Cesarewitch (Irish greyhound race)
Feature race | |
Location | Mullingar Greyhound Stadium |
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Inaugurated | 1960 |
Sponsor | Racing Post GTV |
Race information | |
Distance | 600 yards |
Surface | Sand |
Purse | €10,000 (winner) |
The Cesarewitch is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium in Ballinderry, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. [1]
It was inaugurated as an Irish classic competition at the Boyne Valley Greyhound Stadium in Navan and took place over 600 yards from 1960 to 1998.[2] However following the closure of the Navan track it switched to Mullingar over the same race distance. [3]
Venues & distances
[edit]- 1960–1998 (Navan 600y)
- 2001–present (Mullingar 600y)
Sponsors
[edit]- 1989–1993 (Navan Track Bookmakers)
- 1994–1996 (Red Mills)
- 1997–1998 (Bar One)
- 2001–2005 (Red Mills)
- 2006–2016 (Gain Feeds)
- 2017–2017 (Wallace & Murray)
- 2018–2018 (All Pet Supplies)
- 2019–2019 (Larry Clancy Memorial)
- 2021–2021 (SIS (Sports Information Services))
- 2022–2023 (Racing Post GTV)
- 2024–2024 (Time)
Past winners
[edit]Year | Winner | Breeding | Time | Trainer | SP | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1960 | Pocket Glass[4] | Fourth of July – Ollys Blackie | 33.85 | P Gaffney | ||
1961 | Perrys Orchard[5] | Only Perry – Ryans Demon | 34.00 | Patrick Behan | ||
1962 | Harem Queen[6] | Northern King – Rathlin Christine | 34.35 | Alexander McConnell | 10/1 | |
1963 | Mothel Chief | Knock Hill Chieftain – The Grand Duchess | 33.71 | Paddy Dunphy | ||
1964 | High Note | Hi There – Westpark Goldilocks | 33.80 | |||
1965 | Butterfly Billy | Pigalle Wonder – Eight Spot | 33.26 | |||
1966 | Pendant[7] | Low Pressure – Kilcaskin Krispie | 33.59 | Tom McDonnell | 7/2 | |
1967 | Yanka Boy | Clonalvy Pride – Mille Hawthorn | 33.38 | Ger McKenna | ||
1968 | Young Ferranti | Stoneview Jet – Shes There | 33.88 | Mick O'Toole | ||
1969 | April Flower | Newdown Heather – April Merry | 33.32 | Jack Mullan | ||
1970 | Postal Vote | Dusty Trail – Paddistar | 33.08 | Gay McKenna | ||
1971 | Rapid Maxi[8] | Monalee Champion – Rapid Fairy | 33.22 | John Dulargy | 1-3f | |
1972 | Itsachampion[9] | Monalee Champion – Cranog Bet | 33.48 | Leslie McNair | 5-2 | |
1973 | Ritas Choice[10] | Spectre – Toffee Apple II | 33.04 | Gay McKenna | 4-6f | Track record |
1974 | Ballinatin Boy[11] | Myross Again – Arklow Bay | 34.06 | John Byrne | ||
1975 | Ballybeg Prim[12] | Rockfield Era – Ballybeg Pride | 33.30 | Ger McKenna | 4-6f | |
1976 | Murray's Turn[13] | Kilbelin Style – Spring Bell | 33.46 | Jack Murphy | 5-1 | |
1977 | First Debenture[14] | Monalee Champion – Bank Loan | 33.70 | P O'Malley | 8-1 | |
1978 | Gullion Lad | Bright Lad – Woodview Mist | 33.76 | James McCartan Sr. | ||
1979 | Lomans Lad[15] | Clomoney Jet – Arctic Maid | 33.90 | A Harte | 12-1 | |
1980 | Rahan Ship | Rail Ship – Rwanyena | 33.68 | John Haynes | ||
1981 | Murray's Mixture | Brush Tim – Stylish Heather | 33.54 | Francie Murray | ||
1982 | Debbycot Lad | Liberty Lad – Knockshe Hopeful | 32.94 | Cyril Morris | ||
1983 | Curryhills Sailor | Sail On II – Minorcas Tulip | 34.16 | Eilish Connolly | ||
1984 | Summerhill Sport | Shamrock Sailor – Penny Farthing | 33.44 | Michael Enright | ||
1985 | Sharons Postman[16] | Glen Rock – Tipsy Go Flash | 33.56 | Jack Murphy | 7-1 | |
1986 | Cranley Special[17] | Ders Available – Going Going | 33.12 | Francie Murray | 9-4 | |
