1930 Irish Greyhound Derby

Last updated
1930 National Derby
Venue Harold's Cross Stadium
Location Dublin
End date5 September
  1929
1931  

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

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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.