1986 Irish Greyhound Derby

1986 Irish Greyhound Derby 20 September £25,000 (winner) Shelbourne Park Dublin 1985 1987 The 1986 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August and September with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 20 September 1986.Genders Roy NGRC book of Greyhound Racing 261 1990 Pelham Books Ltd 0-7207-1804-X The competition was raced over the slightly longer race distance of 550 yards for the first time.Hobbs Jonathan Greyhound Annual 2008, pages 177-178 2008 Raceform 978-1-905153-534 The winner Kyle Jack won £25,000 and was trained by John Field, owned by Michael Field and bred by Batt O'Keeffe.Barnes Julia Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File 343–344 1988 Ringpress Books 0-948955-15-5 The competition was sponsored by Carrolls.Monthly Greyhound Star (Remember When 1986) September edition 2012 Greyhound Star Final result At Shelbourne, 20 September (over 550 yards): PositionWinnerBreedingTrapSPTimeTrainer1st Kyle Jack Oran Jack - Lady Barbra 4 8-1 30.41 John Field2nd Murlens Slippy I'm Slippy - Murlens Chill 5 3-1 30.65 John Quinn3rd Tico The Stranger - Derry Linda 3 4-5f 30.85 Arthur Hitch4th Heres Negrow Sand Man - Heres Jenny 1 5-1 30.93 Ger McKenna5th Margaos Express Express Opinion - Margaos Pay 6 25-1 30.99 Andrew Graham6th Carters Lad Linda's Champion - Carters Lass 2 25-1 31.01 M McCall Distances 3, 2½, 1, ¾, head (lengths) Competition Report The Irish Derby had been increased in distance from 525 yards to 550 yards, dispensing with tradition but creating a longer run to the first bend. 1986 English Greyhound Derby champion Tico and finalist Murlens Slippy travelled over to Ireland in an attempt to win the competition for the English. Murlens Slippy would be put with trainer John Quinn for the event. The leading Irish hope was the track record holder Lodge Prince.Fortune Michael The 75 Years History of the Irish Greyhound Derby Irish Greyhound Review 0332-3536 Lispopple Story, Tico and Kyle Jack all won in the opening round but the fastest winner was Blue Baron in 30.17. Murlens Slippy impressed in round two recording 30.33, Kyle Jack won again but Tico had to settle for second place behind Bog Lighter. Tico bounced back to winning ways in round three but Lodge Prince made a surprise exit in that round. Murlens Slippy and Kyle Jack both won again and remained unbeaten going into the semifinals. Tico continued to impress in the semi-finals setting a time of 30.06, just three spots off the track record with Heres Negrow six lengths behind. Kyle Jack and Murlens Slippy both won yet again and remained unbeaten with victories over Margaos Express and Carters Lad respectively in their semi final heats. Tico was installed the strong 4-5 favourite for the final but after a poor start the dream of an English-Irish double faded, Murlens Slippy was also slow away leaving Kyle Jack to win by three lengths. See also 1986 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year References Greyhound Derby Irish Greyhound Derby