The Cox Cup was a greyhound racing competition held annually at Newbridge Greyhound Stadium in Cornelscourt, Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland.[1] It was inaugurated in 1972 [2] and was a prestigious competition in the Irish racing greyhound racing calendar.[3][4] The last running of the event was in 2018.
| Location | Newbridge Greyhound Stadium |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1964 |
| Last run | 2018 |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 550 yards |
| Surface | Sand |
Venues and distances
edit- 1964–1996 (Newbridge 525y)
- 1997–present (Newbridge 550y)
- 2016-2017 (not held)
Past winners
edit| Year | Winner | Breeding | Trainer | Time | SP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Edenberry Chieftain | Knockhill Chieftain – Edenberry Princess | J B O'Donoghue | 30.39 | ||
| 1965 | Olivers Leader | Prairie Flash – Olives Lover | H King | 30.23 | ||
| 1972 | Ashley Park | Local Interest – Magnetic Star | Paddy Keane | 29.56 | ||
| 1973 | Pearl Ring | Faithful Silver - Pavella | Liam Cullen | 29.56 | ||
| 1974 | Nelsons Belle | Nelson Pillar – Society Belle | 29.64 | |||
| 1975 | Newpark Twilight | Moordyke Spot – Some Class | B Matthews | 29.72 | ||
| 1976 | Stop It | Broadford Boy – Beaded Jill | M Drennan | 29.26 | ||
| 1977 | Master Kim | Scintillas Gem – Kilcarrig Flash | Paddy Barry | 29.51 | ||
| 1978 | Point Duty | Here Sonny – Special Tan | Francie Murray | 30.02 | ||
| 1979 | Blushing Spy | Monalee Expert – Smart Spy | A Metcalfe | 29.78 | ||
| 1980 | Brindle Choice | Ritas Choice – Nelson Blast | P & D Broughall | 29.98 | ||
| 1981 | Mistress Post | Minnesota Miller – Post Mistress | G Gray | 29.82 | ||
| 1982 | Cool Countess | Some Skinomage – Another Flame | J Franklin | 29.30 | ||
| 1983 | Celbridge Rose | Liberty Lad – Fleadh Style | Mrs E McBride | 29.28 | ||
| 1984 | Wise Band | Yellow Band – Wyse Choice | Francie Murray | 29.20 | ||
| 1985 | Cast No Stones | Lax Law – Morning Frolics | A Comerford | 29.16 | ||
| 1986 | Yellow Emperor | Moral Support - Damthelie | A Comerford | 29.45 | ||
| 1987 | Dennys Tack | Yellow Band – Rose Wilder | Francie Murray | 29.23 | ||
| 1988 | Amagh Bar | Cronins Bar – Thoor Ballylee | Gerry Duffin | 29.18 | ||
| 1989 | Borris Venture | Manorville Sand – Black Contract | J Muldowney | 29.40 | ||
| 1990 | Loum Lord | Blue Baron - Puddles | T Fahy | 29.32 | ||
| 1991 | Ardfert Mick | Ardfert Sean – Boher Rita | Matt O'Donnell | 29.00 | ||
| 1992 | Lodgefield Gold | Curryhills Gara – Break Free | 28.90 | |||
| 1993 | Kenmare Gem | Castleyons Gem – Kenmare Boy | Matt O'Donnell | 28.90 | ||
| 1994 | Valais Express | Daleys Gold – Carrick Express | Mary Delmer | 28.96 | ||
| 1995 | Love Another[5] | Greenpark Fox – Little Angeline | Denis Lennon | 28.92 | ||
| 1996 | Summerhill King | Coalbrook Tiger- Woodlawn Mist | 28.96 | |||
| 1997 | Sir Grand | Flashy Sir – Always Grand | Alan Green | 29.98 | ||
| 1998 | Sineads Slaney | Slaneyside Hare – Pearls Girl | Frances O'Donnell | 30.20 | ||
| 1999 | Everton Hero | Slaneyside Hare – Summer Choice | Thomas Harte | 30.10 | ||
| 2000 | Lemon Sash | Ready About – Lemon Miss | Denny Lennon | 30.12 | 3-1 | |
| 2001 | Word Of God | Vintage Prince- Batties Spirit | Frances O'Donnell | 30.09 | 5-1 | |
| 2002 | Flashing Moment | Frisby Flashing – Clonakenny Lace | Jerry Melia | 30.06 | 7-4f | |
| 2003 | Simply Vintage | Vintage Prince – Simply Free | Reggie Roberts | 30.08 | 1-1f | |
| 2004 | Top Boe | Top Honcho – Next Deal | Seamus Graham | 29.89 | 4-9f | |
| 2005 | Disguised | Larkhill Jo – Newbridge Girl | Reggie Roberts | 29.96 | 7-4f | |
| 2006 | Droopys Electric | Droopys Agassi – Droopys Jolie | Pat Buckley | 30.05 | 1-1f | |
| 2007 | Tyrur Lee | Brett Lee – Tyrur Dee | Paul Hennessy | 29.96 | 2-1 | |
| 2008 | Broadacres Turbo | Top Honcho – Riverside Bella | Graham Holland | 30.01 | 4-1 | |
| 2009 | We Paint Houses | Brett Lee – Embassy Lane | Seamus Graham | 30.08 | 9-4 | |
| 2011 | Tyrur Bucko | Tyrur Ted – Tyrur Lisa | Conor Fahy | 29.51 | 7-2 | Track record |
| 2012 | Quail Hollow | Royal Impact – Girl With Guitar | Francie Murray | 29.82 | 6-4f | |
| 2013 | Captain Scolari | Droopys Scolari – Bandicoot Spice | Gerry Holian | 29.82 | 4-1 | |
| 2014 | Redwood Mick | Head Bound – Moynevilla Babe | Anna Gleeson | 29.70 | 1-3f | |
| 2015 | Black Hawkeye[6][7] | Westmead Hawk – Silent Bargain | Jimmy Melia | 30.15 | 5-2 | |
| 2018 | Kylehill Strauss[8] | Tullymurry Act - Kylehill Eugenie | Raymond Dowling | 30.41 | 3-1 |
References
edit- ^ Hobbs, Jonathan (2007). Greyhound Annual 2008, page 171. Raceform. ISBN 978-1-905153-53-4.
- ^ Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing, page 303. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
- ^ "Feature Events" (PDF). Irish Greyhound Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 November 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- ^ Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File, year 341. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
- ^ "Love Another for Lennon". Irish Independent. 23 June 1995. Retrieved 20 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "2015 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
- ^ "Black Eyed his chance in Cox Cup". Greyhound Star. 13 June 2015.
- ^ "2018 Cox Cup final". Irish Greyhound Board.