1986 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 1986 Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shelbourne Park |
| Location | Dublin |
| End date | 20 September |
| Total prize money | £25,000 (winner) |
The 1986 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August and September with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 20 September 1986.[1] The competition was raced over the slightly longer race distance of 550 yards for the first time.[2]
The winner Kyle Jack won £25,000 and was trained by John Field, owned by Michael Field and bred by Batt O'Keeffe.[3] The competition was sponsored by Carrolls.[4]
Distances
At Shelbourne, 20 September (over 550 yards):
| Position | Winner | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kyle Jack | Oran Jack - Lady Barbra | 4 | 8-1 | 30.41 | John Field |
| 2nd | Murlens Slippy | I'm Slippy - Murlens Chill | 5 | 3-1 | 30.65 | John Quinn |
| 3rd | Tico | The Stranger - Derry Linda | 3 | 4-5f | 30.85 | Arthur Hitch |
| 4th | Heres Negrow | Sand Man - Heres Jenny | 1 | 5-1 | 30.93 | Ger McKenna |
| 5th | Margaos Express | Express Opinion - Margaos Pay | 6 | 25-1 | 30.99 | Andrew Graham |
| 6th | Carters Lad | Linda's Champion - Carters Lass | 2 | 25-1 | 31.01 | M McCall |
3, 2½, 1, ¾, head (lengths)