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]
| Location | Kingdom Greyhound Stadium |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2008 |
| Sponsor | Navillus |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 550 yards |
| Surface | Sand |
The competition is sponsored by Navillus. It was formerly sponsored by Boylesports and served 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 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 | Winner | Breeding | Trainer | Time | SP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Melodys Pat [5] | Larkhill Jo – Urla Melody | Pa Fitzgerald | 3-1 | 29.62 | Track record |
| 2009 | Cash Dream [6] | Crash – A Little Slow | Gerry Holian | 6-1 | 30.49 | |
| 2010 | Beaming Dilemma [7] | Brett Lee – Beaming Heart | Pat Buckley | 8-1 | 29.66 | |
| 2011 | Deerfield Music [8] | Ace Hi Rumble – Droopys Bolero | Maurice (Mossy) O’Connor | 6-4f | 29.52 | Track record |
| 2012 | Razldazl Rioga [9] | Brett Lee – Razldazl Pearl | Dolores Ruth | 9-4f | 29.58 | |
| 2013 | Farloe Trent [10] | Hondo Black – Final Pearl | Pat Buckley | 6-1 | 29.43 | Track record |
| 2014 | Sidarian Blaze [11] | Kinloch Brae – Silverhill Tina | Graham Holland | 5-2 | 29.57 | |
| 2015 | Rural Hawaii [12] | Head Bound – Duck Fat | Graham Holland | 6-1 | 29.52 | |
| 2016 | Paradise Maverick [13] | Royal Impact – Paradise Alanna | Pat Buckley | 4-1 | 29.61 | |
| 2017 | Killinan Rosie [14] | Brett Lee - Killinan Baby | Pat Buckley | 7-1 | 29.62 | |
| 2018 | Clonbrien Hero [15] | Razldazl Jayfkay - Trout or Salmon | Graham Holland | 5-2 | 29.99 | |
| 2019 | Slippy Cian [16] | Crash - Global Liberty | Graham Holland | 2-1 | 29.60 |
Venues & Distances
- 2008-present (Tralee 550y)
Sponsors
- 2008-2011 Paddy O'Sullivan
- 2012-2012 Betdaq
- 2013-2017 Boylesports
- 2018-2018 Kerry G.A.A Supporters
- 2019-2019 Navillus
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.
- "Paddy O'Sullivan "Spring Twilight" Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "Lynch Family "Paddy O'Sullivan" Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "Paddy O Sullivan Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "Paddy O Sullivan Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "Betdaq Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "Boylesports.com Race Of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "Boylesports.com Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "2015 Boylesports Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "2016 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "race of Champions race meeting". Irish Greyhound Board.
- "Navillus Race Of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
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