1937 Irish Greyhound Derby

The 1937 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on July 31.[1]

1937 Irish Greyhound Derby
VenueShelbourne Park
LocationDublin
End date31 July

The winner Muinessa was owned by Nuala O'Byrne.[2]

Final result

At Shelbourne Park, 31 July (over 525 yards):

Position Name of Greyhound Breeding Trap SP Time Trainer
1st MuinessaSlanebeg - Won But Lost56-130.85Nuala O’Byrne
2nd Western SkipperMechanical Cut - Truthful Goddess66-4f31.01Tom Black
3rd Tee Bawn25-231.07J Kenny
4th Sure Line210-1Graham
unplaced Another Sunville47-1O’Callaghan
unplaced Blackstream BridgeNora's Cutlet - Eagles Reel35-1Michael Sheehan

Distances

2, ¾

Competition Report

In the final Muinessa came out top in a very competitive final with all greyhounds showing in the final. Blackstream Bridge, Tee Bawn and Western Skipper all vied for the lead until the third bend before the other three greyhounds Muinessa, Another Sunville and Sure Line all joined them. As the pack approached the fourth bend Western Skipper was marginally ahead before a decisive late burst of pace by Muinessa sealed the win.[3][4]

Muinessa was bred by Simon Garrahan and owned by his niece Nuala O’Byrne and the final was a one-two finish for County Westmeath connections.[2]

See also

References

  1. Genders, Roy (1990). NGRC book of Greyhound Racing. Pelham Books Ltd. p. 261. ISBN 0-7207-1804-X.
  2. Comyn, John. 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland. Aherlow Publishers Ltd.
  3. Fortune, Michael. Irish Greyhound Derby 1932-1981. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd.
  4. Fortune, Michael. The 75 Years History of the Irish Greyhound Derby. Irish Greyhound Review. ISSN 0332-3536.
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