1928 English Greyhound Derby
| 1928 English Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Location | White City Stadium |
The 1928 Greyhound Derby Final took place on 28 July 1928 at White City Stadium.[1] There was an increase in prize money on the previous year with the Greyhound Racing Association offering substantial sums of £1,500 and a gold cup for the winner, £500 to the runner-up and £200 to third place.[2] The Derby distance increased from 500 to 525 yards and all the qualifying rounds were held at White City. There were 96 entries from around the country.[3]
Final result
At White City (over 525 yards):[4]
| Position | Name of Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | SP | Finish Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Boher Ash | Over the Water - Honey Bee II | 1 | 5-1 | 30.48 | Tommy Johnston Sr. (Powderhall) |
| 2nd | Fabulous Figure | De Novo - Flash and Flare | 2 | 11-10f | 30.50 | Joe Harmon (White City - London) |
| 3rd | Musical Box | Jamie - Bracelet | 4 | 5-1 | 30.52 | John 'Jack' Golder (White City - London) |
| 4th | Bendeemer | Ballyshannon - Ballyvoyle | 3 | 100-8 | 30.68 | John 'Jack' Kennedy (Harringay) |
| 5th | Moorland Rover | Cheerful Speed - Moorland Falcon | 5 | 4-1 | 30.74 | Godfrey Hyde-Clarke (White City - London) |
| 6th | Baby Elephant | Jamie - Naughty Ninette | 6 | 20-1 | 30.80 | Joe Harmon (White City - London) |
Distances
hd, hd, 2, ¾, ¾ (lengths)