The Callanan Cup was a leading greyhound racing competition held annually at Harold's Cross Stadium in the city district of Harold's Cross, Dublin, Ireland.[1]
| Location | Harold's Cross Stadium |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1947 |
| Last run | 1981 |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 525 yards |
It was inaugurated after the Second World War and was used by many leading connections as a warm up competition to the Irish Greyhound Derby.[2]
It was a major competition and was an integral part of the Irish greyhound racing calendar and was set up in memory of Arthur 'Doc' Callanan after he died in October 1945.[3] Callanan was the original veterinary surgeon at the Dublin track when it opened in 1928 and he saved the lives of Mick the Miller in 1928 and Creamery Border in 1932.[4] The race was called the Callanan Memorial Cup from 1970-1981 after which it was discontinued.[5]
Past winners
edit| Year | Winner | Time | Trainer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Daring Flash | |||
| 1949 | Last Tornado | 30.20 | ||
| 1952 | The Grand Champion [6] | |||
| 1954 | Baytown Coak | 29.44 | ||
| 1957 | Solar Prince [7] | Ed Brennan | ||
| 1962 | Jerrys Clipper [8] | 29.42 | Jerry O'Dea | |
| 1963 | Bit of Game | 29.55 | ||
| 1964 | Hi Express | 29.70 | ||
| 1965 | Ardscull Lady | 29.55 | ||
| 1966 | Clomoney Grand | 29.03 | ||
| 1967 | Tiny'’s Tidy Town | 29.40 | ||
| 1968 | Proud Lincoln | 29.16 | ||
| 1969 | Finola's Yarn | 29.72 | ||
| 1970 | Rosmore Robin | 29.40 | ||
| 1971 | Lucky Punter | 29.58 | ||
| 1972 | Eighthouses | 29.62 | ||
| 1973 | Ardrine Moss | 29.54 | ||
| 1974 | Tommy Astaire | 29.26 | ||
| 1975 | Tommy Astaire | 29.36 | ||
| 1976 | Peruvian Style | 29.30 | ||
| 1977 | Cautious Cal | 29.56 | Liam Collins | |
| 1979 | Matlock | 29.80 | ||
| 1980 | Endless Star | 30.24 | ||
| 1981 | Blue Stone | 30.18 | Johnny Haynes |
Venues & Distances
edit- 1947-1981 (Harolds Cross 525y)
References
edit- ^ Comyn, John. 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland, page 207. Aherlow Publishers Ltd.
- ^ Fortune, Michael. Irish Greyhound Derby 1932–1981. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd.
- ^ "Remember When - August 2019". Greyhound Star. 4 August 2019.
- ^ Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing, page 292. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
- ^ Genders, Roy (1990). NGRC book of Greyhound Racing, page 251. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 0-7207-1804-X.
- ^ "Monthly Greyhound Star (Remember When 1959) January edition". Greyhound Star.
- ^ "REMEMBER WHEN: SEPTEMBER". Greyhound Star. September 2019.
- ^ Comyn, John. 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland. Aherlow Publishers Ltd. p. 133.