1939 Irish Greyhound Derby

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1939 Irish Greyhound Derby
Venue Markets Field Greyhound Stadium
Location Limerick
End dateJuly 15
Total prize moneyWinner £225
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The 1939 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July with the final being held at Markets Field Greyhound Stadium in Limerick on 15 July. [1] It was the first time that the race had been held outside Dublin.

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The winner Marchin' Thro' Georgia won £225 and was owned by the Dorans. [2]

Final result

At Limerick, 15 July(over 525 yards):

PositionName of GreyhoundBreedingTrapSPTimeTrainerNotes
1stMarchin' Thro' GeorgiaChurch Parade - Stonepark51-1f30.05J J Doran (Roscommon)Track Record
2ndIrish RamblerCulrain - Little Eva17-430.08Lonergan (Limerick)
3rdLombardstown BrotherBella's Brother - Ballyneety Lady38-130.16Carroll (Limerick)
4thReel Rasperbreeding unknown67-1Carrick-on-Suir
5thMidnight Bellbreeding unknown210-1Galway
N/RPretty ForethoughtRoyal Tom - Pretty Bird4Larkin (Cork)

Distances

8, ½ (lengths)

Competition Report

Master Eamonn recorded a new track record of 30.15 secs in the second round beating the previous best of 30.17 set by a previous Derby finalist Brave Leader in 1939. Marchin' Thro' Georgia then clocked 30.18 when beating Irish Rambler by less than one length. In the first semi-final Marchin' Thro' Georgia beat Lombardstown Brother by four lengths in a time 30.22. In the second semi hot favourite Master Eamonn was eliminated when Irish Rambler beat Midnight Bill by five lengths in another new track record time of 30.10. The third and final race went to Reel Rasper half a length ahead of Pretty Forethought in 30.42. [3] [4]

In the final Marchin' Thro' Georgia impressed leading throughout and setting another track record of 30.05 with Irish Rambler only a neck behind in a time which would also have been a track record if not for the winner.

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References

  1. ↑ Genders, Roy (1990). NGRC book of Greyhound Racing. Pelham Books Ltd. p. 261. ISBN   0-7207-1804-X.
  2. ↑ Comyn, John. 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland. Aherlow Publishers Ltd.
  3. ↑ Fortune, Michael. Irish Greyhound Derby 1932-1981. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd.
  4. ↑ Fortune, Michael. The 75 Years History of the Irish Greyhound Derby. Irish Greyhound Review. ISSN   0332-3536.
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