1947 English Greyhound Derby
| 1947 English Greyhound Derby | |
|---|---|
| Location | White City Stadium |
The 1947 Greyhound Derby took place during June with the final being held on 28 June 1947 at White City Stadium. The winner Trev's Perfection received a first prize of £1,400. [1] [2]
Final result
At White City (over 525 yards):[3]
| Position | Name of Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | SP | Finish Time | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Trev's Perfection | Trev's Despatch - Friar Tuck | 2 | 4-1 | 28.95 | Fred Trevillion (Private) |
| 2nd | Mondays News | Orlucks Best - Monday Next | 5 | 9-4f | 29.11 | Fred Farey (Private) |
| 3rd | Slaney Record | Rare Record - Honey Gale | 6 | 100-7 | 29.23 | Jack Toseland (Perry Barr) |
| 4th | Trev's Jackie | Mad Tanist - Lady Lavender | 4 | 10-1 | 29.31 | Fred Trevillion (Private) |
| 5th | Lacken Invader | Munster Hills - Murex | 3 | 4-1 | 29.47 | L Hague (White City - Manchester) |
| 6th | Patsys Record | Patsy Bogoak - Sunmount View | 1 | 7-2 | 29.67 | Stanley Biss (Clapton) |
Distances
2, 1½, 1, 2, 2½ (lengths)
References
- ^ Dack, Barrie (1990). Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years. Ringpress Books. pp. 83–86. ISBN 0-948955-36-8.
- ^ ""Racing." Times [London, England] 30 June 1947". The Times Digital Archive.
- ^ "1947". Greyhound Data.