The Gold Cup is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Shelbourne Park in Dublin, Ireland. The event was inaugurated in 1998 when the track's totalisator provider called Tote agreed to sponsor a 48 runner event with a £5,000 first prize.
Venues and distances 1998–2010 (Shelbourne Park, 525y) 2011–2012 (Shelbourne Park, 550y) 2013–present (Shelbourne Park, 525y)
Sponsors 1998–2011, 2014–2015, 2024 (Tote) 2012–2013 (Satellite Information Services (SIS)) 2016–2021 (Best Car Parks) 2022–2022 (Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System) 2023–2023 (Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings)
Past winners YearWinnerBreedingTrainerSPTime (sec)Notes/ref1998 Real Branch Right Move UK – New Branch Denis Shanahan4/5f 28.981999 April Surprise Beaming Surprise – Serene Lady Paul Hennessy 5/2jf 28.852000 Joannestown Cash Cry Dalcash – Ali Sheba Paul Hennessy 6/4f 29.002001 Late Late Show Spiral Nikita – Ullid Citrate Paul Hennessy 1/2f 28.772002 Jet Spray Kilmessan Jet – Roving Mindy Francie Murray 7/4 28.772003 Clover Hare Vintage Prince – CailinDilis Michael O'Donovan 2/1 28.522004 First Charter Jamella Prince – Newbridge Girl Reggie Roberts 5/2 29.662005 Tyrur Ted Top Honcho – Watch the Market Paul Hennessy11/8 28.252006 Mineola Farloe Top Honcho – Farloe Dingle Seamus Graham 9/4f 28.382007 Ballyhoe Marble Mustang Yank – Ballyhoe Pivotal Francie Murray 1/1f 28.322008 Tyrur Kenny Top Honcho – Tyrur Pearl Paul Hennessy 25/1 28.862009 Swords Prince Head Bound – Katie King Brian Madigan 2/1f 28.442010 De Ex Factor Crash – Late Delivery Paul Hennessy 6/1 28.382011 Slippery Bob Top Honcho – Steamy Windows Larry Dunne 3/1 29.862012 Piercestown Sand Ace Hi Rumble – Tyford Blackie Shanks Whelan 8/1 29.712013 Priceless Sky Royal Impact – Priceless Pearl Paul Hennessy 7/1 28.912014 Kilgraney Tomson Aries Son – Lady Kilgraney Mary Buggy 5/1 28.482015 Fiery Splendour Tubbertelly Dubh – Any Time AgainOwen McKenna 5/4f 28.382016 Slippery Fred Brett Lee – Steamy Windows Larry Dunne 6/4f28.622017 cancelled due to protests by the DGOBA over the February closure of Harold's Cross Stadium2018 Chespirito Vulturi – Coolavanny Angie Liam Dowling 7/1 28.532019 Music Toour Ears Droopys Jet – Glideaway Marina Patrick Guilfoyle 7/2 28.332020 Ballymac Anton Ballymac Best – Coolavanny Angie Liam Dowling 7/4f28.872021 Inforapenny Farloe Rumble – Rios GirlKieran Lynch 5/1 28.972022 Skywalker Barry Droopys Jet – Calzaghe JanMichael J O' Donovan 2/1 28.362023 Bogger Hunter Skywalker Farloe – Bottle of BanterIan Reilly 9/1 28.522024 Boylesports Coco Droopys Sydney – Barn Swallow Dolores Ruth 7/4f 28.522025Seven BeachPestana Whitings – GiftJennifer O'Donnell4/128.52 2026ColoursaregreenKing Sheeran – Magical MaryPaul Hennessy17/2 28.38
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