Cesarewitch (Irish greyhound race)

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Cesarewitch
Feature race
Location Mullingar Greyhound Stadium
Inaugurated1960
SponsorRacing Post GTV
Race information
Distance600 yards
SurfaceSand
Purse€10,000 (winner)

The Cesarewitch is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium in Ballinderry, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. [1]

Contents

It was inaugurated as an Irish classic competition at the Boyne Valley Greyhound Stadium in Navan and took place over 600 yards from 1960 to 1998. [2] However following the closure of the Navan track it switched to Mullingar over the same race distance. [3]

Venues & distances

Sponsors

Past winners

YearWinnerBreedingTimeTrainerSPNotes
1960 Pocket Glass [4] Fourth of July – Ollys Blackie33.85P Gaffney
1961 Perrys Orchard [5] Only Perry – Ryans Demon34.00Patrick Behan
1962 Harem Queen [6] Northern King – Rathlin Christine34.35Alexander McConnell10/1
1963 Mothel ChiefKnock Hill Chieftain – The Grand Duchess33.71Paddy Dunphy
1964 High NoteHi There – Westpark Goldilocks33.80
1965 Butterfly Billy Pigalle Wonder – Eight Spot33.26
1966 Pendant [7] Low Pressure – Kilcaskin Krispie33.59Tom McDonnell7/2
1967 Yanka BoyClonalvy Pride – Mille Hawthorn33.38 Ger McKenna
1968 Young FerrantiStoneview Jet – Shes There33.88Mick O'Toole
1969 April FlowerNewdown Heather – April Merry33.32Jack Mullan
1970 Postal VoteDusty Trail – Paddistar33.08 Gay McKenna
1971 Rapid Maxi [8] Monalee Champion – Rapid Fairy33.22John Dulargy1-3f
1972 Itsachampion [9] Monalee Champion – Cranog Bet33.48Leslie McNair5-2
1973 Ritas Choice [10] Spectre – Toffee Apple II33.04 Gay McKenna 4-6fTrack record
1974 Ballinatin Boy [11] Myross Again – Arklow Bay34.06John Byrne
1975 Ballybeg Prim [12] Rockfield Era – Ballybeg Pride33.30 Ger McKenna 4-6f
1976 Murray's Turn [13] Kilbelin Style – Spring Bell33.46Jack Murphy5-1
1977 First Debenture [14] Monalee Champion – Bank Loan33.70P O'Malley8-1
1978 Gullion LadBright Lad – Woodview Mist33.76 James McCartan Sr.
1979 Lomans Lad [15] Clomoney Jet – Arctic Maid33.90A Harte12-1
1980 Rahan ShipRail Ship – Rwanyena33.68John Haynes
1981 Murray's MixtureBrush Tim – Stylish Heather33.54Francie Murray
1982 Debbycot LadLiberty Lad – Knockshe Hopeful32.94Cyril Morris
1983 Curryhills SailorSail On II – Minorcas Tulip34.16Eilish Connolly
1984 Summerhill SportShamrock Sailor – Penny Farthing33.44Michael Enright
1985 Sharons Postman [16] Glen Rock – Tipsy Go Flash33.56Jack Murphy7-1
1986 Cranley Special [17] Ders Available – Going Going33.12Francie Murray9-4
1987 Oughter Brigg [18] Noble Brigg – Dromacossane33.08 Ger McKenna 3-1
1988 Keystone Prince [19] Keystone Rocket – Hardi Hostess33.60Matt Travers5-2
1989 Gourmet ManorManorville Sand – Annagh Moth33.12Gerry Duffin
1990 Fly CruiserMoral Support – Lauragh Pride33.40Ann Power
1991 Big CloudGlen Park Dancer – Spot Dance33.18Eamon McElroy
1992 Gunboat Jeff [20] Whisper Wishes – Gunboat Ann33.32Joe Kenny4-1
1993 RatifyWise Band - Barneys Girl32.68Seamus GrahamTrack record
1994 Roan HurricaneLeaders Best – Roan Elf32.80 Matt O'Donnell
1995 Roan HurricaneLeaders Best – Roan Elf33.08Kevin Mallon2-1jf
1996 Bonus PrinceCry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie33.16Paraic Campion1-1f
1997 Bonus PrinceCry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie33.04Paraic Campion
1998 Bonus PrinceCry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie33.48Paraic Campion
2001 Dale Inferno [21] Westmead Merlin – Ladywell Girl33.28Fraser Black7-2
2002 Mega Delight [22] Smooth Rumble – Knockeevan Girl33.10Seamus Graham5-4fTrack record
2003 Droopys Gloria [23] Droopys Merson – Lisnakill Vicky33.58Graham Calvert20/1
2004 Karma Knight [24] Joannestown Cash – Droopys Andrea33.12Stephen Bourke5/2jf
2005 Make All [25] Toms The Best – Glynnscrossqueen33.29Graham Calvert1/1f
2006 Holborn Major [26] Top Honcho – Holborn Miss33.26James Courtney5/2
2007 Micks Savings [27] Top Savings – Turbo Flight32.92Pat Buckley4/7fTrack record
2008 Forest Baby [28] Top Honcho – Colorado Tina33.33Francis Murray10/1
2009 Puckane Lady [29] Top Savings – Proud Roslea33.65Maura Molloy14/1
2010 Definate Opinion [30] Surf Lorian – Josiva33.20Patrick Guilfoyle6/4jf
2011 Definate Opinion [31] Surf Lorian – Josiva33.23Patrick Guilfoyle4/5f
2012 Subway Ruth [32] Hondo Black – Forest Baby33.07Francie Murray3/1
2013 Gizmo Classic [33] Oran Classic – Shelbourne Kay33.23 John McGee Sr. 4/5fdead-heat
2013 Ringtown Snowy [33] Head Bound – Ringtown Blue33.23 Paul Hennessy 7/2dead-heat
2014 Kathleens Holly [34] Kinloch Brae – Razldazl Lily33.50Bobby Scullion6/1
2015 Paradise Maverik [35] Royal Impact – Paradise Alanna32.71Pat Buckley4/7f
2016 Slippery Fred [36] Tullymurry Act – Droopys Blossom33.31Pat Buckley12/1
2017 Vivaro Swift [37] Droopys Scolari – Coolbeg Gemma33.23Kenneth Busteed2/1f
2018 Master Grizzly [38] Paradise Madison – Diggers Rest33.21Declan Byrne8/1
2019 Skywalker Logan [39] Tarsna Havana – Sizzling Sarah33.40Patrick Guilfoyle5/4f
2020 Meenagh Miracle [40] Farloe Rumble – Rios Girl32.75Michael CorrNo SP+Track record
2021 Amazing Alice [41] Aero Majestic – Droopys Coast33.20Patrick Guilfoyle9/4
2022 Magical Mary [42] Droopys Jet – Mystical Moll33.06Patrick Guilfoyle4/7f
2023 Bobsleigh Dream [43] Droopys Sydney – Bobsleigh Jet32.79Pat Buckley9/4
2024 Singalong Dolly [44] Droopys Sydney – Mydras Dawn32.74Pat Buckley4/11fTrack record

+No SP due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions

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