1945 GREYHOUND DERBY

This race was run at the White City on Saturday 30th June 1945

Pos.

Greyhound

Sire

Dam

Prices

 Dist.

Time

1

Ballyhennesy Seal (1)

Lone Seal

Canadian Glory

Evens fav

5

29.56

2

Rhynn Castle (4)

Castledown Lad

Brilliant Silvian

20/1

1

 29.86

3

Magic Bohemian (3)

Jemond Cutlet

Magic Pool

3/1

2

 29.92

4

Tamarisk (2)

Kilnaglory Champion

Fairlands Favourite

8/1

2

 30.04

5

Duffys Arrival (5)

Shamrock Prince

Moon Bridge

8/1

3

 30.16

6

Celtic Chief (6)

Well Squared

Second Row

10/1

   30.34

The Winner was owned by Mr A Vivien and Mrs F Stow

Ballyhennesy Seal was trained by Stan Martin at Wimbledon

Rhynn Castle was trained by Dal Hawkesley at West Ham

Magic Bohemian was trained by Leslie Reynolds at Wimbledon

Tamarisk was trained by Jack Harvey at Wembley

Duffys Arrival was trained by George McKay at Coventry

Celtic Chief was trained privately by William Mills

The war time Derby was won by Ballyhennesy Seal in a time of 29.56 beating Rhynn Castle who entered the final as a reserve when Kilpeacon Bride was withdrawn.

 

 

 

Macoma

 

 

Silver Seal II

 

 

 

 

Yatton Tiny

 

Lone Seal

 

 

 

 

 

Mutton Cutlet

 

 

Lucky Plum

 

 

 

 

Last Plum

BALLYHENNESY SEAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deemster

 

 

Junta

 

 

 

 

Sweet Cherry

 

Canadian Glory

 

 

 

 

 

Eagle’s Beak

 

 

Bold Eagle

 

 

 

 

Brave Lil

THE FINAL

Ballyhennesey Seal was made the even money favourite to land the Derby from the one box. Following the withdrawl of the in-season Kilpeacon Bride, Rhynn Castle was allowed to run as a reserve, although he went off at 20/1 and longer. As the traps rose it was the favourite who broke best, from the reserve and Magic Bohemian. Around the first and Ballyhennesy built a clear lead from Magic Bohemian, while Duffy's arrival put paid to any chance he or Celtic Chief had by checking and bumping the six dog. Although both Magic and Rhynn maintained their gallop throughout, it was Ballyhennesy who prevailed by 5 lengths, with Rhynn claiming second spot a length ahead of Macic Bohemian.

Semi-Finals at White City on Saturday 23rd June 1945
Dog Trap Time   Dog Trap Time
First Semi-Final   Second Semi-Final
BALLYHENNESSEY SEAL (4/5 fav) 4 29.38   TAMARISK 6 29.55
KILPEACON BRIDE 1     MAGIC BOHEMIAN 3  
DUFFY'S ARRIVAL 6     CELTIC CHIEF 2  
RHYNN CASTLE 5     SHANNON SHORE 5  
MORNING CUP 2     THE BOLD SEA ROVER 1  
RESTORER 3     QUITE HAPPY 4  

 

First Round Heats at White City on Saturday 16th June 1945
Dog Dist. Time   Dog Dist. Time
Heat 1   Heat 2
SHANNON SHORE 3 yds 29.47   MAGIC BOHEMIAN   29.50
DUFFY'S ARRIVAL   29.65   BALLYHENNESSEY SEAL    
RESTORER       KILPEACON BRIDE    
COCKEYED CUTLET       FAIR BROOK    
MARCHING INVADER       EASTERN KNIGHT    
BIGAROON       TANIMON    
Heat 3   Heat 4
CELTIC CHIEF (10/1)   29.49   RHYNN CASTLE (10/1) Neck 29.97
MORNING CUP       THE BOLD SEA ROVER   29.99
QUITE HAPPY       TAMARISK    
YANKEE MACK       PORTARTHUR HERO    
FISH HILL       DOWN SIGNAL    
LOOK OUT POST       TANISTON    

WELSH GREYHOUND DERBY (Cardiff White City)

Winner Sire Dam Time
Shaggy Lass Castledown Lad Shaggy Shore 29.75

IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY (Harolds Cross)

Dog Sire Dam Time
Lilacs Luck Printer Wilton Sandills 30.12
Gun Music Cherokee Border Magic Drama  

SCOTTISH GREYHOUND DERBY (Carntyne)

Dog Sire Dam Time SP
Monday's Son Orlucks Best Monday Next 29.19 5/2 j fav

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