Easter_Cup_(greyhounds)

Easter Cup (greyhounds)

Easter Cup (greyhounds)

Irish greyhound racing competition

This article is about the Irish greyhound race. For the Australian horse race, see Easter Cup.

The Easter Cup is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Shelbourne Park in Dublin.[1]

Quick Facts Location, Inaugurated ...

It was inaugurated in 1928.[2]

The event was won by the great Spanish Battleship on twice in 1954 and 1955.[3]

In 2017 the event was postponed following protests by the DGOBA which resulted in a suspension of racing at Shelbourne Park for five months. The protest was over the February closure of Harold's Cross Stadium.[4][5] The 2020 edition was behind closed doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

Venues and distances

  • 1928–2007 (Shelbourne Park 525y)
  • 2008–present (Shelbourne Park 550y)
  • 2017 (not held)

Sponsors

  • 1993–1996 (Daniel J Reilly)
  • 2004–2007 (Donal Reilly)
  • 2009–2009 (BCR Print Management)
  • 2010–2013 (College Causeway/Killahan Phanter)
  • 2014–2015 (Dandelion Bar & Nightclub)
  • 2016–2021 (Ladbrokes)
  • 2022–present (Bresbet)

Past winners

[7]

More information Year, Winner ...

References

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    "Donal Reilly Auctioneers Easter Cup Final '04". Irish Greyhound Board.
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    "2014 Dandelion Bar & Nightclub Easter Cup". Irish Greyhound Board.
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    "2015 Dandelion Bar & Nightclub Easter Cup". Irish Greyhound Board.
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    "The 2022 Breset Easter Cup Final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
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    "2023 BRESBET Easter Cup 550 Final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  42. [42]
    "The 2024 Bresbet Easter Cup 550 Final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
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