Race of Champions
Feature race
Slippy Cian
LocationKingdom Greyhound Stadium
Inaugurated2008
SponsorDenis Murphy
Race information
Distance550 yards
SurfaceSand
Purse€15,000 (winner)

The Race of Champions is a greyhound racing competition held annually at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.[1]

Race history

It was inaugurated in 2008 and therefore is a relatively new event but due to the significant winners prize money on offer stands as a feature event in the Irish racing calendar.[2] The event offers one of the richest prizes for a one-off race.[3] In 2019, the competition was sponsored by Navillus and previous to that was sponsored by Boylesports and served as a major fundraiser for the Kerry GAA training fund, while showcasing how the greyhound industry plays a pivotal role in the local community.[4]

The event has been won a record five times by Graham Holland.

Venues & Distances

  • 2008-present (Tralee 550y)

Sponsors

  • 2008–2011 (Paddy O'Sullivan)
  • 2012–2012 (Betdaq)
  • 2013–2017 (Boylesports)
  • 2018–2018 (Kerry G.A.A Supporters)
  • 2019–2019 (Navillus)
  • 2021–2021 (S.I.S)
  • 2022–present (Denis Murphy)

Past winners

Year Winner Breeding Trainer SP Time Notes
2008 Melodys Pat [5]Larkhill Jo – Urla MelodyPa Fitzgerald3-129.62Track record
2009 Cash Dream [6]Crash – A Little SlowGerry Holian6-130.49
2010 Beaming Dilemma [7]Brett Lee – Beaming HeartPat Buckley8-129.66
2011 Deerfield Music [8]Ace Hi Rumble – Droopys BoleroMaurice (Mossy) O’Connor6-4f29.52Track record
2012 Razldazl Rioga [9]Brett Lee – Razldazl PearlDolores Ruth9-4f29.58
2013 Farloe Trent [10]Hondo Black – Final PearlPat Buckley6-129.43Track record
2014 Sidarian Blaze [11]Kinloch Brae – Silverhill TinaGraham Holland5-229.57
2015 Rural Hawaii [12]Head Bound – Duck FatGraham Holland6-129.52
2016 Paradise Maverick [13]Royal Impact – Paradise AlannaPat Buckley4-129.61
2017 Killinan Rosie[14]Brett Lee – Killinan BabyPat Buckley7-129.62
2018 Clonbrien Hero[15]Razldazl Jayfkay – Trout or SalmonGraham Holland5-229.99
2019 Slippy Cian[16]Crash – Global LibertyGraham Holland2/129.60
2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
2021 Explosive Boy[17]Good News – Delightful GirlPatrick GuilfoyleNo SP29.36No SP due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
2022 Bockos Budsit[18]Laughil Blake – Matts MonicaGraham Holland9/229.43
2023 Ballinabola Ed[19]Confident Rankin – Dolls LadyPat Buckley1/1f29.23

References

  1. ↑ "Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
  2. ↑ "Feature Events" (PDF). Irish Greyhound Board.
  3. ↑ "Race of Champions at Tralee to be south's richest ever one-off". Racing Post.
  4. ↑ "Boylesports Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
  5. ↑ "Paddy O'Sullivan "Spring Twilight" Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
  6. ↑ "Lynch Family "Paddy O'Sullivan" Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
  7. ↑ "Paddy O Sullivan Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  8. ↑ "Paddy O Sullivan Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  9. ↑ "Betdaq Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  10. ↑ "Boylesports.com Race Of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  11. ↑ "Boylesports.com Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  12. ↑ "2015 Boylesports Race of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  13. ↑ "2016 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
  14. ↑ "Race of Champions". Irish Greyhound Board.
  15. ↑ "race of Champions race meeting". Irish Greyhound Board.
  16. ↑ "Navillus Race Of Champions Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  17. ↑ "SIS Race Of Champions Final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  18. ↑ "Callaway Rambler@Stud Race Of Champions". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  19. ↑ "Callaway Rambler@Stud Race Of Champions". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
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