Tipperary Cup

The Tipperary Cup is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Thurles Greyhound Stadium, Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland. [1] [2]

It was inaugurated in 1963 [3] and is an integral part of the Irish greyhound racing calendar. [4]

Past winners

Year Winner Breeding Time Trainer SP Notes
1963 April TwilightSolar Prince – The Grand Dancer29.85
1964 Good BrandyHi There – Donore Mistress29.55
1965 Knock LateKnock Hill Chieftain – Sallys Dreamer30.10
1966 Movealong SantaChampion Tripp – Movealong Sally30.10
1967 Gortkelly HopeThere's Hope – Eileen's First30.05T Quilkey
1968 Roundtower VilleCrazy Parachute – Roundtower Rose29.45
1969 ClonsherryClonalvy Pride – Small Sherry29.80J Morrissey
1970 Paddock JudgeLucky Wonder - Marillis29.85M Ryan
1971 Bold InvaderPrinters Prince – Yellow Streak29.28Mrs J Drohan
1972 Westpark CeylonMyross Again – Westpark Fresia29.80J McCarthy
1973 Caulstown RoseYellow Printer – Flash Around29.50J Murphy
1974 Millie’s ExpressThe Grand Silver – Gaultier Millie29.90J Meade
1975 Peruvian StyleKilbelin Style – Russian Boots29.48T Fahy
1976 Stop ItBroadford Boy – Beaded Jill29.38M Drennan
1977 Lindas ChampionMonalee Champion – Merry Linda29.44Michael Barrett
1978 Laundry BasketMoordyke Sandy – Peters Mistress29.68G Burke
1979 Racing PrinceGayline – Racing Far29.54R Chandler
1980 Carrick ChanceWestmead Lane – Priceless Elm29.50Ger McKenna
1981 Bally EchoLimerick Echo – Ballykilty Gale29.72Matt O'Donnell
1982 Shinrone JetCairnville Jet – Move Sua29.42Ger McKenna
1983 Sailing WeatherMinnesota Swank – Lindas Bower29.20W Boles
1984 The Other DukeBrilliant Chimes – Graceful Queen29.28Matt O'Donnell
1985 Sybil DonBold Work – Sybil Isle30.16T Austin
1986 Inchons BestBrave Bran – Inchons Queen30.68Paul Hennessy
1987 Lisadell RangerExpress Opinion – Kilcloney Rose30.66P Harty
1988 Yellow BudYellow Ese - Budweiser30.84Matt O'Donnell
1989 Manx StarThe Stranger – Ballarue Suzy31.58A Guildford
1990 More MilesWhisper Wishes – The Other Rose30.86Matt O'Donnell
1991 Coalbrook TigerSkelligs Tiger – Summer Flower30.44Padraig Campion
1992 Kilcloney ChiefManorville Sand – Currane Rose30.48Aine O'Connell
1993 Billy GeorgeGaltymore Lad – Roses Chick30.72J Mullane
1994 Viscount HustleMidnight Hustle – Keltic Bimbo30.66
1995 Glenlara AshMid Clare Champ – Glenmoira30.62Liam Kirley
1996 Emly ExpressBoyne Walk – Wise Up Jim30.18Chris Locke
1997 Airmount RangerAirmount Spec – Airmount Mary30.72William Kiely
1998 She Will SurviveCome On Ranger – Hazelbrook Haven30.50John McGee Sr.
1999 Browside DarkieSlaneyside Hare – Browside Pat30.29Francie Murray
2000 Always SorryBoyne Walk – Ta Faite Romhat29.11Paul Hennessy6-4f
2001 Matts PictureSome Picture – Mammys Nightmare30.42Eddie Wade6-4f
2002 AnchorageMustang Jack – Little League30.25Fraser Black5-1
2003 Killahara DreamSmooth Rumble – Black Ice Girl28.52O'Donovan3-1
2004 WeathermanVelvet Tom – Heywood Melody28.64Johnny Donohoe1-2f
2005 Broadacres TommyJoannestown Cash – Christmas Holly28.59Graham Holland2-1
2006 Gifted SirPacific Mile – Katie King28.69Jim Langton7-2
2007 ComeonthecatsBrett Lee – Tyrur Dee28.88Paul Hennessy7-1
2008 TisalladreamHoncho Classic- Proud Pegs Gift28.71Graham Holland2-1f
2009 Chicken SupperTucks Mein - Greenfield Gift28.79John Kiely5-4f
2010 Leeview JetTucks Mein – Between the Two28.77Graham Holland3-1
2012 Boherna HouseHead Bound – Hondo On Air28.70Rachel Wheeler9-4
2013 Kilgraney TomsonAries Son – Lady Kilgraney28.64Tom Buggy5-1
2014 Dannys ZeboHometown Boy – Windmill Chick29.08John O'Connell4-1
2015 Black TomSparta Maestro – Whiteys Buddelia28.40Declan Byrne5-2
2016 Skiproe Master [5]Forest Master - Forest Tivoli28.66Pat Curtin
2017 Crohane Ronnie [6]Godsend - Moorstown Misha28.68Declan Byrne5-2
2018 Skywalker Rafa [7]Laughil Blake - Coolavanny Royce28.81Michael J O'Donovan1-1f

Venues & distances

  • 1963-1984 (Thurles 525y)
  • 1985-1999 (Thurles 550y)
  • 2000-2000 (Thurles 525y)
  • 2001-2002 (Thurles 550y)
  • 2003-present (Thurles 525y)

References

  1. Genders, Roy (1990). NGRC book of Greyhound Racing, page 263. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 0-7207-1804-X.
  2. Barnes, Julia (1991). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File, page 353. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-61-9.
  3. Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing, page 310. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
  4. "Feature Events" (PDF). Irish Greyhound Board.
  5. "2016 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
  6. "2017 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
  7. "Tipperary Cup Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
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