Cesarewitch (Irish greyhound race)

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Cesarewitch
1971 Irish Greyhound Derby runner up Postal Vote.jpg
1970 winner Postal Vote
ClassFeature
Location Mullingar Greyhound Stadium
Inaugurated1960
SponsorTime Greyhound Nutrition
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

YearWinnerBreedingTime (sec)Trainer SP Notes/Ref
1960 Pocket GlassFourth of July – Ollys Blackie33.85P Gaffney [4]
1961 Perrys OrchardOnly Perry – Ryans Demon34.00Patrick Behan [5]
1962 Harem QueenNorthern King – Rathlin Christine34.35Alexander McConnell10/1 [6]
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 PendantLow Pressure – Kilcaskin Krispie33.59Tom McDonnell7/2 [7]
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 MaxiMonalee Champion – Rapid Fairy33.22John Dulargy1/3f [8]
1972 ItsachampionMonalee Champion – Cranog Bet33.48Leslie McNair5/2 [9]
1973 Ritas ChoiceSpectre – Toffee Apple II33.04 Gay McKenna 4/6fTrack record [10]
1974 Ballinatin BoyMyross Again – Arklow Bay34.06John Byrne [11]
1975 Ballybeg PrimRockfield Era – Ballybeg Pride33.30 Ger McKenna 4/6f [12]
1976 Murray's TurnKilbelin Style – Spring Bell33.46Jack Murphy5/1 [13]
1977 First DebentureMonalee Champion – Bank Loan33.70P O'Malley8/1 [14]
1978 Gullion LadBright Lad – Woodview Mist33.76 James McCartan Sr.
1979 Lomans LadClomoney Jet – Arctic Maid33.90A Harte12/1 [15]
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 [16]
1985 Sharons PostmanGlen Rock – Tipsy Go Flash33.56Jack Murphy7/1 [17]
1986 Cranley SpecialDers Available – Going Going33.12Francie Murray9/4 [18]
1987 Oughter BriggNoble Brigg – Dromacossane33.08 Ger McKenna 3/1 [19]
1988 Keystone PrinceKeystone Rocket – Hardi Hostess33.60Matt Travers5/2 [20]
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 JeffWhisper Wishes – Gunboat Ann33.32Joe Kenny4/1 [21]
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 [22]
1997 Bonus PrinceCry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie33.04Paraic Campion [23]
1998 Bonus PrinceCry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie33.48Paraic Campion
2001 Dale InfernoWestmead Merlin – Ladywell Girl33.28Fraser Black7/2 [24]
2002 Mega DelightSmooth Rumble – Knockeevan Girl33.10Seamus Graham5/4fTrack record [25]
2003 Droopys GloriaDroopys Merson – Lisnakill Vicky33.58Graham Calvert20/1 [26]
2004 Karma KnightJoannestown Cash – Droopys Andrea33.12Stephen Bourke5/2jf [27]
2005 Make All Toms The Best – Glynnscrossqueen33.29Graham Calvert1/1f [28]
2006 Holborn MajorTop Honcho – Holborn Miss33.26James Courtney5/2 [29]
2007 Micks SavingsTop Savings – Turbo Flight32.92Pat Buckley4/7fTrack record [30]
2008 Forest BabyTop Honcho – Colorado Tina33.33Francis Murray10/1 [31]
2009 Puckane LadyTop Savings – Proud Roslea33.65Maura Molloy14/1 [32]
2010 Definate OpinionSurf Lorian – Josiva33.20Patrick Guilfoyle6/4jf [33]
2011 Definate OpinionSurf Lorian – Josiva33.23Patrick Guilfoyle4/5f [34]
2012 Subway RuthHondo Black – Forest Baby33.07Francie Murray3/1 [35]
2013 Gizmo ClassicOran Classic – Shelbourne Kay33.23 John McGee Sr. 4/5fdead-heat [36]
2013 Ringtown SnowyHead Bound – Ringtown Blue33.23 Paul Hennessy 7/2dead-heat [36]
2014 Kathleens HollyKinloch Brae – Razldazl Lily33.50Bobby Scullion6/1 [37]
2015 Paradise MaverikRoyal Impact – Paradise Alanna32.71Pat Buckley4/7f [38]
2016 Slippery FredTullymurry Act – Droopys Blossom33.31Pat Buckley12/1 [39]
2017 Vivaro SwiftDroopys Scolari – Coolbeg Gemma33.23Kenneth Busteed2/1f [40]
2018 Master GrizzlyParadise Madison – Diggers Rest33.21Declan Byrne8/1 [41]
2019 Skywalker LoganTarsna Havana – Sizzling Sarah33.40Patrick Guilfoyle5/4f [42]
2020 Meenagh MiracleFarloe Rumble – Rios Girl32.75Michael CorrNo SP+Track record [43]
2021 Amazing AliceAero Majestic – Droopys Coast33.20Patrick Guilfoyle9/4 [44]
2022 Magical MaryDroopys Jet – Mystical Moll33.06Patrick Guilfoyle4/7f [45]
2023 Bobsleigh DreamDroopys Sydney – Bobsleigh Jet32.79Pat Buckley9/4 [46]
2024 Singalong DollyDroopys Sydney – Mydras Dawn32.74Pat Buckley4/11fTrack record [47]
2025 Singalong DollyDroopys Sydney – Mydras Dawn33.62Pat Buckley11/4 [48]

+No SP due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions

References

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