1960
GREYHOUND
This
race was run at the
Pos. |
Greyhound |
Sire |
dam |
Price |
Distances | Time(secs) |
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Duleek Dandy (4) |
Flash Jack |
Flower of Duleek |
25/1 |
2 1/4 yds | 29.15 |
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Clonalvy Romance (5) |
Solar Prince |
Asmena |
11/2 |
1 yd | 29.29 |
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Mile Bush Pride (1) |
The Grand Champion |
Witching Dancer |
4/5 fav |
5 1/4 yds | 29.35 |
4 |
Caramilk (6) |
Solar Prince |
Imperial Peg |
100/6 |
1 1/4 yds | 29.67 |
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Wheatfield Swan (2) |
Fourth of July |
Kals Kitty |
50/1 |
3/4 yd | 29.75 |
6 |
Clonalvy Pride (3) |
Solar Prince |
Asmena |
2/1 |
29.79 |
The Winner was owned by Mrs B J Dash
Duleek Dandy was trained privately by Bill Dash
Clonalvy Romance was trained by Fred Taylor at White City, London
Mile Bush Pride was trained by Jack Harvey at Wembley
Caramilk was trained by Tom (Paddy) Reilly at Walthamstow
Wheatfield Swan was trained by Leslie Reynolds at Wembley
Clonalvy Pride was trained by Jack Harvey at Wembley
The Final
The draw provided Mile Bush Pride with a favourable inside box and he was confidently made the 4/5 favourite with Clonalvy Pride clear next best at 2/1. As the traps lifted it was Clonalvy Romance that led and went clear from Duleek Dandy with Mile Bush Pride a disappointing fifth. As they went down the far side Duleek gradually made up ground on the leader and Mile Bush started to make his move. By the time they reached the third bend Duleek had got on terms with Clonalvy and Mile Bush was starting to threaten. The pivotal moment as Clonalvy tired near the rails and Mile Bush refused to go around on the outside. This provided Duleek just enough of a lead in the home straight and he hung on by 2 1/4 lengths in a slow 29.15. The supporters of Mile Bush were disappointed that he could not even pass Clonalvy before the line and finished a length adrift.
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Castledown Lad |
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Bellas Prince |
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Bellas Witch |
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Flash Jack |
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Quare Times |
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Quare Fire |
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Negros Fire |
DULEEK DANDY |
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Lone Seal |
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Winsome Seal |
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Friendly |
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Flower of Duleek |
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Clonahard Border |
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Duleek Belle |
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Jubileen |
For further details about the winning greyhound Greg Dash's website www.duleekdandy.com is well worth a visit.
With grateful thanks to Roland Tingey for the scan of the Final programme
My thanks to Malcolm Woods for the scan of the winner and his owner.
Semi-Finals
Semi-Finals Saturday 18th June 1960 | ||||||||||
Trap | Dog | Distance | Time | SP | Trap | Dog | Distance | Time | SP | |
6 | CLONALVY PRIDE | 3 1/2 yds | 28.67 | 2/1 | 4 | CLONAVY ROMANCE | 4 3/4 yds | 28.91 | 8/1 | |
5 | MILE BUSH PRIDE | 6 yds | 28.88 | 11/10 f | 3 | DULEEK DANDY | 3/4 yd | 29.19 | 9/2 | |
2 | WHEATFIELD SWAN | 1/4 yd | 29.23 | 33/1 | 5 | CARAMILK | 3 1/4 yds | 29.23 | 3/1 jf | |
3 | ROSTOWN GENIUS | 3 yds | 29.25 | 100/7 | 6 | SIMONIAN | 1 yd | 29.43 | 7/2 | |
1 | CRAZY PAVING | 5 1/2 yds | 29.42 | 8/1 | 1 | PRINCE OF SPEED | 2 3/4 yds | 29.49 | 6/1 | |
4 | GOREY AIRWAYS | 29.75 | 9/1 | 2 | COOLKILL RACKET | 29.65 | 3/1 jf |
In the first semi-final the doubters returned as Mile Bush was drawn in an unfavourable 5 box and, as expected, missed his break in a bid to reach the required rails position. Kennelmate Clonalvy Pride once again got the upperhand after a slick break and led Mile Bush by a good 4 lengths. Although he ran on strongly he could not peg back the early leader and even had a tussle with Gorey Airways before getting passed him. The final qualifying spot went to Wheatfield Swan and the winning time was 28.67. The second semi did not command the same interest or excitement and remarkably went to litter brother Clonalvy Romance. He led early and was never troubled coming home 4 3/4 lengths ahead of runner up Duleek Dandy in a less than impressive 28.91, with Caramilk back in third.
Early Rounds
Great excitement welcomed the start of this years competition with most believing that Mile Bush Pride, who had won last years event and the majority of other competitions he had entered, would win for a second consecutive year. Some thought that Pigalle Wonder would regain his former brilliance, but few expected the shocks of the early rounds. First Pigalle was eliminated after being badly baulked at the first bend, and then Mile Bush was beaten by his kennelmate, Clonalvy Pride who became a viable alternative. In the second round the brilliance returned to Mile Bush with a scintillating 9 length victory in 28.63.
