1965 Irish Greyhound Derby

The 1965 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July and August with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadium in Dublin on 7 August 1965. [1]

1965 Irish Greyhound Derby
VenueHarold's Cross Stadium
LocationDublin
End date7 August
Total prize moneyĀ£2,000 (winner)

The winner Ballyowen Chief won Ā£2,000 and was trained by Gay McKenna and owned by Lillie McKenna.[2]

Final result

At Harold's Cross, 7 August (over 525 yards):

Position Winner Breeding Trap SP Time Trainer
1st Ballyowen ChiefOregon Prince - Earnest Lady25-129.42Gay McKenna
2nd Tanyard HeatherOregon Prince - Clonbanin Chariot1100-3029.66P Cashman
3rd Hack Up ChieftainKnock Hill Chieftain - Bunclody Queen4100-729.74
unplaced FraocKnock Hill Chieftain - Corca39-4
unplaced Val's PrinceOregon Prince - Val's Orphan67-2Paddy Turbridy
unplaced DoradoChampions Son - Last July58-1

Distances

3, 1 (lengths)

Competition Report

Gay McKenna finally won the Irish Derby with Ballyowen Chief a greyhound he trained for his wife Lillie. The McKenna family had gone close in the past with Gayā€™s father Joe finishing runner up back in 1934. With the prize money for the Irish Derby now at a record Ā£2,000, Gay McKenna kept Ballyowen Chief in his own kennel following the request from his owner Martin Kelly to find a buyer for the greyhound. McKenna's wife Lillie bought the dog and entered him for the Derby.[3]

The competition had started with Monalee King being made ante-post favourite followed by Lovely Chieftain, Clomoney Grand, Ballyowen Chief and Bauhus in a lineup that included 1964 English Greyhound Derby champion Hack Up Chieftain. Hack Up Chieftain available at 20-1 ante post, went fastest in the opening round recording 29.28, just half a length outside of the track record. Ballyowen Chief won in 29.32 and Irish Laurels champion Tanyard Heather in 29.40. Other winners were Clomoney Grand (29.45) and Wise Acre (29.46).[3]

Hack Up Chieftain, went from strength to strength winning well in the second round beating Ballyowen Chief by five lengths in 29.28. Monalee King and Clomoney Grand were both eliminated but Val's Prince and Always Proud won their heats.[3]

In the semi-finals Hack Up Chieftain won again beating Tanyard Heather. Vals Prince defeated Fraoc in the second semi-final decider and the last one was won by Dorado from Ballyowen Chief.[4]

In the final Ballyowen Chief ran a superb race to catch early leader Tanyard Heather and the former eased to a three length victory, Hack up Chieftain was unlucky after finding trouble and ran on strongly for third place.[4]

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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 1932ā€“1981. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd.
  4. Fortune, Michael. The 75 Years History of the Irish Greyhound Derby. Irish Greyhound Review. ISSN 0709-0609.
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