A look at the Greyhound Derby in the last hundred years (1940-1949)-part 2
The 40s decade did not have Greyhound Derby every year. The greyhound Derby was held only five times during the entire decade.
There was a gap of four years from 1941 to 1944 with no Greyhound Derby held in United Kingdom. There was also no Greyhound Derby in the year 1946.
A greyhound by the name of G.R. Archduke won the Greyhound Derby of 1940.
G.R. Archduke had a neck to neck competition with the runner-up, Duna Taxmaid, in the Derby Final. He crossed the finish line in 29.66 seconds, defeating Duna Taxmaid by just a neck.
The next and second Greyhound Derby of the decade was held five years later in 1945.
Ballyhennesy Seal won the race in 29.56 seconds. He beat the runner-up, Rhynn Castle, by a huge difference of five lengths.
Trevs perfection emerged victorious in the 1947 Greyhound Derby in 28.95 seconds.
Trevs Perfection was leading the race from the start. The runner-up, Mondays News, maintained a fast and steady pace throughout the race as well.
However, his efforts were fruitless as Trevs Perfection won by a substantial difference of two lengths.
The following year, Priceless Border was the proud winner of Greyhound Derby.
Priceless Border had a superb record in his previous races and it was an easy feat for him to defeat the runner-up, Local Interprize, by two lengths. He scintillated across the track in a flash, crossing the wire in 28.78 seconds.
The last Greyhound Derby of the 40s decade was won by a b***h named Narrogar Ann. Narrogar Ann finished the race in quick flash. It took her 28.95 seconds to cross the wire.
Narrogar Ann had a lazy start and until the third bend there were no signs of her winning the race, but she quickened her pace after that charging swiftly to the end and defeating the runner up Dangerous Prince by one and quarter of a length.
It was a thrilling race right to the end and Narrogar Ann’s victory was something of a surprise as bookmakers had placed wagers on her at 5/1 odds.
The severely difficult circumstances due to World War II were the reason for such a small number of Greyhound Derby races held in this decade.
Despite the tough times, the love and passion for this sport urged the spectators, owners, bettors, trainers and owners to hold the Greyhound Derby as much as possible
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