1937 Irish Greyhound Derby
The 1937 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on July 31.[1]
| 1937 Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shelbourne Park |
| Location | Dublin |
| End date | 31 July |
The winner Muinessa was owned by Nuala O'Byrne.[2]
Final result
At Shelbourne Park, 31 July (over 525 yards):
| Position | Name of Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Muinessa | Slanebeg - Won But Lost | 5 | 6-1 | 30.85 | Nuala O’Byrne |
| 2nd | Western Skipper | Mechanical Cut - Truthful Goddess | 6 | 6-4f | 31.01 | Tom Black |
| 3rd | Tee Bawn | 2 | 5-2 | 31.07 | J Kenny | |
| 4th | Sure Line | 2 | 10-1 | Graham | ||
| unplaced | Another Sunville | 4 | 7-1 | O’Callaghan | ||
| unplaced | Blackstream Bridge | Nora's Cutlet - Eagles Reel | 3 | 5-1 | Michael Sheehan |
Distances
2, ¾
Competition Report
In the final Muinessa came out top in a very competitive final with all greyhounds showing in the final. Blackstream Bridge, Tee Bawn and Western Skipper all vied for the lead until the third bend before the other three greyhounds Muinessa, Another Sunville and Sure Line all joined them. As the pack approached the fourth bend Western Skipper was marginally ahead before a decisive late burst of pace by Muinessa sealed the win.[3][4]
Muinessa was bred by Simon Garrahan and owned by his niece Nuala O’Byrne and the final was a one-two finish for County Westmeath connections.[2]
References
- Genders, Roy (1990). NGRC book of Greyhound Racing. Pelham Books Ltd. p. 261. ISBN 0-7207-1804-X.
- Comyn, John. 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland. Aherlow Publishers Ltd.
- Fortune, Michael. Irish Greyhound Derby 1932-1981. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd.
- Fortune, Michael. The 75 Years History of the Irish Greyhound Derby. Irish Greyhound Review. ISSN 0709-0609.