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Irish Greyhound Derby

Greyhound racing competition

Greyhound racing competition

FieldValue
surfaceSand
horse raceIrish Greyhound Derby
imageFile:2020_Irish_Greyhound_champion_Newinn_Taylor.jpeg
caption2020 winner Newinn Taylor
locationShelbourne Park
inaugurated1928 (unofficial)
1932 (official)
sponsorBoyleSports
distance550 yards
purse€300,000 (winner €125,000)

1932 (official) The Irish Greyhound Derby held at Shelbourne Park, is the premier greyhound racing competition in Ireland.

First held at Harold's Cross in 1928, the event was unofficial until 1932 and called the National Derby. The first winner in 1928 was Tipperary Hills who won in a time of 30.56 sec at a starting price of 1-1f.

It controversially switched to Shelbourne Park in 1932 and then it was held in alternate years between the two tracks.

The defunct Markets Field Greyhound Stadium in Limerick and the defunct Cork Greyhound Stadium in Western Road both hosted the event once in 1939 and 1942 respectively. The 1969 Irish Greyhound Derby was the last renewal held at Harold's Cross{{Citation

Today it is considered to be one of the two biggest races in the calendar by the UK & Ireland greyhound racing industries, alongside the English Greyhound Derby.

Venues and distances

  • Harolds Cross (1928–1931, then alternate years until 1967)
  • Limerick (1939)
  • Cork (1942)
  • Shelbourne Park (1932, then alternate years until 1967)
  • Shelbourne Park (1968–1985, 525 yards)
  • Shelbourne Park (1986–present, 550 yards)

Statistics

StatComment
Most wins3; Spanish Battleship 1953, 1954, 1955
Winning trainerGraham Holland (5)
Gay McKenna, Tom Lynch, (4)
Ger McKenna, Matt O'Donnell, Seamus Graham (all 3)
Winning Bitches9; 1933, 1937, 1941, 1972, 1979, 1990, 1996, 1999, 2021
Starting PricesShortest winners: 2024 (3/10f), 1954 (4/11f) Longest winners: 1996 (14–1)
Dual Derby winnersToms the Best

