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
1933 Irish Greyhound Derby In the final Monologue was only in fourth place after breaking from the traps but showed enough pace to take the lead by the first bend. Right Incline finished strongly but could not catch Monologue. 1933 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year 1933 Irish Greyhound Derby The 1933 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August and September with the final being held on 2 September 1933 at Shelbourne Park in Dublin. The 1933 Irish Derby was awarded to Shelbourne Park once again by the Irish Coursing Club (ICC). The Harold's Cross Stadium management were left angered after missing out again