Callanan Cup

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]

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. 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.[3] The race was called the Callanan Memorial Cup from 1970-1981 after which it was discontinued.[4]

Past winners

Year Winner Time Notes
1947 Daring Flash
1949 Last Tornado 30.20
1954 Baytown Coak 29.44
1957 Solar Prince
1962 Jerrys Clipper 29.42
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
1979 Matlock 29.80
1980 Endless Star 30.24
1981 Blue Stone 30.18

Venues & Distances

References

  1. ↑ Comyn, John. 50 Years of Greyhound Racing in Ireland, page 207. Aherlow Publishers Ltd.
  2. ↑ Fortune, Michael. Irish Greyhound Derby 1932–1981. Victory Irish Promotions Ltd.
  3. ↑ Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing, page 292. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
  4. ↑ Genders, Roy (1990). NGRC book of Greyhound Racing, page 251. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 0-7207-1804-X.
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