1987 | Oughter Brigg[18] | Noble Brigg – Dromacossane | 33.08 | Ger McKenna | 3-1 | |
1988 | Keystone Prince [19] | Keystone Rocket – Hardi Hostess | 33.60 | Matt Travers | 5-2 | |
1989 | Gourmet Manor | Manorville Sand – Annagh Moth | 33.12 | Gerry Duffin | ||
1990 | Fly Cruiser | Moral Support – Lauragh Pride | 33.40 | Ann Power | ||
1991 | Big Cloud | Glen Park Dancer – Spot Dance | 33.18 | Eamon McElroy | ||
1992 | Gunboat Jeff[20] | Whisper Wishes – Gunboat Ann | 33.32 | Joe Kenny | 4-1 | |
1993 | Ratify | Wise Band - Barneys Girl | 32.68 | Seamus Graham | Track record | |
1994 | Roan Hurricane | Leaders Best – Roan Elf | 32.80 | Matt O'Donnell | ||
1995 | Roan Hurricane | Leaders Best – Roan Elf | 33.08 | Kevin Mallon | 2-1jf | |
1996 | Bonus Prince | Cry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie | 33.16 | Paraic Campion | 1-1f | |
1997 | Bonus Prince | Cry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie | 33.04 | Paraic Campion | ||
1998 | Bonus Prince | Cry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie | 33.48 | Paraic Campion | ||
2001 | Dale Inferno [21] | Westmead Merlin – Ladywell Girl | 33.28 | Fraser Black | 7-2 | |
2002 | Mega Delight [22] | Smooth Rumble – Knockeevan Girl | 33.10 | Seamus Graham | 5-4f | Track record |
2003 | Droopys Gloria [23] | Droopys Merson – Lisnakill Vicky | 33.58 | Graham Calvert | 20/1 | |
2004 | Karma Knight [24] | Joannestown Cash – Droopys Andrea | 33.12 | Stephen Bourke | 5/2jf | |
2005 | Make All [25] | Toms The Best – Glynnscrossqueen | 33.29 | Graham Calvert | 1/1f | |
2006 | Holborn Major [26] | Top Honcho – Holborn Miss | 33.26 | James Courtney | 5/2 | |
2007 | Micks Savings [27] | Top Savings – Turbo Flight | 32.92 | Pat Buckley | 4/7f | Track record |
2008 | Forest Baby [28] | Top Honcho – Colorado Tina | 33.33 | Francis Murray | 10/1 | |
2009 | Puckane Lady [29] | Top Savings – Proud Roslea | 33.65 | Maura Molloy | 14/1 | |
2010 | Definate Opinion [30] | Surf Lorian – Josiva | 33.20 | Patrick Guilfoyle | 6/4jf | |
2011 | Definate Opinion [31] | Surf Lorian – Josiva | 33.23 | Patrick Guilfoyle | 4/5f | |
2012 | Subway Ruth [32] | Hondo Black – Forest Baby | 33.07 | Francie Murray | 3/1 | |
2013 | Gizmo Classic [33] | Oran Classic – Shelbourne Kay | 33.23 | John McGee Sr. | 4/5f | dead-heat |
2013 | Ringtown Snowy [33] | Head Bound – Ringtown Blue | 33.23 | Paul Hennessy | 7/2 | dead-heat |
2014 | Kathleens Holly [34] | Kinloch Brae – Razldazl Lily | 33.50 | Bobby Scullion | 6/1 | |
2015 | Paradise Maverik [35] | Royal Impact – Paradise Alanna | 32.71 | Pat Buckley | 4/7f | |
2016 | Slippery Fred [36] | Tullymurry Act – Droopys Blossom | 33.31 | Pat Buckley | 12/1 | |
2017 | Vivaro Swift [37] | Droopys Scolari – Coolbeg Gemma | 33.23 | Kenneth Busteed | 2/1f | |
2018 | Master Grizzly [38] | Paradise Madison – Diggers Rest | 33.21 | Declan Byrne | 8/1 | |
2019 | Skywalker Logan [39] | Tarsna Havana – Sizzling Sarah | 33.40 | Patrick Guilfoyle | 5/4f | |
2020 | Meenagh Miracle[40] | Farloe Rumble – Rios Girl | 32.75 | Michael Corr | No SP+ | Track record |
2021 | Amazing Alice[41] | Aero Majestic – Droopys Coast | 33.20 | Patrick Guilfoyle | 9/4 | |
2022 | Magical Mary[42] | Droopys Jet – Mystical Moll | 33.06 | Patrick Guilfoyle | 4/7f | |
2023 | Bobsleigh Dream[43] | Droopys Sydney – Bobsleigh Jet | 32.79 | Pat Buckley | 9/4 | |
2024 | Singalong Dolly[44] | Droopys Sydney – Mydras Dawn | 32.74 | Pat Buckley | 4/11f | Track record |
