2020 Irish Greyhound Derby

The 2020 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby will take place during August and September, with the final being held on 19 September at Shelbourne Park. The competition is being sponsored by BoyleSports and the prize money purse is €255,460, of which €115,000 will go to the winner.[1][2]

2020 Boylesports
Irish Greyhound Derby
LocationShelbourne Park
Start dateFriday 14 August
End dateSaturday 19 September
Competitors144
Total prize money€255,460 (winner €115,000)

The defending champion Lenson Bocko, winner of the 2019 Irish Greyhound Derby and Ballymac Inspeed were the early ante-post favourites at 8-1. These are followed by Produce Champion Newinn Taylor, Glengar Bale, Da Bold Eagle and Black Parachute. For the second year running there were no entries from England but this year it was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other major entries included English Derby champion Priceless Blake, Easter Cup champion Wolfe, Corn winner Ballymac Kingdom, Champion Stakes winner Pestana, Gold Cup & Leger champion Ballymac Anton, Ballymac Cooper, Lenson Blinder and Skywalker Logan.[3]

Final result

At Shelbourne Park (over 550 yards):

Position Greyhound Breeding Trap Sectional SP Time Trainer
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th

Distances

 
0.07 sec = one length

Quarter finals

Semi finals

Competition report

Before the first round got underway there was a disappointing withdrawal when English Derby champion was declared a non runner. With 96 greyhounds qualifying for the second round only the 5th and 6th placed greyhounds would be eliminated but Lenson Blinder, Doolin Duke and Black Parachute were notable names that fell into that category. The fastest honour went to the in-form Pestana in a time of 29.21 sec, on 14 August and defending champion Lenson Bocko and Produce champion Newinn Taylor (previously unbeaten) both progressed despite third place finishes.[4][5]

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See also

References
  1. "Features and Classics". Irish Greyhound Board.
  2. "BoyleSports confirms sponsorship for 2020 Irish Greyhound Derby". BoyleSports.
  3. "2020 Irish Greyhound Derby draw". Greyhound Star.
  4. "First round heats 14 Aug". Irish Greyhound Board.
  5. "First round heats 15 Aug". Irish Greyhound Board.
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