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The 1943 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July and August with the final being held at
Harold's Cross Stadium Harold's Cross Stadium was a greyhound racing stadium in Harold's Cross, Dublin, owned and operated by the Irish Greyhound Board. Facilities included a grandstand restaurant, carvery, a number of bars, totalisator betting and seating. Racin ...
in Dublin on 6 August. The winner Famous Knight was owned by Miss R Monaghan and trained by Bertie Tierney.


Final result

At Harolds Cross, 6 August (over 525 yards):


Distances

2, 1 (lengths)


Competition Report

Famous Knight a red fawn dog started as ante-post favourite and in the first round won in 30.29, the time was bettered by Blackrock Border who recorded a 30.12 win. The fastest second round wins were Kusta Bok (30.25) and Race Day (30.40) but Famous Knight won again in 30.49. In the semi-finals on 30 July Famous Knight defeated Double Rum by one length in 30.30, followed by a 30.45 win for Discretion from Kusta Bok in a heat that saw Blackrock Border eliminated. The third semi was taken by Down the Dee from Brilliant Smile in a slow 30.98. In the final Kusta Bok broke well and led until the third bend before the expected move from Famous Knight took place. The latter went on to win by two lengths from a strong finishing Discretion.


See also

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1943 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year The 1943 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year was the 18th year of greyhound racing in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Roll of honour Summary War time attendances remained strong but there were no known new tracks opened. The only major competiti ...


References

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