Past winners

YearWinning GreyhoundBreedingTrainerOwnerBreeder19281929193019311932193319341935193619371938193919401941194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968196919701971197219731974197519761977197819791980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Tipperary HillsMelksham Tom – Na Boc EBilly QuinnBilly Quinn
Jack BobOrkit – Tottie LongsocksH YeatsMiss P HarrisMick Lynch
Prince FernGreen Fern – Run AroundJames HarperJames Harper
Little ChummieBottle – Coolalong GirlBilly QuinnMichael GraceMichael Grace (Callan)
Guideless JoeGuiding Hand – Flaming FireMick HoranJack MoylanCornelius Forde
MonologueMutton Cutlet – High ForceLuke MaherLuke MaherJohn Hughes
Frisco HoboHidden Badger – Pykes PeakTom HartyTim Fennin
Roving YankRoving Bunty – Yankey LandTom HartyBilly DunneMichael Ryan (Tipperary)
Minstrel RoverDick The Rover – Hogans ChoiceMichael SheehanMichael SheehanCharlie Grumbridge (Fermoy)
MuinessaSlanebeg – Won But LosNuala O'ByrneNuala O'ByrneSimon Garrahan (Rathconrath)
AbbeylaraPrudent Turn – That's The WhyTom BlackTom BlackLarry Kiernan (Granard)
Marchin' Thro' GeorgiaChurch Parade – Stone ParkJ.J.DoranA. Morton
TanistInler – TranquilaBilly QuinnArthur ProbertFather Browne
Brave DamselMaidens Boy – Queen of the SuirPaddy KellyJohn ByrneJohn Byrne (Tipperary)
Uacterlainn RiacCreamery Border – Roisin RiacJohn CrowleyJerry CrowleyS Riordan (Cork)
Famous KnightHighland Rum – Flyers FortuneBertie TierneyMiss R MonaghanFlynn
Clonbonny BridgeMelksham Nobody – Bridge of AvonA O'NeillA O'Neill
Lilacs LuckPrinter – Wilton SandillsPaddy ByrneM Coolican
StevePrinter – Verge of PalmHarry O'NeillMrs R.H. DentPat Redmond (The Harrow)
Daring FlashTanist – Daring LadyMary d'ArcyMary d'ArcyMary d'Arcy (Kilternan)
Western PostLucky Post – Lonesome SisterPaddy MoclairFrank DavisBrother Brouther (Newcastle West)
Spanish LadShaggy Lad – Cordal MoonlightTim (Chubb) O'ConnorTim (Chubb) O'ConnorTim (Chubb) O'Connor (Killorglin)
Crossmolina RamblerTanner Trail – Reney's DelightAnthony MeenaghanFrank FoxTadgh Drummond (Kerry)
Carmodys TanistMad Tanist – Castletown SkinnerDicky MylesFrances Chandler
Rough WatersD X Rice – Just PushHenry LalorPatricia LalorJohn Byrne (Duncormick)
Spanish BattleshipSpanish Chestnut – Ballyseedy MemoryTom LynchTim (Chubb) O'ConnorTadgh Drummond (Kerry)
Spanish BattleshipSpanish Chestnut – Ballyseedy MemoryTom LynchTim (Chubb) O'ConnorTadgh Drummond (Kerry)
Spanish BattleshipSpanish Chestnut – Ballyseedy MemoryTom LynchTim (Chubb) O'ConnorTadgh Drummond (Kerry)
Keep MovingImperial Dancer – CaliforniaTommy FergusonMrs Kathleen McBrideCrean
Hopeful CutletImperial Dancer – Katie The DuckJack MullanChris Farrelly
Colonel PerryOlly's Quare Rebel – Ashgrove BreezeJack NallenMrs Olive TaskerLarry Cribbin (Edenderry)
Sir FrederickChampion Prince – Charming BiddyTom HartyMrs Hannah CroninJimmy Walsh (Waterford)
Perrys AppleOnly Perry – Ryans DemonPaddy BehanPaddy BehanCharlie Weld (Robertstown)
Chieftains GuestKnock Hill Chieftain – Star GuestLeslie McNairMcNair & Eric MCulloughLeslie McNair
Shanes LegacyKnock Hill Chieftain – BetsyBob McCannBob McCannBob McCann (Randalstown)
Drumahiskey VentureOdd Venture – Drumahiskey GirlMrs Eithne HammondMrs Eithne HammondMrs Eithne Hammond (Ballymena)
Wonder ValleyPigalle Wonder – Racing MillieJack MullanJack Mullan
Ballyowen ChiefOregon Prince – Earnest LadyGay McKennaMrs Lillie McKenna
Always ProudClonalvy Pride – Always A RebelGay McKennaAlbert LucasAlbert Lucas (Bray)
Russian GunPigalle Wonder – ShandarobaTom LynchHugh MarleyFrank Muldoon (Dungannon)
Yellow PrinterPrinter's Prince – Yellow StreakJohn Bassett (England)Miss Pauline Wallis & Sir Robert Adeane
Own PrideAlways Proud – Kitty TrueGer McKennaTom O'DohertyIgnatius Kelly (Cooraclare)
Monalee PridePrairie Flash – Sheila at LastGay McKennaDave CahillBertie Hatton (Enniscorthy)
Sole AimMonalee Champion – YurituniDavid Geggus (England)Mrs Frances Chandler
Catsrock DaisyFantastic Prince – Truly SilverGay McKennaMatt Bruton & Cyril ScotlandMrs Ann Rellis (Waterford)
Bashful ManMyross Again – BallyflakeGer McKennaDeirdre HynesMrs Nancy Dirrane (Kilmallock)
Lively BandSilver Hope – Kell's QueenJack MurphyCyril ScotlandDenis Clancy
Shifting ShadowClonsherry – Queens ParachutePodger MolloyBrian Donovan & Michael CummiskeyPaddy O'Connor
Tain MorMonalee Champion – An TainPaddy & Jack NolanMiss Aifric CampbellPaddy & Jack Nolan (County Wexford)
Linda's ChampionMonalee Champion – Merry LindaMichael BarrettMichael BarrettMichael Barrett (Ballingarry)
