138:(the first time since 1947). Winter Bell lined up as a first finalist for Clare Orton, son of Sidney Orton. Four of the finalists had made the final without winning any of the rounds and only the two semi-final winners came into the final with winning form. It was Oregon Prince that led at the first but moved wide allowing Palms Printer room to take a decisive lead. Oregon Prince battled well right up until the home straight when Palms Printers superior stamina told. Clopook was unfortunately knocked over.
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Manager selected 36 greyhounds leaving 12 remaining places. They would be gained from three afternoon trial sessions and eight qualifying heats to determine the 12 final places. Qualifiers included Winter Bell and Clopook, the latter trained by 28 year old
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First round casualties included both of the
Clonalvy brothers, Duleek Dandy and two other strongly supported runners Careless Look and Prairie Flash. The bookmaker's only liability was Oregon Prince trained by
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The ante-post favourites list was headed by Oregon Prince (8-1) and Spider Hill (10-1). Other leading contenders were litter brothers
Clonalvy Pride and Clonalvy Romance; the latter had won the
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Printer beat early leader Clopook to win in 28.69, third spot went to Spider Hill. The second semi went to Oregon Prince who won easily in 28.74 sec.
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a month earlier. Defending champion Duleek Dandy was also entered for the event but had suffered a broken hock in late summer.
113:(much later known as Gaskin Sr.) Gaskin was a new trainer only being granted his licence two months before the Derby started.
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who won heat two. One second round heat contained Oregon Prince and
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432:"Monthly Greyhound Star (Remember When) June edition".
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421:. Greyhound Star. 7 April 2018.
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273:(White City - London)
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94:1961 Greyhound Derby
472:. Ringpress Books.
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104:Competition Report
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118:Grand Prix
51:Start date
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158:Breeding
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343:See also
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