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1985 English Greyhound Derby

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Smokey Pete lined up for the final at odds of 8-11 favourite. Jack the Hiker and Carrigeen Chimes challenged for the lead throughout until Pagan Swallow came with a late run to take the victory. Smokey Pete had found crowding and finished a disappointing fifth. A Wimbledon greyhound had won the first
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Wimbledon's standard distance was 460 metres so a new distance of 480 metres was created for the 1985 Derby. This meant that track records would be set and beaten and the first to break the record went to Bertie Gaynor's Lloydsboro Flash in 28.71. Three races later Fearless Champ from the De Mulder
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In round one Hong Kong Mike and Rugged Mick won well but the following night weather conditions played a big part in the elimination of Fearless Champ when heavy rain contributed to his exit. Morans Beef, Daleys Gold, Ballintubber One and Smokey Pete all progressed from wet heats.
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Daleys Gold and One to Note vied for the lead in the first semi-final before bumping caused them to lose ground meaning Walstone, House Hunter and Jack the Hiker all qualified. The remaining semi-final saw Smokey Pete outstay Pagan Swallow and Carrigeen Chimes.
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Daleys Gold won his quarter-final by ten lengths missing a melee that saw Keeper Tom finish third but go lame and add his name to the list of casualties. The other quarter-final heat winners were Minestrone, Clod Hopper and Smokey Pete.
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Morans Beef won his second round heat to remain unbeaten but chipped a bone in his foot and was eventually withdrawn and retired to stud. Smokey Pete caught leader Daleys Gold to win his heat and Keeper Tom won a race that ended with
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Derby that they had hosted with the Rees family becoming the second father and son to each win the Derby. On the supporting card both Ballyregan Bob and
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The distances between the greyhounds are in finishing order and shown in lengths. One length is equal to 0.08 of one second.
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champion Amenhotep sustaining severe cuts. Hong Kong Mike, Ballintubber One and Rugged Mick all went out.
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Phil Rees (junior) emulated his father's 1976 success by winning the Derby with Pagan Swallow.
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bypassed the event due to the fact that the distance of the race was considered too short.
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kennels recorded 28.66. On the final night of qualifying Morans Beef recorded 28.60.
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took place during May and June with the final being held on 22 June 1985 at
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Fearless Champ started as the 10-1 ante post favourite followed by
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Greyhound Derby, the first 60 years, pages 185/186/187/188
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eased to twelve and ten length victories respectively.
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champion Hong Kong Mike (12-1) and Daleys Gold (14-1).
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Index

English Greyhound Derby

Wimbledon Stadium
1984
1986
Wimbledon Stadium
White City Stadium
Daily Mirror
(Wimbledon)
Matt O'Donnell
(Ramsgate)
(Portsmouth)
Kenny Linzell
(Walthamstow)
(Hove)
Pall Mall Stakes
Ballyregan Bob
Laurels
Scurlogue Champ
1985 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year
ISBN
978-1-905153-53-4
ISBN
0-7207-1804-X
"1985"
ISBN
0-7207-1804-X
"Greyhound Star (Remember When - May 1985)"

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