Pampered RoverTime Up Please – Pampered PeggyPaddy KeaneJoe PhelanJoe Phelan (Conahy, County Kilkenny)
Penny CountyDark Mercury – Columbcille AimMatt TraversPaddy Hurney & Sean DunneCon Moore (Thomastown)
Suir MillerMinnesota Miller – More CreamMichael BarrettElizabeth FloodElizabeth Flood (Tipperary)
Bold WorkItsachampion – Silver MollFrank O'ReganBreda O'ReganMichael Foley
Cooladine SuperTranquility Sea – Cooladine RubyColm McGrathSiobhan Kenny
Belvedere BranBrave Bran – Knock OutDermot O'SullivanCon O'SullivanThomas McSherry (Nenagh)
DipmacSand Man – Kind of LuxurySeamus GrahamPaschal Taggart & Noel RyanSeamus Graham (County Laois)
Tubbercurry LadLiberty Lad – Tubbercurry NancyCharlie FaulMichael CostelloeCharlie Faul (Sligo)
Kyle JackOran Jack – Lady BarbaraJohn FieldMichael FieldBatt O'Keeffe (Kerry)
Rathgallen TadyOverdraught Pet – Mea WestGer McKennaEddie CostelloColm McCarthy (Golden)
Make HistoryGame Ball – Raymonds PrideJohnny QuigleyPaul McKinney & John KellyRamie Dowling (Kilkenny)
Manorville MagicManorville Sand – Black VisionPaddy DoranCatherine DoranCatherine Doran (Tipperary)
The Other TossThe Other Risk – Knocknaboha SnapMatt O'DonnellJohn HouilhanMichael Lonergan (Cahir)
Ardfert MickArdfert Sean – Boher RitaMatt O'DonnellNoel CliffordMaurice Harty (Kerry)
Manx TreasureGreenpark Fox – Minorcas FuchsiaMichael O'SullivanJohn GuilfordJohn Guilford (Isle of Man)
Daleys DenisDaleys Gold – Lisnakill FlyerBrendan MullanGeorge Davenport & Patrick KeatingJohn O'Brien (Surrey)
Joyful TidingsWhisper Wishes – Newmans MallDonie O'ReganMichael CarmodyDonal O'Connor (Tipperary)
Batties RocketBatties Whisper – Lady ArrancourtMatt O'DonnellAlicia SwaffieldAlicia Swaffield (Wheldrake, York)
Tina MarinaPhantom Flash – Minnies NikitaSeamus GrahamGreenvale+Elizabeth Maher (Tipperary)
Toms The BestFrightful Flash – Ladys GuestNick Savva (England)Eddie ShottonIan Greaves (Kildare)
EyemanDouble Bid – Minglers MagicEddie WadeGerard KervickJim Moore (Carrigeen)
Spring TimeVintage Prince – MeantimeGerald WatsonGerald WatsonCharles Magill (Larne)
Judicial PrideThorgil Tex – Dons PrideMichael O'DonovanPat DalyMichael Walsh (Knocknagoshel)
Cool PerformanceMustang Jack – Pony NikitaSean BourkePatsy Byrne & Mick GleesonP.J. Keane (Abbeydorney)
Bypass BywaySpiral Nikita – Sandy PennyOllie BrayMichael KearneyPat D'Arcy (Clare)
Climate ControlLarkhill Jo – Ballinclare StarSeamus GrahamKevin Smith & Aidan O'ReganAilish & Ailsing McCann (Wexford)
Like A ShotLarkhill Jo – Blackstone LaceOwen McKennaMichael KellyPatrick Sinnott (Kells)
He Said SoTop Honcho – You Said SoTim O'DonovanJim Hennessy & Tim O'DonovanMick O'Donovan (Cork)
Razldazl BillyBrett Lee – Inky BlackDolores RuthLiam MarksTommy Holden/Michael Power (Youghal)
Tyrur RhinoTyrur Ted – Tyrur MaritaPaul HennessyP.J. FahyP.J. Fahy (Galway)
Shelbourne AstonJust The Best – Queen SurvivorPat CurtinCurtin-Hehir-Montgomery+John Marks (Tipperary)
College CausewayGo Wild Teddy – College TinaPat BuckleyMike & Vincent McKennaFrank Culloty (Kerry)
Tyrur McGuiganBrett Lee – Tyrur TemptressConor FahyP.J. FahyP.J. Fahy (Galway)
Razldazl GeorgeKinloch Brae – Razldazl PearlDolores RuthDazzling+Dolores Ruth (Kildare)
Skywalker PumaRoyal Impact – Dianas RangerFrances O'DonnellRay PattersonPaddy Purtill (Lisselton)
Slippery RobertHondo Black – Steamy WindowsRobert GleesonLarry DunneLarry Dunne (Louth)
Laughil BlakeBrett Lee – Laughil LassMichael O'DonovanMary & Paul JenningsMary Jennings (Offaly)
Ballymac MattTyrur Big Mike – Ballymac ScarletLiam DowlingBallymac-kelly-and-the-lads+Liam Dowling (Kerry)
Rural HawaiiHead Bound – Duck FatGraham HollandHelen & Michael O'DwyerMichael O'Dwyer (Clonmel)
Good News– PippyPatrick GuilfoyleSandra Guilfoyle & Mary KennedyJohn Kennedy (Thurles)
Ballyanne SimConfident Rankin – Freedom ShadowJames RobinsonEamon ClearyKathleen Pomfret
Lenson BockoDroopys Jet – Melodys DiamondGraham HollandLochead-Ponder-Whelan+Patrick Collins (Ballylongford)
Newinn TaylorDroopys Buick – Newinn ExpertGraham HollandSimon TaylorJim O'Donnell
Susie SapphireDroopys Jet – Jetstream LynxOwen McKennaPeter ComerfordPeter Comerford
Born WarriorBallymac Best – Mountaylor QueenJennifer O'DonnellWhatever-you-like SyndicateJennifer O'Donnell
The Other KobeBallymac Best – Mountaylor QueenJennifer O'DonnellBrian Clare & David L'EstrangeJennifer O'Donnell
Bockos DiamondDorotas Wildcat – Seaglass ShadowGraham HollandRemember Them+Joseph O'Connor
Cheap SandwichesBurgess Bucks – Hearthill JosieGraham HollandBark Wahlberg+Joseph O'Connor

References

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