Cesarewitch (Irish greyhound race)

For other uses, see Cesarewitch.
Cesarewitch
1970 winner Postal Vote
ClassFeature
LocationMullingar Greyhound Stadium
Inaugurated1960
SponsorTime Greyhound Nutrition
Race information
Distance600 yards
SurfaceSand
Purse€10,000 (winner)

The Cesarewitch is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium in Ballinderry, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland.[1]

It was inaugurated as an Irish classic competition at the Boyne Valley Greyhound Stadium in Navan and took place over 600 yards from 1960 to 1998.[2] However following the closure of the Navan track it switched to Mullingar over the same race distance. [3]

Venues & distances

  • 1960–1998 (Navan 600y)
  • 2001–present (Mullingar 600y)

Sponsors

  • 1989–1993 (Navan Track Bookmakers)
  • 1994–1996 (Red Mills)
  • 1997–1998 (Bar One)
  • 2001–2005 (Red Mills)
  • 2006–2016 (Gain Feeds)
  • 2017–2017 (Wallace & Murray)
  • 2018–2018 (All Pet Supplies)
  • 2019–2019 (Larry Clancy Memorial)
  • 2021–2021 (SIS (Sports Information Services))
  • 2022–2023 (Racing Post GTV)
  • 2024–2025 (Time)

