Northern Irish Derby
Former Greyhound racing competition in Ireland
Horse race
| Location | Drumbo Park |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2011 |
| Last run | 2014 |
| Sponsor | Toals Bookmakers |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 550 yards |
| Surface | Sand |
The Northern Irish Derby was a short-lived 36-dog greyhound racing competition held in Northern Ireland.[1] The event was held at Drumbo Park over 550 yards and carried a £25,000 prize, which was the richest ever held in Northern Ireland.[2] The event was short-lived, however, and finished after the 2014 running.
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Breeding | Trainer | Time | SP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Loughview Gem [4] | Big Daddy Cool - Bardic Gem | Francis O'Brien | 29.56 sec | 5-1 | |
| 2012 | Captain Scolari [5] | Droopys Scolari - Bandicoot Spice | Ger Holian | 29.67 sec | 4-1 | |
| 2013 | Jaxx On Fantasy [6] | Premier Fantasy - Natalie Jacs On | John McGee Sr. | 29.45 sec | 4-5f | Track Record |
| 2014 | Atitboy [7] | Kinloch Brae - Hather For Pat | Ronnie Mckeown | 29.83 sec | 7-4jf |
Discontinued
References
- ^ "Northern Irish Derby begins at Drumbo Park | KellyPR". Archived from the original on 25 November 2012.
- ^ "Loughview Gem leads to a NI Derby surprise | Greyhound News | Racing …". Archived from the original on 31 January 2013.
- ^ "Northern Irish Derby". Greyhound Racing History.
- ^ "2011 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ^ "2012 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ^ "2013 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ^ "2014 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
Venues
- 2011-2014 Drumbo Park
Sponsors
- 2011-2012 Bettor.com
- 2011-2014 Toals Bookmakers
External links
- Irish Greyhound Board
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