Race of Champions (Irish greyhounds)

The Race of Champions is a greyhound racing competition held annually at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.[1]

Race of Champions
Feature race
Slippy Cian
LocationKingdom Greyhound Stadium
Inaugurated2008
SponsorDenis Murphy
Race information
Distance550 yards
SurfaceSand
Purse€15,000 (winner)

Race history

It was inaugurated in 2008 and therefore is a relatively new event but due to the significant winners prize money on offer stands as a feature event in the Irish racing calendar.[2] The event offers one of the richest prizes for a one-off race.[3] In 2019, the competition was sponsored by Navillus and previous to that was sponsored by Boylesports and served as a major fundraiser for the Kerry GAA training fund, while showcasing how the greyhound industry plays a pivotal role in the local community.[4]

The event has been won a record five times by Graham Holland.

Venues & Distances
  • 2008-present (Tralee 550y)

Sponsors
  • 2008–2011 (Paddy O'Sullivan)
  • 2012–2012 (Betdaq)
  • 2013–2017 (Boylesports)
  • 2018–2018 (Kerry G.A.A Supporters)
  • 2019–2019 (Navillus)
  • 2021–2021 (S.I.S)
  • 2022–present (Denis Murphy)

Past winners
Year Winner Breeding Trainer SP Time Notes
2008 Melodys Pat [5]Larkhill Jo – Urla MelodyPa Fitzgerald3-129.62Track record
2009 Cash Dream [6]Crash – A Little SlowGerry Holian6-130.49
2010 Beaming Dilemma [7]Brett Lee – Beaming HeartPat Buckley8-129.66
2011 Deerfield Music [8]Ace Hi Rumble – Droopys BoleroMaurice (Mossy) O’Connor6-4f29.52Track record
2012 Razldazl Rioga [9]Brett Lee – Razldazl PearlDolores Ruth9-4f29.58
2013 Farloe Trent [10]Hondo Black – Final PearlPat Buckley6-129.43Track record
2014 Sidarian Blaze [11]Kinloch Brae – Silverhill TinaGraham Holland5-229.57
2015 Rural Hawaii [12]Head Bound – Duck FatGraham Holland6-129.52
2016 Paradise Maverick [13]Royal Impact – Paradise AlannaPat Buckley4-129.61
2017 Killinan Rosie[14]Brett Lee – Killinan BabyPat Buckley7-129.62
2018 Clonbrien Hero[15]Razldazl Jayfkay – Trout or SalmonGraham Holland5-229.99
2019 Slippy Cian[16]Crash – Global LibertyGraham Holland2/129.60
2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
2021 Explosive Boy[17]Good News – Delightful GirlPatrick GuilfoyleNo SP29.36No SP due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
2022 Bockos Budsit[18]Laughil Blake – Matts MonicaGraham Holland9/229.43
2023 Ballinabola Ed[19]Confident Rankin – Dolls LadyPat Buckley1/1f29.23

References
  1. "Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
  2. "Feature Events" (PDF). Irish Greyhound Board.
  3. "Race of Champions at Tralee to be south's richest ever one-off". Racing Post.
  4. "Boylesports Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
  5. "Paddy O'Sullivan "Spring Twilight" Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
  6. "Lynch Family "Paddy O'Sullivan" Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
  7. "Paddy O Sullivan Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  8. "Paddy O Sullivan Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  9. "Betdaq Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  10. "Boylesports.com Race Of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  11. "Boylesports.com Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  12. "2015 Boylesports Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  13. "2016 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
  14. "Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
  15. "race of Champions race meeting". Irish Greyhound Board.
  16. "Navillus Race Of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  17. "SIS Race Of Champions Final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  18. "Callaway Rambler@Stud Race Of Champions". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  19. "Callaway Rambler@Stud Race Of Champions". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
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