Callanan Cup

The Callanan Cup was a leading greyhound racing competition held annually at Harold's Cross Stadium in the city district of Harold's Cross, Dublin, Ireland.[1]

Callanan Cup
LocationHarold's Cross Stadium
Inaugurated1947
Last run1981
Race information
Distance525 yards

It was inaugurated after the Second World War and was used by many leading connections as a warm up competition to the Irish Greyhound Derby.[2]

It was a major competition and was an integral part of the Irish greyhound racing calendar and was set up in memory of Arthur 'Doc' Callanan after he died in October 1945.[3] Callanan was the original veterinary surgeon at the Dublin track when it opened in 1928 and he saved the lives of Mick the Miller in 1928 and Creamery Border in 1932.[4] The race was called the Callanan Memorial Cup from 1970-1981 after which it was discontinued.[5]

Past winners

Year Winner Time Trainer Notes
1947 Daring Flash
1949 Last Tornado30.20
1952 The Grand Champion [6]
1954 Baytown Coak29.44
1957 Solar Prince [7]Ed Brennan
1962 Jerrys Clipper [8]29.42Jerry O'Dea
1963 Bit of Game29.55
1964 Hi Express29.70
1965 Ardscull Lady29.55
1966 Clomoney Grand29.03
1967 Tiny'’s Tidy Town29.40
1968 Proud Lincoln29.16
1969 Finola's Yarn29.72
1970 Rosmore Robin29.40
1971 Lucky Punter29.58
1972 Eighthouses29.62
1973 Ardrine Moss29.54
1974 Tommy Astaire29.26
1975 Tommy Astaire29.36
1976 Peruvian Style29.30
1977 Cautious Cal29.56Liam Collins
1979 Matlock29.80
1980 Endless Star30.24
1981 Blue Stone30.18

Venues & Distances

  • 1947-1981 (Harolds Cross 525y)

References

  1. Comyn, John. 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland, page 207. Aherlow Publishers Ltd.
  2. Fortune, Michael. Irish Greyhound Derby 1932–1981. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd.
  3. "Remember When - August 2019". Greyhound Star.
  4. Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing, page 292. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
  5. Genders, Roy (1990). NGRC book of Greyhound Racing, page 251. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 0-7207-1804-X.
  6. "Monthly Greyhound Star (Remember When 1959) January edition". Greyhound Star.
  7. "REMEMBER WHEN: SEPTEMBER". Greyhound Star.
  8. Comyn, John. 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland. Aherlow Publishers Ltd. p. 133.
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