1948 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 1948 Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shelbourne Park |
| Location | Dublin |
| End date | 4 September |
| Total prize money | £1,000 (winner) |
The 1948 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August and September with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 4 September 1948.[1]
The winner Western Post won £1,000 which at the time was a record prize for an Irish race. He was trained by Paddy Moclair (a former Irish Gaelic footballer) and owned by Frank Davis from London.[2]
The runner-up Baytown Colonel was under two years old and went on to win the Trafalgar Cup.[3]
Distances
At Shelbourne, 4 September (over 525 yards):
| Position | Name of Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Western Post | Lucky Post - Lonesome Sister | 5 | 7-2 | 29.90 | Paddy Moclair |
| 2nd | Baytown Colonel | Baytown Cuckoo - Baytown Crow | 6 | 7-1 | 30.22 | Paddy Barry |
| 3rd | Canter Home | Nuacht An Lae - Pretty Munster | 3 | 6-1 | 30.30 | N Carey |
| 4th | Line Command | Joint Command - Cat Pup | 2 | 8-1 | ||
| 5th | Harvest King | Bella's Prince - Fishing Rink | 1 | 5-4f | Harry O’Neill | |
| 6th | Young Shell | Tinker's Smack - Chimeolym | 4 | 10-1 |
4, 1 (lengths)