1957 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 1957 Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Harold's Cross Stadium |
| Location | Dublin |
| End date | 9 August |
| Total prize money | £500 (winner) |
The 1957 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July and August with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadium in Dublin on 9 August 1957.[1]
The winner Hopeful Cutlet won £500 and was trained by Jack Mullan and owned by Rostrevor veterinary surgeon Chris Farrelly.[2]
Distances
At Harold's Cross, 9 August (over 525 yards):
| Position | Name of Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hopeful Cutlet | Imperial Dancer - Katie the Duck | 6 | 7-2 | 29.60 | Jack Mullan |
| 2nd | The Grand Fire | The Grand Champion - Quare Fire | 2 | 30.02 | Paddy Dunphy | |
| 3rd | Country Boy | unknown | 4 | 30.38 | ||
| unplaced | Tullaherin Twinkle | unknown | 5 | |||
| unplaced | Romola's Dante | Ollys Pal - Im Yours | 1 | Doyle | ||
| unplaced | Howardstown Ranger | unknown | 3 | J Garfinkle |
5¼, 4½ (lengths)