1929 Irish Greyhound Derby Explained

1929 National Derby
Date End:22 August
Venue:Harold's Cross Stadium
Location:Dublin
Prev:1928
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The 1929 National Derby took place during August with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadium in Dublin on 22 August 1929.[1] It was the second edition of the event.[2] The race at this stage was considered unofficial because it had not been ratified by the Irish Coursing Club.[2]

The winner was Jack Bob, trained by Yeats, owned by Miss P Harris and bred by Mick Lynch.[3]

Final result

At Harolds Cross, 22 August (over 525 yards):

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1stJack BobOrkit - Tottie Longsocks 1 1-2f 30.30H Yeats
2ndInto BattleChevalier - Delightful Lass 4 14-1 30.74
unplacedBlack Scab Speedy Kaiser - Julia 314-1
unplacedSwift Service unknown 2 3-1
unplacedOrgan Grinderunknown 5 8-1

Distances

3 (lengths)

See also

1929 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year

Notes and References

  1. Book: Fortune, Michael. Irish Greyhound Derby 1932–1981. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd.
  2. Book: Fortune, Michael. The 75 Years History of the Irish Greyhound Derby. Irish Greyhound Review. 0332-3536.
  3. Book: Comyn, John. 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland. Aherlow Publishers Ltd.