Cesarewitch
Feature race
LocationMullingar Greyhound Stadium
Inaugurated1960
SponsorRacing Post GTV
Race information
Distance600 yards
SurfaceSand
Purse€6,000 (winner)

The Cesarewitch is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium in Ballinderry, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. [1]

It was inaugurated as an Irish classic competition at the Boyne Valley Greyhound Stadium in Navan and took place over 600 yards from 1960 to 1998.[2] However following the closure of the Navan track it switched to Mullingar over the same race distance. [3]

Past winners

Year Winner Breeding Time Trainer SP Notes
1960 Pocket Glass[4]Fourth of July – Ollys Blackie33.85P Gaffney
1961 Perrys Orchard[5]Only Perry – Ryans Demon34.00Patrick Behan
1962 Harem Queen[6]Northern King – Rathlin Christine34.35Alexander McConnell10/1
1963 Mothel ChiefKnock Hill Chieftain – The Grand Duchess33.71Paddy Dunphy
1964 High NoteHi There – Westpark Goldilocks33.80
1965 Butterfly BillyPigalle Wonder – Eight Spot33.26
1966 Pendant[7]Low Pressure – Kilcaskin Krispie33.59Tom McDonnell7/2
1967 Yanka BoyClonalvy Pride – Mille Hawthorn33.38Ger McKenna
1968 Young FerrantiStoneview Jet – Shes There33.88Mick O'Toole
1969 April FlowerNewdown Heather – April Merry33.32Jack Mullan
1970 Postal VoteDusty Trail – Paddistar33.08Gay McKenna
1971 Rapid Maxi[8]Monalee Champion – Rapid Fairy33.22John Dulargy1-3f
1972 Itsachampion[9]Monalee Champion – Cranog Bet33.48Leslie McNair5-2
1973 Ritas Choice[10]Spectre – Toffee Apple II33.04Gay McKenna4-6fTrack record
1974 Ballinatin Boy[11]Myross Again – Arklow Bay34.06John Byrne
1975 Ballybeg Prim[12]Rockfield Era – Ballybeg Pride33.30Ger McKenna4-6f
1976 Murray's Turn[13]Kilbelin Style – Spring Bell33.46Jack Murphy5-1
1977 First Debenture[14]Monalee Champion – Bank Loan33.70P O'Malley8-1
1978 Gullion LadBright Lad – Woodview Mist33.76James McCartan Sr.
1979 Lomans Lad[15]Clomoney Jet – Arctic Maid33.90A Harte12-1
1980 Rahan ShipRail Ship – Rwanyena33.68John Haynes
1981 Murray's MixtureBrush Tim – Stylish Heather33.54Francie Murray
1982 Debbycot LadLiberty Lad – Knockshe Hopeful32.94Cyril Morris
1983 Curryhills SailorSail On II – Minorcas Tulip34.16Eilish Connolly
1984 Summerhill SportShamrock Sailor – Penny Farthing33.44Michael Enright
1985 Sharons Postman[16]Glen Rock – Tipsy Go Flash33.56Jack Murphy7-1
1986 Cranley Special[17]Ders Available – Going Going33.12Francie Murray9-4
1987 Oughter Brigg[18]Noble Brigg – Dromacossane33.08Ger McKenna3-1
1988 Keystone Prince [19]Keystone Rocket – Hardi Hostess33.60Matt Travers5-2
