Horse race
| Location | Celtic Park |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1938 |
| Last run | 1983 |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 525 yards |
The McAlevey Gold Cup was a greyhound racing competition held annually at Celtic Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was introduced in 1938 for greyhounds bred in Ireland and not over two years of age.
The competition was also known as the home-bred produce Stakes and offered a significant winner's prize of £600 in 1946. When the race was won by Dillies Pigalle in 1966 the winning time was a National Record.
The event was not held from 1978 to 1980 due to the temporary closure of Celtic Park. The competition came to an end in 1983 following the permanent closure of Celtic Park.
Venues & distances
- 1938-1983 (Celtic Park, 525y)
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Time (sec) | Trainer | Notes/ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Leo's Gift | 30.21 | ||
| 1939 | Myroe Roving Boy | 30.12 | ||
| 1940 | Munster Hills | 30.36 | ||
| 1941 | Carnagh Moon | 30.14 | ||
| 1945 | Kilrea Try That | 30.34 | ||
| 1946 | Mad Midnight | 30.12 | ||
| 1947 | Priceless Border | 29.54 | ||
| 1948 | Newhill Rose Again | 30.12 | ||
| 1949 | Lone Train | 29.54 | ||
| 1950 | Creole Fair | 29.49 | ||
| 1951 | Aughaway | 29.49 | ||
| 1952 | Clongorey Nina | 30.24 | ||
| 1953 | Racing Snob | 29.61 | ||
| 1954 | Coolkill Chieftain | 29.75 | ||
| 1955 | Tully Joker | 29.76 | ||
| 1956 | Dunmore King | 29.44 | ||
| 1957 | Cleo's Sprig | 29.32 | ||
| 1958 | Imperial Ivan | 29.82 | ||
| 1959 | Northern Customer | 29.14 | Wilfie Tweed | |
| 1960 | Rockmount | 29.33 | ||
| 1961 | This Is Broadway | 29.51 | ||
| 1962 | Marne | 29.62 | ||
| 1963 | Right Choice | 29.68 | ||
| 1964 | Millies Dandy | 29.14 | Jack Mullan | |
| 1965 | Billy Gale | 29.51 | ||
| 1966 | Dillie's Pigalle | 28.86 | Ronnie Chandler | Track Record |
| 1967 | Prince Queensnil | 29.48 | ||
| 1968 | Rapid Streak | 29.22 | ||
| 1969 | Piper Play | 29.52 | ||
| 1970 | Kirkland Darkie | 29.27 | ||
| 1971 | Rapid Brandy | 29.51 | ||
| 1972 | Itsachampion | 29.72 | Leslie McNair | |
| 1973 | Killybrick | 29.55 | ||
| 1974 | Lucky Mint | 29.23 | ||
| 1975 | Win Sam | 28.86 | ||
| 1976 | Garford Maxi | 29.34 | ||
| 1977 | Macash Queen | 29.38 | ||
| 1978-80 | not held | |||
| 1981 | Cloghogue Lady | 29.69 | Frank McKee | |
| 1982 | Pialba | 29.70 | ||
| 1983 | Major Black | 29.48 | ||
References
- ^ Genders, Roy (1975). The Greyhound and Racing Greyhound, page 98-100. Page Brothers (Norwich). ISBN 0-85020-0474.
- Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing, page 280-281. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
- ^ "Irish Greyhound Review". Vol. 4. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd. 1982. p. 58.
- Genders, Roy (1990). NGRC book of Greyhound Racing. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 0-7207-1804-X.
- Dack, Barrie (1990). Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years pages 99/100/101. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-36-8.
- "Ulster Dog's London Win". Belfast Telegraph. 11 June 1956. Retrieved 17 December 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- "Northern Customer carries off Cup". Ireland's Saturday Night. 16 May 1959. Retrieved 18 December 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- "Feature event winners". Belfast Telegraph. 13 December 1966. Retrieved 17 December 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- "Dillie's Pigalle storms home". Belfast News-Letter. 14 May 1966. Retrieved 18 December 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.