1961 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 1961 Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Harold's Cross Stadium |
| Location | Dublin |
| End date | 11 August |
| Total prize money | £1,250 (winner) |
The 1961 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July and August with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadium in Dublin on 11 August 1961.[1]
The winner Chieftain's Guest won £1,250 and was trained and bred by Leslie McNair, and jointly owned by McNair and Eric McCullough.[2]
Distances
At Harold's Cross, 11 August (over 525 yards):
| Position | Name of Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Chieftain's Guest | Knock Hill Chieftain - Star Guest | 1 | 5-2 | 29.45 | Leslie McNair |
| 2nd | Skips Choice | Romola's Dante - Phil Skip | 6 | 5-1 | 29.49 | Gay McKenna |
| 3rd | The Grand Canal | Champion Prince - The Grand Duchess | 4 | 4-1 | 29.57 | Paddy Dunphy |
| 4th | Wild Maid | Champion Prince - Much Loved | 3 | 6-4f | ||
| 5th | Ballycashen Rory | unknown | 2 | 20-1 | ||
| 6th | Evening Iris | unknown | 5 | 100-7 |
½, 1 (lengths)