1989 Gourmet ManorManorville Sand – Annagh Moth33.12Gerry Duffin
1990 Fly CruiserMoral Support – Lauragh Pride33.40Ann Power
1991 Big CloudGlen Park Dancer – Spot Dance33.18Eamon McElroy
1992 Gunboat Jeff[20]Whisper Wishes – Gunboat Ann33.32Joe Kenny4-1
1993 RatifyWise Band - Barneys Girl32.68Seamus GrahamTrack record
1994 Roan HurricaneLeaders Best – Roan Elf32.80Matt O'Donnell
1995 Roan HurricaneLeaders Best – Roan Elf33.08Kevin Mallon2-1jf
1996 Bonus PrinceCry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie33.16Paraic Campion1-1f
1997 Bonus PrinceCry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie33.04Paraic Campion
1998 Bonus PrinceCry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie33.48Paraic Campion
2001 Dale Inferno [21]Westmead Merlin – Ladywell Girl33.28Fraser Black7-2
2002 Mega Delight [22]Smooth Rumble – Knockeevan Girl33.10Seamus Graham5-4fTrack record
2003 Droopys Gloria [23]Droopys Merson – Lisnakill Vicky33.58Graham Calvert20/1
2004 Karma Knight [24]Joannestown Cash – Droopys Andrea33.12Stephen Bourke5/2jf
2005 Make All [25]Toms The Best – Glynnscrossqueen33.29Graham Calvert1/1f
2006 Holborn Major [26]Top Honcho – Holborn Miss33.26James Courtney5/2
2007 Micks Savings [27]Top Savings – Turbo Flight32.92Pat Buckley4/7fTrack record
2008 Forest Baby [28]Top Honcho – Colorado Tina33.33Francis Murray10/1
2009 Puckane Lady [29]Top Savings – Proud Roslea33.65Maura Molloy14/1
2010 Definate Opinion [30]Surf Lorian – Josiva33.20Patrick Guilfoyle6/4jf
2011 Definate Opinion [31]Surf Lorian – Josiva33.23Patrick Guilfoyle4/5f
2012 Subway Ruth [32]Hondo Black – Forest Baby33.07Francie Murray3/1
2013 Gizmo Classic [33]Oran Classic – Shelbourne Kay33.23John McGee Sr.4/5fdead-heat
2013 Ringtown Snowy [33]Head Bound – Ringtown Blue33.23Paul Hennessy7/2dead-heat
2014 Kathleens Holly [34]Kinloch Brae – Razldazl Lily33.50Bobby Scullion6/1
2015 Paradise Maverik [35]Royal Impact – Paradise Alanna32.71Pat Buckley4/7f
2016 Slippery Fred [36]Tullymurry Act – Droopys Blossom33.31Pat Buckley12/1
2017 Vivaro Swift [37]Droopys Scolari – Coolbeg Gemma33.23Kenneth Busteed2/1f
2018 Master Grizzly [38]Paradise Madison – Diggers Rest33.21Declan Byrne8/1
2019 Skywalker Logan [39]Tarsna Havana – Sizzling Sarah33.40Patrick Guilfoyle5/4f
2020 Meenagh Miracle[40]Farloe Rumble – Rios Girl32.75Michael CorrNo SP+Track record
2021 Amazing Alice[41]Aero Majestic – Droopys Coast33.20Patrick Guilfoyle9/4
2022 Magical Mary[42]Droopys Jet – Mystical Moll33.06Patrick Guilfoyle4/7f
2023 Bobsleigh Dream[43]Droopys Sydney – Bobsleigh Jet32.79Pat Buckley9/4

