1945 English Greyhound Derby
| 1945 English Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Location | White City Stadium |
The 1945 Greyhound Derby took place during June with the final being held on 30 June 1945 at White City Stadium. The winner Ballyhennessy Seal received a first prize of £1,000. [1] [2]
Final result
At White City (over 525 yards):[3]
| Position | Name of Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | SP | Finish Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ballyhennessy Seal | Lone Seal - Canadian Glory | 1 | 1-1f | 29.56 | Stan Martin (Wimbledon) |
| 2nd | Rhynn Castle (Reserve) | Castledown Lad - Brilliant Silvan | 4 | 20-1 | 29.96 | Dal Hawkesley (West Ham) |
| 3rd | Magic Bohemian | Jesmond Cutlet - Magic Pool | 3 | 3-1 | 30.04 | Leslie Reynolds (Wembley) |
| 4th | Tamarisk | Kilnaglory Champion - Fairlands Favourite | 2 | 8-1 | 30.20 | Jack Harvey (Wembley) |
| 5th | Duffys Arrival | Shamrock Prince - Moon Bride | 5 | 10-1 | 30.36 | George McKay (Coventry) |
| 6th | Celtic Chief | Well Squared - Second Row | 6 | 10-1 | 30.60 | William Mills (Private) |
| N/R | Kilpeacon Bride | Tiger Jazz - See the Light |
Distance
5, 1, 2, 2, 3 (lengths)
References
- ^ Dack, Barrie (1990). Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years. Ringpress Books. pp. 80–81. ISBN 0-948955-36-8.
- ^ ""Sports in Brief." Times [London, England] 2 July 1945". The Times Digital Archive.
- ^ "1945". Greyhound Data.