1940 English Greyhound Derby
| 1940 English Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Location | Harringay Stadium |
The 1940 Greyhound Derby took place during June with the final being held on 29 June 1940 at Harringay Stadium. The winner G.R.Archduke received a first prize of £1,000. The event took place at Harringay because the traditional venue of White City was closed due to the war. Following the final the Derby was postponed until 1945. [1]
Final result
At Harringay (over 525 yards):[2]
| Position | Name of Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | SP | Finish Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | G.R.Archduke | Ataxy - Gay Revels | 1 | 100-7 | 29.66* | Charlie Ashley (Harringay) |
| 2nd | Duna Taxmaid | Ataxy - Brightoma | 4 | 8-1 | 29.69 | Eric Hiscock (Harringay) |
| 3rd | Rock Callan | Fine Jubilee - Ripe Cherry | 2 | 7-4f | 29.73 | Joe Harmon (Wimbledon) |
| 4th | Keel Creamery | Creamery Border - Keel Ruby | 6 | 5-2 | 29.81 | Joe Harmon (Wimbledon) |
| 5th | Irish Rambler | Culrain - Little Eva | 5 | 13-2 | 29.97 | Dal Hawkesley (West Ham) |
| 6th | Roving Youth | Wenlock Snowball - Rudgeway Rattle | 3 | 3-1 | 30.13 | Arthur Jonas (Stamford Bridge) |
Distances
Neck, ½, 1, 1, 1 (lengths)
References
- ^ Dack, Barrie (1990). Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years. Ringpress Books. pp. 79–80. ISBN 0-948955-36-8.
- ^ "1940". Greyhound Data.