McAlevey Gold Cup
| Location | Celtic Park |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1938 |
| Final 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.[1]
The competition was also known as the home-bred produce Stakes and offered a significant winner's prize of £600 in 1946.[1] When the race was won by Dillies Pigalle in 1966 the winning time was a National Record.[2]
The event was not held from 1978 to 1980 due to the temporary closure of Celtic Park.[3] The competition came to an end in 1983 following the permanent closure of Celtic Park.[4]
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 | Tommy Ferguson | [5] |
| 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 | [6][7] | |
| 1957 | Cleo's Sprig | 29.32 | ||
| 1958 | Imperial Ivan | 29.82 | ||
| 1959 | Northern Customer | 29.14 | Wilfie Tweed | [8] |
| 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[9][10] |
| 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[3] | 29.69 | Frank McKee | |
| 1982 | Pialba | 29.70 | ||
| 1983 | Major Black | 29.48 | ||
References
- 1 2 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.
- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ "Can Keep Moving Made Them All Hoarse". Belfast Telegraph. 13 August 1956. Retrieved 4 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ 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.