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Laurels (Irish greyhound race)
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The Laurels is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium located in Bishopstown, west of Cork, County Cork, Ireland.[1]
For other uses, see Laurels (disambiguation).
Quick Facts Location, Inaugurated ...
Feature race | |
![]() 2005 finalist Vancouver Sparky | |
Location | Curraheen Park |
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Inaugurated | 1944 |
Sponsor | Bar One Racing |
Race information | |
Distance | 525 yards |
Surface | Sand |
Purse | €30,000 (winner) |
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It was hosted by the old Cork Greyhound Stadium from 1944 to 1999[2] but inevitably continued to be held at the new track after it opened.
It is a prestigious event targeted by many of Ireland's leading greyhounds and is an integral part of the Irish greyhound racing calendar.[3]
Clonbrien Hero, trained by Graham Holland and owned by Ms. Kay Murphy of Athlacca, County Limerick set a new record for the final of the Laurels (at Curraheen Park) when he won by three lengths in a time of 28.00 on 22 July 2017.[4]