+No SP due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions

Venues & distances

  • 1960–1998 (Navan 600y)
  • 2001–present (Mullingar 600y)

Sponsors

  • 1989–1993 (Navan Track Bookmakers)
  • 1994–1996 (Red Mills)
  • 1997–1998 (Bar One)
  • 2001–2005 (Red Mills)
  • 2006–2016 (Gain Feeds)
  • 2017–2017 (Wallace & Murray)
  • 2018–2018 (All Pet Supplies)
  • 2019–2019 (Larry Clancy Memorial)
  • 2021–2021 (SIS (Sports Information Services))
  • 2022–present (Racing Post GTV)

References

  1. ↑ Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing, pages 302-303. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
  2. ↑ Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File, page 340. Ringpress Books. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
  3. ↑ Hobbs, Jonathan (2007). Greyhound Annual 2008, pages 170-171. Raceform. ISBN 978-1-905153-53-4.
  4. ↑ "The Cesarewitch". Drogheda Independent. 29 October 1960. Retrieved 26 May 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ↑ "The Cesarewitch". Drogheda Independent. 23 September 1961. Retrieved 26 May 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ↑ "Cesarewitch Final". Drogheda Independent. 22 September 1962. Retrieved 26 May 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ↑ "Cesarewitch for Dublin dog". Drogheda Independent. 17 September 1966. Retrieved 26 May 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  8. ↑ "Rapid Maxi lives up to name". Drogheda Independent. 17 September 1971. p. 17 – via British Newspaper Archives.
  9. ↑ "Cesarewitch goes to Antrim dog". Drogheda Independent. 15 September 1972. p. 19 – via British Newspaper Archives.
  10. ↑ "All records go at Cesarewitch". Drogheda Independent. 21 September 1973. p. 15 – via British Newspaper Archives.
  11. ↑ "Trap trouble in classic creates speculation". Drogheda Independent. 20 September 1974. p. 15 – via British Newspaper Archives.
  12. ↑ "Confidence vote justified by Ballybeg Prim". Drogheda Independent. 19 September 1975. p. 17 – via British Newspaper Archives.
  13. ↑ "Murray's Turn wins classic before a record crowd". Drogheda Independent. 17 September 1976. p. 15 – via British Newspaper Archives.
  14. ↑ "Shock victory by outsider at Navan". Drogheda Independent. 16 September 1977. p. 21 – via British Newspaper Archives.
  15. ↑ "Outsider provides a real shock". Drogheda Independent. 21 September 1979. p. 23 – via British Newspaper Archives.
  16. ↑ "Great win for Sharons and Jack". Drogheda Independent. 26 July 1985. p. 18 – via British Newspaper Archives.
  17. ↑ "Cranley Stays on best of all". Irish Independent. 18 July 1986. p. 15 – via British Newspaper Archives.
  18. ↑ "Another for Ger". Irish Independent. 24 July 1987. p. 13 – via British Newspaper Archives.
  19. ↑ "Remember When July". Greyhound Star.
  20. ↑ "Cesarewitch glory for Gunboat Jeff". Irish Independent. 3 July 1992. p. 16 – via British Newspaper Archives.
  21. ↑ "Race 16 -Flat 600". Irish Greyhound Board.
  22. ↑ "Race 7 - Flat 600". Irish Greyhound Board.
  23. ↑ "Race 6 - Flat 600". Irish Greyhound Board.
  24. ↑ "Race 6 - FINAL OF THE 2004 RED MILLS IRISH CESAREWITCH Flat 600". Irish Greyhound Board.
  25. ↑ "FINAL OF THE 2005 RED MILLS IRISH CESAREWITCH". Irish Greyhound Board.
  26. ↑ "Race 7 - FINAL OF THE 2006 GAIN FEEDS IRISH CESAREWITCH Flat 600". Irish Greyhound Board.
  27. ↑ "THE 2007 GAIN FEEDS IRISH CESAREWITCH Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  28. ↑ "THE 2008 GAIN FEEDS IRISH CESAREWITCH Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  29. ↑ "Race 9 - Gain Feeds Irish Cesarewitch Open 600 Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  30. ↑ "THE GAIN FEEDS IRISH CESAREWITCH 600 Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  31. ↑ "The 2011 Gain Feeds Irish Cesarewitch Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  32. ↑ "The 2012 Gain Feeds Irish Cesarewitch Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  33. 1 2 "Gain Feeds Irish Cesarewitch Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  34. ↑ "2014 Gain Dog Food Irish Cesarewitch Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  35. ↑ "2015 Gain Dog Food Irish Cesarewitch Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  36. ↑ "2016 Result". Irish Greyhound Board.
  37. ↑ "Gain Feeds Cesarewitch result". Irish Greyhound Board.
  38. ↑ "Cesarewitch final result". Irish Greyhound Board.
  39. ↑ "Irish Cesarewitch Final". Irish Greyhound Board.
  40. ↑ "The 2020 Irish Cesarewitch Open 600 final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  41. ↑ "SIS Irish Cesarewitch Open 600 2021 Final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  42. ↑ "RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch Open 600 Final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  43. ↑ "RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch Open 600". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
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