1977 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 1977 Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shelbourne Park |
| Location | Dublin |
| Start date | 25 July |
| End date | 13 August |
| Total prize money | £17,500 (winner) |
The 1977 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July and August with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 13 August 1977.[1]
The winner Lindas Champion won £17,500 and was owned, trained and bred by 21-year old Michael Barrett from Ballingarry.[2] The competition was sponsored by Carrolls.
Distances
At Shelbourne, 13 August (over 525 yards):
| Position | Winner | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Linda's Champion | Monalee Champion - Merry Linda | 2 | 7-2 | 29.53 | Michael Barrett |
| 2nd | Brush Tim | Supreme Fun - Gormanstown Aye | 1 | 100-30 | 29.54 | Francie Murray |
| 3rd | Greenane Decca | Monalee Champion - Fit Me In | 3 | 7-4f | 29.66 | Paddy Nugent |
| 4th | Boolas Hill | Yanka Boy - Rokeel Rebel | 6 | 20-1 | 29.78 | Eddie Lawlor |
| 5th | Rokeel Light | Blessington Boy - Boola's Countess | 4 | 5-1 | 30.26 | Paddy Tubridy |
| 6th | Black Bart | Sole Aim - Quarry Willow | 5 | 9-1 | 30.38 | Gay McKenna |
Short-head, 1½, 1½, 6, 1½ (lengths)