Laurels (Irish greyhounds)


This page is about the Irish Greyhound Race. For the British race, see Laurels.
The Laurels is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium located in Bishopstown, west of Cork, County Cork, Ireland.
It was hosted by the old Cork Greyhound Stadium from 1944–1999 but inevitably continued to be held at the new track after it opened.
It is a prestigious event targeted by many of Ireland's leading greyhounds and is an integral part of the Irish greyhound racing calendar.
Clonbrien Hero owned by Ms. Kay Murphy of Athlacca, Co. Limerick set a new record for the final of The Laurels when he won by three lengths in a time of 28.10 on 22 July 2017.

Past winners

YearWinnerBreedingTimeTrainerSPNotes
1944Robeen PrinterPrinter – Deoc Deireannach28.98
1945Munster HotelHighland Rum – Ballinspittle29.20
1946Ballinrea ExpressRebel Express – Champion Queen28.80
1947Careless BorderRuby Border – Volcut28.80
1948Double ShadowDark Shadow – Grosvenors Lady28.33
1949Spanish ChestnutRebel Abbey – Cordal Moonlight28.55
1950Spanish ChestnutRebel Abbey – Cordal Moonlight28.70
1951Knockrour FavouriteBellas Prince – Favourite Tip28.85Jack Lynch
1952Tragumna DasherDark Shadow – Bran Cream28.70
1953Templenoe RebelBallymac Ball – Templenoe Medora28.55
1954Come on BellaLucky Tanist – Knockrour Bella28.90
1955Spanish BattleshipSpanish Chestnut – Ballyseedy Memory28.35
1956Rather GrandThe Grand Champion – Ashbrook Gift29.00
1957Kilcasey Streak28.80
1958Brook PrancerGlittering Look – Shaggy Dancer28.43
1959Celbridge ChanceEridanus – Avril28.50
1960Last LapThe Grand Champion – Dooniskey Lass28.15
1961Round Tower RoseChampion Prince – Knockdrina Rose29.80
1962Dark BabyKnockrour Again – Ronnoc Miss29.40Track record
1963Powerstown ProperHi There – Faoide29.75
1964Tanyard HeatherOregon Prince – Clonbanin Chariot29.20 P Cashman
1965Boro ParachuteCrazy Parachute – Anjone29.60
1966Westpark AshHi There – Westpark Ballet29.40
1967PhilotimoBooked Out – Pride of Corrin29.65 C Kelleher
1968Flaming KingMarket Green – Maglin Lady29.25 S Moran
1969Skipping TimMyross Again – Right On Time29.50 Dave Cashman
1970Gabriel BoyYanka Boy – Gabriel Star29.25Ger McKenna
1971Ivy Hall FlashProud Lincoln – Ivy Hall Rose29.15 Paddy Keane
1972Dublin EilyMaryville Hi – Right Champion29.70 J Buckley
1973Kilbracken StyleKilbelin Style – Maggie Ann29.10 Paddy Keane
1974Silent ThoughtIvy Hall Flash – Oulartwick Jane29.50Paddy Keane
1975Moonshine BanditYanka Boy – Westpark Roma29.30Christy O'Callaghan
1976Nameless StarRitas Choice – Itsastar29.30 Ger McKenna
1977Ashleigh HonourKudas Honour – Miss Ashleigh29.15 Dave Cashman
1978Knockrour GirlBright Lad – Knockrour Last29.40 Denis Lynch
1979Knockrour SlaveSole Aim – Knockrour Exile29.45 Ger McKenna
1980Knockrour SlaveSole Aim – Knockrour Exile29.00Ger McKennaTrack record
1981Knockeen MasterLaurdella Fun – Knockeen Guest29.50 Christy O'Callaghan
1982The StrangerDark Mercury – Lovely Blend28.95 Christy O'CallaghanTrack record
1983Back GardenKnockrour Slave – Sweeping Billy29.66 Ger McKenna
1984Rugged MickCeili Band – Blueberry Pet29.09 Ger McKenna
1985Follow A StarUnder Par – Float A Loan29.42Ger McKenna
1986Big OranOran Jack – Big Deposit29.78 Mrs A Wade
1987Yellow BudYellow Ese – Budweiser29.28 Donie O'Regan
1988Odell KingSail On II – Odell Tansy28.98 M McCarthy
1989Airmount GrandDaleys Gold – Airmount Jewel28.82 Gerald KielyTrack record
1990Adraville BridgeIm Slippy – Milltown Gem28.78Mossy O'ConnorTrack record
1991Terrydrum TicoTico – Gentle Sarah28.86
1992Market RascalCoral Town – Twins Petra29.58
1993Lisglass LassQuare Rocket – Machern28.97Francie Murray
1994Clounmellane OakRavage Again – Rosehip Joy29.44
1995Standard ImageMurlens Slippy – Simply Elite29.04
1996Deerfield BypassDaleys Gold – Black Adraville29.12Ger McKenna
1997Mr PickwickTrade Union – Terrys Whisper29.16 Paul Hennessy1-2f
1998Mr PickwickTrade Union – Terrys Whisper29.29 Paul Hennessy4-5f
1999Lumber BossBatties Rocket – The Other Joy29.42Frances O'Donnell5–1dead-heat
1999Tigers EyeCoalbrook Tiger – Swift Comment29.42Nicky Turner10–1dead-heat
2000Barefoot RidgeSome Picture – Cailin Dilis28.69Paul Hennessy6–1
2001Sonic FlightFrightful Flash – Westmead Flight28.41Dolores Ruth4–1
2002Annual AwardSmooth Rumble – Heres Steppie28.33Eddie Wade7–1
2003Nikita BillieSplit the Bill – Nikita Doll28.34Jack Walsh9–2
2004Boherduff LightHe Knows – Travelling Light28.14Owen McKenna2-1jf
2005Tyrur TedTop Honcho – Watch the Market28.33PJ Fahy4-6f
2006Ardkill JamieTop Savings – Fast Issue28.35Paul Hennessy5–2
2007Catunda HarryElite State – Your So Vain28.18Owen McKenna5-4f
2008Cashen LegendBalintore Brave – Fergus Gold28.74Chris Houilhan14–1
2009Sevenheads BayBallymac Maeve – Travara Daisy28.50Graham Holland4–1
2010Tyrur EndaRazldazl Billy – Regards To Alice28.42PJ Fahy4-6f
2011Razldazl RiogaBrett Lee – Razldazl Pearl28.32Dolores Ruth7–2
2012Knockglass BillyBallymac Maeve – Knockglass Lady28.30Graham Holland2-1f
2013Lassa ExpeditionCrash –Lassa Experience28.39Rachel Wheeler3–1
2014VimmerbyWinetavern Oscar – Wee Rose Garden28.56John Kavanagh3–1
2015Midtown RaffaKinloch Brae – Raffa Baby28.31Maurice O'Connor2-1f
2016Skywalker MannerLeeview Jet – Jibberish28.29Graham Holland5–1
2017Clonbrien HeroRazldazl Jayfkay – Trout or Salmon28.00Graham Holland5–2Final record
2018Rockybay FoleySparta Maestro – Ironically28.37Kieran Lynch4-5f
2019Rockybay FoleySparta Maestro – Ironically28.57Kieran Lynch7-4f

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