1996 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 1996 Respond Irish Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shelbourne Park |
| Location | Dublin |
| End date | 30 September |
| Total prize money | £50,000 (winner) |
The 1996 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August and September with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 30 September 1996.[1][2]
The winner Tina Marina won £50,000 and was trained by Seamus Graham, owned by the Greenvale Syndicate (consisting of Michael Butler Sr., Michael Butler Jr., Michael McElhatton, Sean Muldoon and Aidan O'Regan) and bred by Lizzie Maher. The race was sponsored by the Kerry Group's dog food product 'Respond'.[3]
Distances
At Shelbourne, 30 September [4] (over 550 yards):
| Position | Winner | Breeding | Trap | SP | Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tina Marina | Phantom Flash - Minnies Nikita | 4 | 14-1 | 30.20 | Seamus Graham |
| 2nd | Mountleader Peer | Tapwatcher - Mountleader Emer | 3 | 2-1 | 30.23 | Christy O'Callghan |
| 3rd | Spiral Nikita | Phantom Flash - Minnies Nikita | 1 | 7-4f | 30.43 | Eileen Gleeson |
| 4th | Deerfield Bypass | Daleys Gold - Black Adraville | 2 | 7-1 | 30.90 | Ger McKenna |
| 5th | Emly Express | Boyne Walk - Wise up Jim | 5 | 7-1 | 31.02 | Chris Locke |
| 6th | Sir Grand | Flashy Sir - Always Grand | 6 | 4-1 | 31.03 | Matt O'Donnell |
neck, 2½, 5¾, 1½, short-head (lengths)