1934 Irish Greyhound Derby

Irish greyhound race June 2019 April 2025 1934 Irish Greyhound Derby Harold's Cross Stadium 1933 1935 The 1934 Irish Greyhound Derby known as the National Derby at the time took place during August and September with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadium in Dublin.Genders Roy NGRC book of Greyhound Racing 261 1990 Pelham Books Ltd 0-7207-1804-X The 1934 Irish Derby was finally awarded to Harold's Cross on condition that they contributed a minimum of £100 towards the event. The ICC added a further £50. It was also agreed that Shelbourne Park and Harold's Cross would run the competition in alternate years.Fortune Michael Irish Greyhound Derby 1932-1981 Victory Irish Promotions LtdFortune Michael The 75 Years History of the Irish Greyhound Derby Irish Greyhound Review 0332-3536 The winner Frisco Hobo was owned by Tim Fennin.Comyn John 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland Aherlow Publishers Ltd Final result At Harolds Cross (over 525 yards): +PositionName of GreyhoundBreedingTrapSPTimeTrainer1st Frisco Hobo Hidden Badger - Pykes Peak 12-130.45Tom Harty2nd Buzzing Dick Leningrad - Beaten Rattle 1-1f30.53Joe McKenna3rdApril Sandy 30.774th Seldom at Home 30.78Joe McKennaunplacedMy Mistake Open Streak – Misconduct unplacedKerryhill Boy Distances 1, 3, short-head Competition Report There were nine first round heats with the first two from each qualifying for the semi-finals. Kerryhill Boy won the first semi by six lengths from My Mistake in a time of 30.32 sec. Buzzing Dick won the second by half a length from April Dandy in 30.28 and the final semi went to Seldom at Home four lengths ahead of Frisco Hobo in 30.75. In the final the outsider Frisco Hobo took the lead at the second bend and held of a late challenge by Buzzing Dick. See also 1934 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year References collapsed Greyhound Derby Irish Greyhound Derby Irish Greyhound Derby Category:Greyhound racing competitions in Dublin (city)