| 1939 Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Markets Field Greyhound Stadium |
| Location | Limerick |
| End date | July 15 |
| Total prize money | Winner £225 |
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.
The winner Marchin' Thro' Georgia won £225 and was owned by the Dorans. [2]
At Limerick, 15 July(over 525 yards):
| Position | Name of Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Marchin' Thro' Georgia | Church Parade - Stonepark | 5 | 1-1f | 30.05 | J J Doran (Roscommon) | Track Record |
| 2nd | Irish Rambler | Culrain - Little Eva | 1 | 7-4 | 30.08 | Lonergan (Limerick) | |
| 3rd | Lombardstown Brother | Bella's Brother - Ballyneety Lady | 3 | 8-1 | 30.16 | Carroll (Limerick) | |
| 4th | Reel Rasper | breeding unknown | 6 | 7-1 | Carrick-on-Suir | ||
| 5th | Midnight Bell | breeding unknown | 2 | 10-1 | Galway | ||
| N/R | Pretty Forethought | Royal Tom - Pretty Bird | 4 | Larkin (Cork) |
8, ½ (lengths)
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.