol greyhound racing association was soon to change their name to bristol stadium ltd and they took control of oxford following the death of calcutt. kensington perfection won the 1952 british breeders produce stakes finals at catford stadium and stamford bridge and the 1953 eastville stadium produce stakes and regency.