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
1960 Irish Greyhound Derby the champion Perrys Apple only attracted a 750 guineas on a reserve of £2,250. Meanwhile, Pigalle Wonder now aged four and a half years old was retired and he served nearly ten years at stud, during which time his influence on greyhound racing was to prove considerable. 1960 Irish Greyhound Derby The 1960 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July and August with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 13 August 1960. The winner Perrys Apple won £1,000 and was owned and trained by Paddy Behan and bred by Charlie Weld. At Shelbourne, 13 August (over