1943 Irish Greyhound Derby

The 1943 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July and August with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadium in Dublin on 6 August.[1]

1943 Irish Greyhound Derby
VenueHarold's Cross Stadium
LocationDublin
End dateAugust 6

The winner Famous Knight was owned by Miss R Monaghan and trained by Bertie Tierney.[2]

Final result

At Harolds Cross, 6 August (over 525 yards):

Position Name of Greyhound Breeding Trap SP Time Trainer
1st Famous KnightHighland Rum - Flyers Fortune25-4f30.26Bertie Tierney
2nd DiscretionCreamery Border - Noreside Ruby46-130.42Willie Rowan
3rd Double Rumbreeding unknown510-130.50Arthur Doc Callanan
4th Down the Deebreeding unknown15-1Joe Davis
5th Kusta BokValiant Cutlet - Karra Katta35-2Arthur Doc Callanan
6th Brilliant SmileManhattan Midnight - Civil610-1Kavanagh

Distances

2, 1 (lengths)

Competition Report

Famous Knight a red fawn dog started as ante-post favourite and in the first round won in 30.29, the time was bettered by Blackrock Border who recorded a 30.12 win. The fastest second round wins were Kusta Bok (30.25) and Race Day (30.40) but Famous Knight won again in 30.49.[3][4]

In the semi-finals on 30 July Famous Knight defeated Double Rum by one length in 30.30, followed by a 30.45 win for Discretion from Kusta Bok in a heat that saw Blackrock Border eliminated. The third semi was taken by Down the Dee from Brilliant Smile in a slow 30.98.[4]

In the final Kusta Bok broke well and led until the third bend before the expected move from Famous Knight took place. The latter went on to win by two lengths from a strong finishing Discretion.[4]

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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