Race of Champions (Irish greyhounds)
The Race of Champions is a greyhound racing competition held annually at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. [1]
The competition has been sponsored by Boylesports since 2012 and serves as a major fundraiser for the Kerry GAA training fund while showcasing how the greyhound industry plays a pivotal role in the local community. [2]
It was inaugurated in 2008 and therefore is a relatively new event but due to the significant winners prize money on offer (€15,000 in 2016) it stands as a feature event in the Irish racing calendar. [3] The event offers one of the richest prizes for a one-off race. [4]
Past winners
| Year | Winning Greyhound | Breeding | Trainer | Time | SP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Melodys Pat | Larkhill Jo – Urla Melody | Pa Fitzgerald | 3-1 | 29.62 | Track record |
| 2009 | Cash Dream | Crash – A Little Slow | Gerry Holian | 6-1 | 30.49 | |
| 2010 | Beaming Dilemma | Brett Lee – Beaming Heart | Pat Buckley | 8-1 | 29.66 | |
| 2011 | Deerfield Music | Ace Hi Rumble – Droopys Bolero | Maurice (Mossy) O’Connor | 6-4f | 29.52 | Track record |
| 2012 | Razldazl Rioga | Brett Lee – Razldazl Pearl | Dolores Ruth | 9-4f | 29.58 | |
| 2013 | Farloe Trent | Hondo Black – Final Pearl | Pat Buckley | 6-1 | 29.43 | Track record |
| 2014 | Sidarian Blaze | Kinloch Brae – Silverhill Tina | Graham Holland | 5-2 | 29.57 | |
| 2015 | Rural Hawaii | Head Bound – Duck Fat | Graham Holland | 6-1 | 29.52 | |
| 2016 | Paradise Maverick [5] | Royal Impact – Paradise Alanna | Pat Buckley | 4-1 | 29.61 |
Venues & Distances
- 2008-present (Tralee 550y)
References
- ↑ "Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ↑ "Boylesports Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ↑ "Feature Events" (PDF). Irish Greyhound Board.
- ↑ "Race of Champions at Tralee to be south's richest ever one-off". Racing Post.
- ↑ "2016 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
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