1987 English Greyhound Derby
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| 1987 English Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Location | Wimbledon Stadium |
| End date | 30 June |
| Total prize money | £30,000 (winner) |
The 1987 Daily Mirror Greyhound Derby took place during May and June with the final being held on 30 June 1987 at Wimbledon Stadium.[1] The winner was Signal Spark and the winning owner Towfiq Al-Aali received £30,000. The competition was sponsored by the Daily Mirror.[2]
Distances
At Wimbledon (over 480 metres):[3]
| Position | Name of Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Signal Spark | Echo Spark - Balbec Duchess | 4 | 14-1 | 28.83 | Gary Baggs (Walthamstow) |
| 2nd | Tapwatcher | The Stranger - Jims Lady | 5 | 11-10f | 28.84 | Bob Young (Hove) |
| 3rd | Rikasso Tiller | Mathews World - Kilflynn Hiker | 3 | 3-1 | 29.09 | Theo Mentzis (Milton Keynes) |
| 4th | Slaneyside Speed | Echo Spark - Prince of Rocks | 6 | 7-1 | 29.12 | Geoff De Mulder (Oxford) |
| 5th | Enecee | Echo Spark - Summer Nut | 1 | 5-1 | 29.18 | Geoff De Mulder (Oxford) |
| 6th | Stouke Whisper | Whisper Wishes - Stouke Playgirl | 2 | 12-1 | 29.46 | John Honeysett (Wembley) |
Short head, 3, neck, ¾, 3½ (lengths)
The distances between the greyhounds are in finishing order and shown in lengths. One length is equal to 0.08 of one second.[4]