1952 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 1952 Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shelbourne Park |
| Location | Dublin |
| End date | 9 August |
| Total prize money | £1,000 (winner) |
The 1952 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July and August with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 9 August 1952.[1]
The winner Rough Waters was trained by Henry Lalor, owned Jimmy Lalor and bred by John Byrne. He was bought for 170 guineas by leading Irish bookmaker Jimmy Lalor for his wife Patricia at the Shelbourne Park sales in April 1951. Rough Waters had spent 1951 'flapping' (racing on the independent tracks) in Scotland before being aimed at the Irish Derby.[2]
Distances
At Shelbourne, 9 August (over 525 yards):
| Position | Name of Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rough Waters | D X Rice - Just Push | 2 | 5-2 | 29.95 | Henry Lalor |
| 2nd | Dismal | Shaggy Lad - Take Murex | 29.98 | Tom Lynch | ||
| 3rd | Kilcurry Ranger | unknown | 2-1f | 30.06 | Jack McAllister | |
| unplaced | Titterington | unknown | 1 | 3-1 | ||
| unplaced | Call Dan | unknown | ||||
| unplaced | Odile's Latch | Glenview Shaggy – Odilles Fancy | 10-1 |
neck, 1 (lengths)