Irish greyhound race
The 1928 National Derby took place during August with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadium in Dublin on 18 August 1928.[1] It was the inaugural edition of the event.[2] The race at this stage was considered unofficial because it had not been ratified by the Irish Coursing Club.[2]
The winner was Tipperary Hills, owned and trained by Billy Quinn.[3]
Final result
At Harolds Cross, 18 August (over 525 yards):
Position
|
Winner
|
Breeding
|
Trap
|
SP
|
Time
|
Trainer
|
1st
|
Tipperary Hills |
Melksham Tom - Na Boc E |
|
|
|
Billy Quinn
|
?
|
Curristown |
Kashmir Kipper - Lady Peggy II |
|
|
|
John Shannon
|
?
|
Battle Island |
unknown |
|
|
|
PJ Graham
|
?
|
Happy Man |
unknown |
|
|
|
M Hammond
|
?
|
False Favourite |
unknown |
|
|
|
C Forde
|
?
|
Gilly Gooly |
unknown |
|
|
|
D O'Neill
|