Irish Derby Irish Derby The Irish Derby (Irish: Dearbaí na hÉireann) is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs (2,414 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July. It is Ireland's equivalent of the Epsom Derby, and it is currently held three weeks after the English race. The earliest version of the Irish Derby was an event called the O'Darby Stakes. This was established in 1817, but it was discontinued after
1936 Irish Greyhound Derby Minstrel Rover wide which allowed Formal Hope to win in 30.33. In the first semi-final Minstrel Rover defeated Negro's Equal in 30.33 before Formal Hope was eliminated and Good Trump defeated Bhang by six lengths. In the final Minstrel Rover held off a strong finish from the unlucky Negro's Equal. Bhang finished third with Irish St Leger champion Moresby unplaced. 1936 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year 1936 Irish Greyhound Derby The 1936 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadiumin Dublin on August 28. The winner Minstrel Rover won £320 and