The Trigo Cup also known as the Ulster Greyhound Derby was a

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competition held annually at Celtic Park in

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, Northern Ireland. It was introduced in 1926 when William Barnett presented a cup to Celtic Park after his horse Trigo won The Derby and St Leger Stakes. The first winner was Black Scab and the Trigo Cup would gain classic status some years later in 1944. From 1966 it was sponsored by

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and became known as the Guinness Ulster Derby and Trigo Cup. The race ended following the closure of Celtic Park.

Venues & Distances

*1929–1931 (Celtic Park, 640y) *1932–1933 (Celtic Park, 600y) *1935–1940 (Celtic Park, 550y) *1944–1980 (Celtic Park, 525y)

Past winners

Discontinued

References

{{UK & Irish greyhound competitions Greyhound racing competitions in Ireland Sports competitions in Belfast Recurring sporting events established in 1929

Venues & Distances

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