1928 English Greyhound Derby

1928 English Greyhound Derby
Location White City Stadium

The 1928 Greyhound Derby Final took place on 28 July 1928 at White City Stadium.[1] There was an increase in prize money on the previous year with the Greyhound Racing Association offering substantial sums of £1,500 and a gold cup for the winner, £500 to the runner-up and £200 to third place.[2] The Derby distance increased from 500 to 525 yards and all the qualifying rounds were held at White City. There were 96 entries from around the country.[3]

Final result

At White City (over 525 yards):[4]

Position Name of Greyhound Breeding Trap SP Finish Time Trainer
1st Boher Ash Over the Water - Honey Bee II 15-130.48 Tommy Johnston Sr. (Powderhall)
2nd Fabulous Figure De Novo - Flash and Flare 211-10f30.50 Joe Harmon (White City - London)
3rd Musical Box Jamie - Bracelet 45-130.52 John 'Jack' Golder (White City - London)
4th Bendeemer Ballyshannon - Ballyvoyle 3100-830.68 John 'Jack' Kennedy (Harringay)
5th Moorland Rover Cheerful Speed - Moorland Falcon 54-130.74 Godfrey Hyde-Clarke (White City - London)
6th Baby Elephant Jamie - Naughty Ninette 620-130.80 Joe Harmon (White City - London)

Distances

hd, hd, 2, ¾, ¾ (lengths)

See also

References

  1. "Results". Times [London, England] 30 July 1928: 4. The Times Digital Archive.
  2. "1928". Greyhound Data.
  3. Dack, Barrie (1990). Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years, page 54 & 55. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-36-8.
  4. "1928". Greyhound Data.
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