Shelbourne Gold Cup
The Gold Cup is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Shelbourne Park in Dublin. [1] [2]
| Location | Shelbourne Park |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1998 |
| Sponsor | Best Car Parks |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 525 yards |
| Surface | Sand |
| Purse | €20,000 (winner) |
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Breeding | Trainer | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Real Branch | Right Move UK – New Branch | Denis Shanahan | 4-5f | 28.98 |
| 1999 | April Surprise | Beaming Surprise – Serene Lady | Paul Hennessy | 5-2jf | 28.85 |
| 2000 | Joannestown Cash | Cry Dalcash – Ali Sheba | Paul Hennessy | 6-4f | 29.00 |
| 2001 | Late Late Show | Spiral Nikita – Ullid Citrate | Paul Hennessy | 1-2f | 28.77 |
| 2002 | Jet Spray | Kilmessan Jet – Roving Mindy | Francie Murray | 7-4 | 28.77 |
| 2003 | Clover Hare | Vintage Prince – CailinDilis | Michael O'Donovan | 2-1 | 28.52 |
| 2004 | First Charter | Jamella Prince – Newbridge Girl | Reggie Roberts | 5-2 | 29.66 |
| 2005 | Tyrur Ted | Top Honcho – Watch the Market | Paul Hennessy | 11-8 | 28.25 |
| 2006 | Mineola Farloe | Top Honcho – Farloe Dingle | Seamus Graham | 9-4f | 28.38 |
| 2007 | Ballyhoe Marble | Mustang Yank – Ballyhoe Pivotal | Francie Murray | 1-1f | 28.32 |
| 2008 | Tyrur Kenny | Top Honcho – Tyrur Pearl | Paul Hennessy | 25-1 | 28.86 |
| 2009 | Swords Prince | Head Bound – Katie King | Brian Madigan | 2-1f | 28.44 |
| 2010 | De Ex Factor | Crash – Late Delivery | Paul Hennessy | 6-1 | 28.38 |
| 2011 | Slippery Bob | Top Honcho – Steamy Windows | Larry Dunne | 3-1 | 29.86 |
| 2012 | Piercestown Sand | Ace Hi Rumble – Tyford Blackie | Shanks Whelan | 8-1 | 29.71 |
| 2013 | Priceless Sky | Royal Impact - Priceless Pearl | Paul Hennessy | 7-1 | 28.91 |
| 2014 | Kilgraney Tomson [3] | Aries Son – Lady Kilgraney | Mary Buggy | 5-1 | 28.48 |
| 2015 | Fiery Splendour [4] | Tubbertelly Dubh - Any Time Again | Owen McKenna | 5-4f | 28.38 |
| 2016 | Slippery Fred [5] | Brett Lee – Steamy Windows | Larry Dunne | 6-4f | 28.62 |
| 2017 | cancelled [6] | ||||
| 2018 | Chespirito [7] | Vulturi - Coolavanny Angie | Liam Dowling | 7-1 | 28.53 |
| 2019 | Music Toour Ears [8] | Droopys Jet - Glideaway Marina | Patrick Guilfoyle | 7-2 | 28.33 |
| 2020 | Ballymac Anton [9][10] | Ballymac Best - Coolavanny Angie | Liam Dowling | 7-4f | 28.87 |
Venues & Distances
- 1998-2010 (Shelbourne Park 525y)
- 2011-2012 (Shelbourne Park 550y)
- 2013-present (Shelbourne Park 525y)
Race Sponsors
- 1998-2011 (Tote)
- 2012-2013 (SIS)
- 2014-2015 (Tote)
- 2016-2020 (Best Car Parks)
References
- Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing, page 308. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
- Hobbs, Jonathan (2007). Greyhound Annual 2008. Raceform. ISBN 978-1-905153-53-4.
- "2014 Gold Cup Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "2015 Gold Cup Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "2016 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "Irish Oaks advertised for Shelbourne Park". Irish Independent.
- "2018 Gold Cup Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "2019 Gold Cup Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "2020 Best Car Park Gold Cup final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "Irish Performances of the Week". Greyhound Star.
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