1936 Irish Greyhound Derby

The 1936 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadiumin Dublin on August 28.[1]

1936 Irish Greyhound Derby
VenueHarold's Cross Stadium
LocationDublin
End date28 August
Total prize moneyWinner £320

The winner Minstrel Rover won £320 and was owned and trained by Michael Sheehan.[2] The trophy was presented by the Lord Mayor, the Right Honorable Alfie Byrne.[3]

Final result

At Harolds Cross, 28 August (over 525 yards):

Position Name of Greyhound Breeding Trap SP Time Trainer
1st Minstrel RoverDick the Rover - Hogans Choice13-1cf30.48Michael Sheehan
2nd Negro's EqualSlanebeg - Caw's Nonnie43-1cf30.52
3rd Bhang34-130.60
unplaced Good TrumpEagle's Beak - Good One10-1Yeates
unplaced MoresbyRoving Bunty – False Colleen3-1cf
unplaced Toll the BellOther Days - Sauce Bottle10-1Yeates

Distances

½, 1

Competition Report

First season owner trainer Michael Sheehan purchased two greyhounds for £85 one of which was a greyhound called Minstrel Rover. In the first round Negro's Equal went fastest in 30.29 and in round two Negro's Equal carried Minstrel Rover wide which allowed Formal Hope to win in 30.33. In the first semi-final Minstrel Rover defeated Negro's Equal in 30.33 before Formal Hope was eliminated and Good Trump defeated Bhang by six lengths.[4][5]

In the final Minstrel Rover held off a strong finish from the unlucky Negro's Equal. Bhang finished third with Irish St Leger champion Moresby unplaced.[2]

See also

1936 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year

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. "CORK DOG WINS THE IRISH DERBY, August 29". Irish Times. 1936.
  4. Fortune, Michael. Irish Greyhound Derby 1932-1981. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd.
  5. Fortune, Michael. The 75 Years History of the Irish Greyhound Derby. Irish Greyhound Review. ISSN 0332-3536.
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