The 1970 Greyhound Derby took place during June with the final being held on 27 June 1970 at White City Stadium. The winner was John Silver and the winning owner received £9,861. John Silver was owned, bred and reared by Reg Young, who later went on to take out a trainer's licence in his own right. 1981

The English Greyhound Derby is the most prestigious race on the British greyhound racing calendar, with a history stretching back to 1927.