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Gay McKenna finally won the Irish Derby with
Ballyowen Chief a greyhound he trained for his wife Lillie. The McKenna family had gone close in the past with Gay’s father Joe finishing runner up back in 1934. With the prize money for the Irish Derby now at a record £2,000, Gay McKenna kept Ballyowen
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Chieftain, went from strength to strength winning well in the second round beating Ballyowen Chief by five lengths in 29.28. Monalee King and Clomoney Grand were both eliminated but Val's Prince and Always Proud won their heats.
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Ballyowen Chief ran a superb race to catch early leader Tanyard Heather and the former eased to a three length victory, Hack up Chieftain was unlucky after finding trouble and ran on strongly for third place.
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Chieftain. Hack Up Chieftain available at 20-1 ante post, went fastest in the opening round recording 29.28, just half a length outside of the track record. Ballyowen Chief won in 29.32 and
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Chieftain won again beating Tanyard Heather. Vals Prince defeated Fraoc in the second semi-final decider and the last one was won by Dorado from Ballyowen Chief.
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Chief in his own kennel following the request from his owner Martin Kelly to find a buyer for the greyhound. McKenna's wife Lillie bought the dog and entered him for the Derby.
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