Past winners

Year Winner Breeding Time (sec) Trainer SP Notes/Ref
1960 Pocket Glass Fourth of July – Ollys Blackie 33.85 P Gaffney [4]
1961 Perrys Orchard Only Perry – Ryans Demon 34.00 Patrick Behan [5]
1962 Harem Queen Northern King – Rathlin Christine 34.35 Alexander McConnell 10/1 [6]
1963 Mothel Chief Knock Hill Chieftain – The Grand Duchess 33.71 Paddy Dunphy
1964 High Note Hi There – Westpark Goldilocks 33.80
1965 Butterfly Billy Pigalle Wonder – Eight Spot 33.26
1966 Pendant Low Pressure – Kilcaskin Krispie 33.59 Tom McDonnell 7/2 [7]
1967 Yanka Boy Clonalvy Pride – Mille Hawthorn 33.38 Ger McKenna
1968 Young Ferranti Stoneview Jet – Shes There 33.88 Mick O'Toole
1969 April Flower Newdown Heather – April Merry 33.32 Jack Mullan
1970 Postal Vote Dusty Trail – Paddistar 33.08 Gay McKenna
1971 Rapid Maxi Monalee Champion – Rapid Fairy 33.22 John Dulargy 1/3f [8]
1972 Itsachampion Monalee Champion – Cranog Bet 33.48 Leslie McNair 5/2 [9]
1973 Ritas Choice Spectre – Toffee Apple II 33.04 Gay McKenna 4/6f Track record[10]
1974 Ballinatin Boy Myross Again – Arklow Bay 34.06 John Byrne [11]
1975 Ballybeg Prim Rockfield Era – Ballybeg Pride 33.30 Ger McKenna 4/6f [12]
1976 Murray's Turn Kilbelin Style – Spring Bell 33.46 Jack Murphy 5/1 [13]
1977 First Debenture Monalee Champion – Bank Loan 33.70 P O'Malley 8/1 [14]
1978 Gullion Lad Bright Lad – Woodview Mist 33.76 James McCartan Sr.
1979 Lomans Lad Clomoney Jet – Arctic Maid 33.90 A Harte 12/1 [15]
1980 Rahan Ship Rail Ship – Rwanyena 33.68 John Haynes
1981 Murray's Mixture Brush Tim – Stylish Heather 33.54 Francie Murray
1982 Debbycot Lad Liberty Lad – Knockshe Hopeful 32.94 Cyril Morris
1983 Curryhills Sailor Sail On II – Minorcas Tulip 34.16 Eilish Connolly
1984 Summerhill Sport Shamrock Sailor – Penny Farthing 33.44 Michael Enright [16]
1985 Sharons Postman Glen Rock – Tipsy Go Flash 33.56 Jack Murphy 7/1 [17]
1986 Cranley Special Ders Available – Going Going 33.12 Francie Murray 9/4 [18]
1987 Oughter Brigg Noble Brigg – Dromacossane 33.08 Ger McKenna 3/1 [19]
1988 Keystone Prince Keystone Rocket – Hardi Hostess 33.60 Matt Travers 5/2 [20]
1989 Gourmet Manor Manorville Sand – Annagh Moth 33.12 Gerry Duffin
1990 Fly Cruiser Moral Support – Lauragh Pride 33.40 Ann Power
1991 Big Cloud Glen Park Dancer – Spot Dance 33.18 Eamon McElroy
1992 Gunboat Jeff Whisper Wishes – Gunboat Ann 33.32 Joe Kenny 4/1 [21]
1993 Ratify Wise Band - Barneys Girl 32.68 Seamus Graham Track record
1994 Roan Hurricane Leaders Best – Roan Elf 32.80 Matt O'Donnell
1995 Roan Hurricane Leaders Best – Roan Elf 33.08 Kevin Mallon 2/1jf
1996 Bonus Prince Cry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie 33.16 Paraic Campion 1/1f [22]
1997 Bonus Prince Cry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie 33.04 Paraic Campion [23]
1998 Bonus Prince Cry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie 33.48 Paraic Campion
2001 Dale Inferno Westmead Merlin – Ladywell Girl 33.28 Fraser Black 7/2 [24]
2002 Mega Delight Smooth Rumble – Knockeevan Girl 33.10 Seamus Graham 5/4f Track record[25]
2003 Droopys Gloria Droopys Merson – Lisnakill Vicky 33.58 Graham Calvert 20/1 [26]
2004 Karma Knight Joannestown Cash – Droopys Andrea 33.12 Stephen Bourke 5/2jf [27]
2005 Make All Toms The Best – Glynnscrossqueen 33.29 Graham Calvert 1/1f [28]
2006 Holborn Major Top Honcho – Holborn Miss 33.26 James Courtney 5/2 [29]
2007 Micks Savings Top Savings – Turbo Flight 32.92 Pat Buckley 4/7f Track record[30]
2008 Forest Baby Top Honcho – Colorado Tina 33.33 Francis Murray 10/1 [31]
2009 Puckane Lady Top Savings – Proud Roslea 33.65 Maura Molloy 14/1 [32]
2010 Definate Opinion Surf Lorian – Josiva 33.20 Patrick Guilfoyle 6/4jf [33]
2011 Definate Opinion Surf Lorian – Josiva 33.23 Patrick Guilfoyle 4/5f [34]
2012 Subway Ruth Hondo Black – Forest Baby 33.07 Francie Murray 3/1 [35]
2013 Gizmo Classic Oran Classic – Shelbourne Kay 33.23 John McGee Sr. 4/5f dead-heat[36]
2013 Ringtown Snowy Head Bound – Ringtown Blue 33.23 Paul Hennessy 7/2 dead-heat[36]
2014 Kathleens Holly Kinloch Brae – Razldazl Lily 33.50 Bobby Scullion 6/1 [37]
2015 Paradise Maverik Royal Impact – Paradise Alanna 32.71 Pat Buckley 4/7f [38]
2016 Slippery Fred Tullymurry Act – Droopys Blossom 33.31 Pat Buckley 12/1 [39]
2017 Vivaro Swift Droopys Scolari – Coolbeg Gemma 33.23 Kenneth Busteed 2/1f [40]
2018 Master Grizzly Paradise Madison – Diggers Rest 33.21 Declan Byrne 8/1 [41]
2019 Skywalker Logan Tarsna Havana – Sizzling Sarah 33.40 Patrick Guilfoyle 5/4f [42]
2020 Meenagh Miracle Farloe Rumble – Rios Girl 32.75 Michael Corr No SP+ Track record[43]
2021 Amazing Alice Aero Majestic – Droopys Coast 33.20 Patrick Guilfoyle 9/4 [44]
2022 Magical Mary Droopys Jet – Mystical Moll 33.06 Patrick Guilfoyle 4/7f [45]
2023 Bobsleigh Dream Droopys Sydney – Bobsleigh Jet 32.79 Pat Buckley 9/4 [46]
2024 Singalong Dolly Droopys Sydney – Mydras Dawn 32.74 Pat Buckley 4/11f Track record[47]
2025 Singalong Dolly Droopys Sydney – Mydras Dawn 33.62 Pat Buckley 11/4 [48]

+No SP due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions

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