1988 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 1988 Respond Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
 Make History with John Quigley | |
| Venue | Shelbourne Park |
| Location | Dublin |
| End date | 17 September |
| Total prize money | £30,000 (winner) |
The 1988 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August and September with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 17 September 1988.[1][2]
The winner Make History won £30,000 and was trained by Johnny Quigley, owned by Paul McKinney & John Kelly and bred by Ramie Dowling (a former Kilkenny hurling star). The race was sponsored by the Kerry Group's dog food product 'Respond' for the first time.[3][4]
Distances
At Shelbourne, 17 September (over 550 yards):
| Position | Winner | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Make History | Game Ball -Raymonds Pride | 6 | 5-1 | 30.26 | Johnny Quigley |
| 2nd | Manorville Magic | Manorville Sand - Black Vision | 5 | 5-1 | 30.32 | Paddy Doran |
| 3rd | Randy | Aulton Villa - Melanie | 1 | 5-4f | 30.38 | Christy Daly |
| 4th | Ardfert Sean | Easy and Slow - Keilduff Fun | 3 | 5-2 | 30.64 | Matt O'Donnell |
| 5th | Chicita Banana | Sail On II - Bonita Banana | 2 | 12-1 | 30.67 | Pat Quinn |
| 6th | Odell Schooner | Sail On II - Odell Tansy | 4 | 16-1 | 31.23 | Ron Peckover |
¾, ¾, 3¼, neck, 5¾ (lengths)