1969 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 1969 Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
 Own Pride | |
| Venue | Harold's Cross Stadium |
| Location | Dublin |
| End date | 8 August |
| Total prize money | £2,000 (winner) |
The 1969 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July and August with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadium in Dublin on 8 August 1969.[1]
The winner Own Pride won £2,000 and was trained by Ger McKenna and owned by Tom O'Doherty.[2][3]
It was the last Derby to be run at Harolds Cross following the decision by the Bord na gCon to keep the race at Shelbourne Park.[4]
Distances
At Harold's Cross, 8 August (over 525 yards):
| Position | Winner | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Own Pride | Always Proud – Kitty True | 2 | 6/4f | 29.20 | Ger McKenna |
| 2nd | Monalee Gambler | Prairie Flash – Sheila At Last | 1 | 3/1 | 29.40 | Tom Lynch |
| 3rd | Quakerfield King | Quiet Spring – Wax Happy | 5 | 9/1 | 29.64 | Dessie Gilroy |
| 4th | Finolas Yarn | Sally's Yarn – Finola | 4 | 3/1 | Gay McKenna | |
| 5th | Colonel Flash | Greenane Flash – Litle Rattler | 6 | 100/6 | ||
| 6th | Kilbelin Grand | Prairie Flash – Clomoney Grand | 3 | 10/1 | Gay McKenna |
2½, 3 (lengths)