The 1937 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 31 July.
The winner Muinessa was owned by Nuala O'Byrne.
Final result At Shelbourne Park, 31 July (over 525 yards): +PositionName of GreyhoundBreedingTrapSPTimeTrainer1st Muinessa Slanebeg - Won But Lost 5 6-130.85Nuala O’Byrne2nd Western Skipper Mechanical Cut - Truthful Goddess 6 6-4f 31.01Tom Black3rdTee Bawn 2 5-2 31.07J Kenny4th Sure Line 2 10-1 GrahamunplacedAnother Sunville 47-1 O’CallaghanunplacedBlackstream Bridge Nora's Cutlet - Eagles Reel 3 5-1 Michael Sheehan
Distances 2, ¾
Competition Report In the final Muinessa came out top in a very competitive final with all greyhounds showing in the final. Blackstream Bridge, Tee Bawn and Western Skipper all vied for the lead until the third bend before the other three greyhounds Muinessa, Another Sunville and Sure Line all joined them. As the pack approached the fourth bend Western Skipper was marginally ahead before a decisive late burst of pace by Muinessa sealed the win.
Muinessa was bred by Simon Garrahan and owned by his niece Nuala O’Byrne and the final was a one-two finish for County Westmeath connections.
See also 1937 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year
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