1983 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 1983 Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shelbourne Park |
| Location | Dublin |
| End date | 31 July |
| Total prize money | £25,000 (winner) |
The 1983 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during June and July with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 31 July 1983.[1][2][3]
The winner Belvedere Bran won £25,000 and was trained by Dermot O'Sullivan, owned by Cornelius 'Con' O'Sullivan and bred by Thomas McSherry. The competition was sponsored by Carrolls.[4]
Distances
At Shelbourne, 31 July (over 525 yards):
| Position | Winner | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Belvedere Bran | Brave Bran - Knock Out | 3 | 9-2 | 29.65 | Dermot O'Sullivan |
| 2nd | Brideview Sailor | Shamrock Sailor - Blonde Exile | 2 | 12-1 | 29.68 | Ger McKenna |
| 3rd | Quick Suzy | Shamrock Sailor - Big Deposit | 1 | 7-4jf | 29.70 | Colm McGrath |
| 4th | Canal Road | London Spec - Fly Dolly | 4 | 14-1 | 29.82 | Jerry Fisher |
| 5th | Tain Mear | Sand Man - Quick Thought | 5 | 20-1 | 29.91 | John Nolan |
| 6th | Captain Miller | Ivy Hall Solo - Crows First | 6 | 7-4jf | 29.93 | Ger McKenna |
neck, head, 1½, 1, head (lengths)