Second Round Heats Thursday 16th June 1960 | ||||||||||
Trap | Dog | Distance | Time | SP | Trap | Dog | Distance | Time | SP | |
Heat 1 | Heat 2 | |||||||||
1 | DULEEK DANDY | 2 1/4 yds | 29.16 | 7/2 | 1 | MILE BUSH PRIDE | 9 yds | 28.63 | 8/13 f | |
3 | WHEATFIELD SWAN | 4 yds | 29.30 | 100/8 | 5 | CRAZY PAVING | 1/4 yd | 29.17 | 25/1 | |
4 | GOREY AIRWAYS | 29.54 | 5/1 | 3 | CLONALVY ROMANCE | 2 3/4 yds | 29.19 | 33/1 | ||
2 | DUNSTOWN PADDY | 29.35 | 5/2 | |||||||
Heat 3 | Heat 4 | |||||||||
5 | ROSTOWN GENIUS | Sh Hd | 29.15 | 100/6 | 5 | SIMONIAN | Head | 29.26 | 9/2 | |
4 | COOLKILL RACKET | 2 1/4 yds | 29.16 | 100/8 | 3 | CARAMILK | 1/2 yd | 29.27 | 5/2 jf | |
6 | CLONALVY PRIDE | 29.30 | 2/5 f | 1 | PRINCE OF SPEED | 29.30 | 3/1 | |||
4 | LONG SPAN (5th) | 29.40 | 8/1 |
First Round Heats Saturday 11th June 1960 | ||||||||||
Trap | Dog | Distance | Time | SP | Trap | Dog | Distance | Time | SP | |
Heat 1 | Heat 2 | |||||||||
3 | GOREY AIRWAYS | Head | 29.11 | 13/2 | 1 | CRAZY PAVING | 1 yd | 29.26 | 7/2 | |
4 | CLONALVY ROMANCE | 29.12 | 100/7 | 3 | MIGHTY HASSAN | 29.32 | ||||
1 | SNUB NOSE | 5 | WHEATFIELD SWAN | 29.56 | 6/1 | |||||
2 | WELCOME HOME | 2 | PAVLOS | |||||||
5 | CHERRY TREE | 4 | LINKS HOPE | |||||||
6 | HACK UP FRIEND | 6 | CATCH COLD | |||||||
Heat 3 | Heat 4 | |||||||||
4 | DULEEK DANDY | D-Heat | 29.14 | 10/1 | 3 | JUMP CLEAR | 4 yds | 29.09 | ||
3 | VIOLETS DUKE | 29.14 | 2 | CARAMILK | 29.33 | 7/4 | ||||
1 | TAILORS CHEERFUL | 4 | VARRA BLACK NOSE | |||||||
2 | GALE VIEW PLEASURE | 1 | VICTORY STREAK | |||||||
5 | CRAZY DRUMLOCH | 5 | FOREVER SEALED | |||||||
6 | FLAKE AT HIM | 6 | ROY'S BERRY | |||||||
Heat 5 | Heat 6 | |||||||||
1 | COOLKILL RACKET | 3 yds | 29.11 | 9/2 | 2 | FITZ'S STAR | 1 yd | 29.34 | ||
4 | MATCHABELLI MOSAIC | 2 1/4 yds | 29.29 | 6 | ROSTOWN GENIUS | 29.40 | 6/1 | |||
6 | SIMONIAN | 29.43 | 8/1 | 5 | PIGALLE WONDER | |||||
2 | KILMONEY DAFFODIL | 1 | FIRGROVE SORCERER | |||||||
3 | ARMED ESCORT | 3 | BALLYSHONEEN THRILLER | |||||||
5 | COLD STORAGE | 4 | REAL TOAST | |||||||
Heat 7 | Heat 8 | |||||||||
1 | LONG SPAN | Head | 29.51 | 11/4 | 1 | CLONALVY PRIDE | 2 3/4 yds | 28.66 | 9/4 | |
4 | GALBALLY AIRWAYS | 29.52 | 2 | DUNSTOWN PADDY | 5 yds | 28.82 | 5/1 | |||
2 | PRINCE OF SPEED | 29.59 | 6/4 f | 3 | MILE BUSH PRIDE | 29.11 | 4/6 f | |||
3 | JUNGLE MAN | 4 | TOWN KING | |||||||
5 | NO WONDER | 5 | ROCKFIELD FLASH | |||||||
6 | PEACE MINSTREL | 6 | BALLINATONA SPECIAL |
Be the first person to provide an account of this final, or to have a picture of the winner, published on this page.
WELSH GREYHOUND DERBY (Cardiff White City)
Winner | Sire | Dam | Time |
Fitz's Star | Cheerful Chariot | Fitz's Flash | 29.48 |
IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY (Shelbourne Park)
Dog | Sire | Dam | Time |
Perrys Apple | Only Perry | Ryans Demon | 29.55 |
The Black Ranger | Imperial Airways | New Law |
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