1930 Irish Greyhound Derby Explained

1930 National Derby
Date End:5 September
Venue:Harold's Cross Stadium
Location:Dublin
Prev:1929
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The 1930 National Derby took place during August and September with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadium in Dublin on 5 September 1930.[1] It was the third 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 Prince Fern, trained by J Harper.[3]

Final result

At Harolds Cross, 5 September (over 525 yards):

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1stPrince FernGreen Fern - Run Around 2 4-1 30.13James Harper
2ndOdd MinisterCheerful Charger - Carline 5 7-4jf 30.19M Mullane
unplacedWhatever What's Next - Ballymore 37-4jf M Mullally
unplacedSpecial Law Lax Law - Handsome Hilda 4 5-1 J Stack
unplacedHydrangeaCheerful Speed - Maire Cailin 1 4-1 John Harney
unplacedBlack RaymondBallymorriss - Miss Reble 6 14-1 Gallivan/MccCormack

Distances

¾ (lengths)

See also

1930 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.