1930 Irish Greyhound Derby

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1930 National Derby
Venue Harold's Cross Stadium
Location Dublin
End date5 September
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The 1930 National Derby took place during August and September with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadium in Dublin on 5 September 1930. [1] It was the third edition of the event. [2] The race at this stage was considered unofficial because it had not been ratified by the Irish Coursing Club. [2]

Contents

The winner was Prince Fern, trained by J Harper. [3]

Final result

At Harolds Cross, 5 September (over 525 yards):

PositionWinnerBreedingTrapSPTimeTrainer
1stPrince FernGreen Fern - Run Around24-130.13James Harper
2ndOdd MinisterCheerful Charger - Carline57-4jf30.19M Mullane
unplacedWhateverWhat's Next - Ballymore37-4jfM Mullally
unplacedSpecial LawLax Law - Handsome Hilda45-1J Stack
unplacedHydrangeaCheerful Speed - Maire Cailin14-1John Harney
unplacedBlack RaymondBallymorriss - Miss Reble614-1Gallivan/MccCormack

Distances

¾ (lengths)

See also

1930 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year

References

  1. ↑ Fortune, Michael. Irish Greyhound Derby 1932–1981. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd.
  2. 1 2 Fortune, Michael. The 75 Years History of the Irish Greyhound Derby. Irish Greyhound Review. ISSN   0332-3536.
  3. ↑ Comyn, John. 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland. Aherlow Publishers Ltd.