Northern Irish Derby

The Northern Irish Derby was a short lived 36 dog greyhound racing competition held in Northern Ireland.[1] The event was held at Drumbo Park over 550 yards and carried a £25,000 prize, which was the richest ever held in Northern Ireland.[2] The event was short lived however and finished after the 2014 running.

Northern Irish Derby
LocationDrumbo Park
Inaugurated2011
Last run2014
SponsorToals Bookmakers
Race information
Distance550 yards
SurfaceSand

Past winners

[3]

Year Winner Breeding Trainer Time SP Notes
2011 Loughview Gem [4]Big Daddy Cool - Bardic GemFrancis O'Brien29.56 sec5-1
2012 Captain Scolari [5]Droopys Scolari - Bandicoot SpiceGer Holian29.67 sec4-1
2013 Jaxx On Fantasy [6]Premier Fantasy - Natalie Jacs OnJohn McGee Sr.29.45 sec4-5fTrack Record
2014 Atitboy [7]Kinloch Brae - Hather For PatRonnie Mckeown29.83 sec7-4jf

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References

  1. http://www.kellypr.co.uk/northern-irish-derby-begins-at-drumbo-park-500.html
  2. "Northern Irish Derby". Greyhound Racing History.
  3. "2011 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
  4. "2012 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
  5. "2013 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
  6. "2014 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.

Venues

Sponsors

  • 2011-2012 Bettor.com
  • 2011-2014 Toals Bookmakers
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