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1937 Irish Greyhound Derby

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1937 Irish Greyhound Derby
VenueShelbourne Park
LocationDublin
End date31 July
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The 1937 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on July 31.[1]

The winner Muinessa was owned by Nuala O'Byrne.[2]

Final result

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At Shelbourne Park, 31 July (over 525 yards):

Position Name of Greyhound Breeding Trap SP Time Trainer
1st Muinessa Slanebeg - Won But Lost 5 6-1 30.85 Nuala O’Byrne
2nd Western Skipper Mechanical Cut - Truthful Goddess 6 6-4f 31.01 Tom Black
3rd Tee Bawn 2 5-2 31.07 J Kenny
4th Sure Line 2 10-1 Graham
unplaced Another Sunville 4 7-1 O’Callaghan
unplaced Blackstream Bridge Nora's Cutlet - Eagles Reel 3 5-1 Michael Sheehan

Distances

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2, ¾

Competition Report

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In the final Muinessa came out top in a very competitive final with all greyhounds showing in the final. Blackstream Bridge, Tee Bawn and Western Skipper all vied for the lead until the third bend before the other three greyhounds Muinessa, Another Sunville and Sure Line all joined them. As the pack approached the fourth bend Western Skipper was marginally ahead before a decisive late burst of pace by Muinessa sealed the win.[3][4]

Muinessa was bred by Simon Garrahan and owned by his niece Nuala O’Byrne and the final was a one-two finish for County Westmeath connections.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Genders, Roy (1990). NGRC book of Greyhound Racing. Pelham Books Ltd. p. 261. ISBN 0-7207-1804-X.
  2. ^ a b Comyn, John. 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland. Aherlow Publishers Ltd.
  3. ^ Fortune, Michael. Irish Greyhound Derby 1932-1981. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd.
  4. ^ Fortune, Michael. The 75 Years History of the Irish Greyhound Derby. Irish Greyhound Review. ISSN 0332-3536.