1987 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 1987 Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
 Gino, represented the UK and Tony Meek in the final | |
| Venue | Shelbourne Park |
| Location | Dublin |
| End date | September 19 |
| Total prize money | £27,500 (winner) |
The 1987 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August and September with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 19 September 1987.[1][2]
The winner Rathgallen Tady won £27,500 and was trained by Ger McKenna and owned by Eddie Costello and bred by Colm McCarthy.[3] The competition was sponsored by Carrolls for the final time.[4]
Distances
At Shelbourne, 20 September (over 550 yards):
| Position | Winner | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rathgallen Tady | Overdraught Pet - Mea West | 6 | 8-1 | 30.49 | Ger McKenna |
| 2nd | Carters Lad | Linda's Champion - Carters Lass | 5 | 9-4jf | 30.50 | M McCall |
| 3rd | Randy | Aulton Villa - Melanie | 2 | 9-2 | 30.62 | Christy Daly |
| 4th | Ardfert Sean | Easy and Slow - Keilduff Fun | 1 | 9-4jf | 30.68 | Matt O'Donnell |
| 5th | Gino | Ballyheigue Moon - Model Snowdrop | 3 | 7-1 | 30.69 | Tony Meek |
| 6th | Balalika | Moral Support - Bonvella | 4 | 5-1 | 30.81 | Ger McKenna |
short-head, 1½, ¾, short-head, 1½ (lengths)