1966 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 1966 Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shelbourne Park |
| Location | Dublin |
| End date | 6 August |
| Total prize money | £2,000 (winner) |
The 1966 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July and August with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 6 August 1966.[1]
The winner Always Proud won £2,000 and was trained by Gay McKenna and owned and bred by Albert Lucas.[2][3]
Distances
At Shelbourne, 6 August (over 525 yards):
| Position | Winner | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Always Proud | Clonalvy Pride - Always A Rebel | 1 | 11-8f | 29.44 | Gay McKenna |
| 2nd | Tiger Chief | Knockhill Chieftain - Last Landing | 5 | 9-2 | 29.56 | Gay McKenna |
| 3rd | Val's Prince | Oregon Prince - Val's Orphan | 6 | 7-4 | 29.59 | Paddy Turbridy |
| 4th | Cairnville Chief | Man Of Pleasure - Just Sherry | 3 | 100-8 | Leslie McNair | |
| 5th | Newrath Dancer | Hi There - Miss Congo | 2 | 100-7 | J McGuinness | |
| 6th | Can Trap | Odd Venture - Russell Ville | 4 | 50-1 | T O'Rourke |
1½, neck (lengths)