The Oaks is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Shelbourne Park. First held at

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in 1930, the event was unofficial until 1932. It is an original classic competition in the Irish racing greyhound racing calendar and was officially inaugurated in 1932 following the decision by the Irish Coursing Club to issue a new list of classic races. The event was shared around several tracks in Ireland starting with

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from 1932-1933 and then the two

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venues of Shelbourne Park and

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. Before

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the old

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and Markets Field Greyhound Stadium in

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also both hosted the competition. After the war Shelbourne Park and Harold's Cross both shared the race until sole control was taken by Shelbourne Park in 1992.

Past winners

Venues and distances

*1932-1933 (Clonmel) *1930, 1934, 1936, 1938 (Harolds Cross) *1935, 1937 (Shelbourne Park) *1939, 1943 (Cork) *1942 (Limerick) *1944 Harolds Cross then alternate years with Shelbourne until 1970. *1970-1976, 1982, 1984, 1991 (Harolds Cross) *1977-1981, 1983, 1985-1990 & 1992-present (Shelbourne Park)

References

{{UK & Irish greyhound competitions Greyhound racing competitions in Ireland Greyhound racing competitions in Dublin (city) 1932 establishments in Ireland Recurring sporting events established in 1932 Sport in County Tipperary

Past winners

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