+No SP due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
References
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- ^ "The Cesarewitch". Drogheda Independent. 23 September 1961. Retrieved 26 May 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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- ^ "Cesarewitch for Dublin dog". Drogheda Independent. 17 September 1966. Retrieved 26 May 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Rapid Maxi lives up to name". Drogheda Independent. 17 September 1971. p. 17 – via British Newspaper Archives.
- ^ "Cesarewitch goes to Antrim dog". Drogheda Independent. 15 September 1972. p. 19 – via British Newspaper Archives.
- ^ "All records go at Cesarewitch". Drogheda Independent. 21 September 1973. p. 15 – via British Newspaper Archives.
- ^ "Trap trouble in classic creates speculation". Drogheda Independent. 20 September 1974. p. 15 – via British Newspaper Archives.
- ^ "Confidence vote justified by Ballybeg Prim". Drogheda Independent. 19 September 1975. p. 17 – via British Newspaper Archives.
- ^ "Murray's Turn wins classic before a record crowd". Drogheda Independent. 17 September 1976. p. 15 – via British Newspaper Archives.
- ^ "Shock victory by outsider at Navan". Drogheda Independent. 16 September 1977. p. 21 – via British Newspaper Archives.
- ^ "Outsider provides a real shock". Drogheda Independent. 21 September 1979. p. 23 – via British Newspaper Archives.
- ^ "Great win for Sharons and Jack". Drogheda Independent. 26 July 1985. p. 18 – via British Newspaper Archives.
- ^ "Cranley Stays on best of all". Irish Independent. 18 July 1986. p. 15 – via British Newspaper Archives.
- ^ "Another for Ger". Irish Independent. 24 July 1987. p. 13 – via British Newspaper Archives.
- ^ "Remember When July". Greyhound Star.
- ^ "Cesarewitch glory for Gunboat Jeff". Irish Independent. 3 July 1992. p. 16 – via British Newspaper Archives.
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- ^ "Race 6 - FINAL OF THE 2004 RED MILLS IRISH CESAREWITCH Flat 600". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ^ "FINAL OF THE 2005 RED MILLS IRISH CESAREWITCH". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ^ "Race 7 - FINAL OF THE 2006 GAIN FEEDS IRISH CESAREWITCH Flat 600". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ^ "THE 2007 GAIN FEEDS IRISH CESAREWITCH Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
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- ^ "The 2011 Gain Feeds Irish Cesarewitch Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ^ "The 2012 Gain Feeds Irish Cesarewitch Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
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- ^ "2015 Gain Dog Food Irish Cesarewitch Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ^ "2016 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
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- ^ "Cesarewitch final result". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ^ "Irish Cesarewitch Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ^ "The 2020 Irish Cesarewitch Open 600 final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ "SIS Irish Cesarewitch Open 600 2021 Final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch Open 600 Final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch Open 600". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ "Time Irish Cesarewitch Open 600 2024 Final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 30 March 2024.