Trigo Cup
| Location | Celtic Park |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1929 |
| Last run | 1980 |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 525 yards |
The Trigo Cup also known as the Ulster Greyhound Derby was a greyhound racing competition held annually at Celtic Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland.[1]
It was introduced in 1926 when William Barnett presented a cup to Celtic Park after his horse Trigo won The Derby and St Leger Stakes.[2] The Trigo Cup would gain classic status some years later in 1944.[3]
From 1966 it was sponsored by Guinness and became known as the Guinness Ulster Derby and Trigo Cup.[4] The race ended following the closure of Celtic Park.[5]
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Time | Trainer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Black Scab | 37.00 | ||
| 1930 | Filon | 37.40 | ||
| 1931 | Bright Brindle | 37.67 | ||
| 1932 | Jack Knows | 35.15 | ||
| 1933 | Rustic Martin | 34.63 | ||
| 1935 | Magheragh Soldier | 31.45 | ||
| 1936 | Magheragh Soldier | 31.40 | ||
| 1937 | Magheragh Soldier | 31.80 | ||
| 1938 | Strong Mutton | 31.34 | ||
| 1939 | Fearless Gaughan | 31.72 | ||
| 1940 | Fearless Gaughan | 31.56 | ||
| 1944 | Fair Brook | 29.95 | ||
| 1945 | Lilacs Luck | 29.65 | Johnny Woods | |
| 1946 | Miltiades | 29.62 | ||
| 1947 | Ballymore Cottage | 29.38 | Track record | |
| 1948 | Manley Creamery | 29.66 | ||
| 1949 | Astras Nephew | 29.90 | ||
| 1950 | Fine Sprig | 29.85 | ||
| 1951 | Lucky Blackbird | 29.72 | ||
| 1952 | Outcast Surprise | 29.69 | ||
| 1953 | Flashy Name | 29.79 | ||
| 1954 | Moyala Flash | 29.39 | ||
| 1955 | Shauns Tip | 29.42 | ||
| 1956 | Howardstown Tonic | 29.29 | ||
| 1957 | Nimble Star | 29.70 | ||
| 1958 | Drumskea Chieftain | 29.70 | ||
| 1959 | Bermudas Cloud | 29.16 | ||
| 1960 | Laurdella Prince | 29.58 | ||
| 1961 | Ashley Park Ranger | 29.20 | ||
| 1962 | Ballyshoneen Plucky | 29.62 | ||
| 1963 | Memory Lane | 29.60 | ||
| 1964 | Bannside King | 29.38 | W Rainey | |
| 1965 | Montorte Malina | 29.42 | ||
| 1966 | Woodlawn | 29.40 | ||
| 1967 | Super Quick | 29.15 | ||
| 1968 | Drumna Chestnut | 29.27 | ||
| 1969 | Bill of Sale | 29.57 | ||
| 1970 | Jemmy John | 28.61 | ||
| 1971 | Super Trust | 29.54 | ||
| 1972 | Clackmore Island | 29.73 | ||
| 1973 | Itsawitch | 28.80 | ||
| 1974 | Moordyke Maxi | 29.16 | ||
| 1975 | Piping Rock | 29.60 | ||
| 1976 | Croft Lass | 29.40 | ||
| 1977 | Backdeed Man | 29.40 | ||
| 1980 | Ballinfonta Hero [6] | 29.51 |
Discontinued
Venues & Distances
- 1929-1931 (Celtic Park, 640y)
- 1932-1933 (Celtic Park, 600y)
- 1935-1940 (Celtic Park, 550y)
- 1944-1980 (Celtic Park, 525y)
References
- ^ Genders, Roy (1990). NGRC book of Greyhound Racing, page 238-239. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 0-7207-1804-X.
- ^ Genders, Roy (1975). The Greyhound and Racing Greyhound, page 86. Page Brothers (Norwich). ISBN 0-85020-0474.
- ^ Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing, pages 281-282. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
- ^ Comyn, John. 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland. Aherlow Publishers Ltd. p. 223.
- ^ Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
- ^ "Remember When - July". Greyhound Star.