1966 English Greyhound Derby
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| 1966 English Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
 Faithful Hope | |
| Location | White City Stadium |
| Start date | 11 June |
| End date | 25 June |
| Total prize money | £7,728 (winner) |
The 1966 Greyhound Derby took place during June with the final being held on 25 June 1966 at White City Stadium.[1] The winner was Faithful Hope and the winning owners Miss Pauline Wallis and Sir Robert Adeane received £7,728.[2]
Distances
At White City (over 525 yards):[3]
| Position | Name of Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Faithful Hope | Solar Prince - Millie Hawthorn | 3 | 8-1 | 28.52 | Paddy Keane (Clapton) |
| 2nd | Greenane Flash | Prairie Flash - Greenane Item | 6 | 4-1 | 28.84 | Jimmy Quinn (Perry Barr) |
| 3rd | Dusty Trail | Printer's Present - Dolores Daughter | 5 | 6-1 | 28.90 | Paddy Milligan (Private) |
| 4th | I'm Quickest | Skips Choice - Gratton Star | 1 | 5-2 | 29.26 | Randy Singleton (White City - London) |
| 5th | Maryville Hi | Knock Hill Chieftain - Hi Hook | 4 | 13-8f | 29.38 | Paddy Coughlan (Private) |
| 6th | Kilbeg Kuda | Knockrour Again - Bermuda's Glory | 2 | 4-1 | 29.74 | John Bassett (Private) |
4¼, 1, 4¾, 1¾, 4¾ (lengths)
The distances between the greyhounds are in finishing order and shown in lengths. From 1950 one length was equal to 0.08 of one second.[4]