Crowning Derby glory for the incomparable Susie Sapphire

To win the Puppy Oaks, Sporting Press Irish Oaks and Derby in one season is quite remarkable 
Crowning Derby glory for the incomparable Susie Sapphire

Trainer Owen McKenna celebrates with Susie Sapphire after winning The Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby Final

Sun, 19 Sep, 2021 - 14:11
Tommy Lyons

Success in Saturday night’s final of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby crowned one of the greatest achievements in greyhound racing for the incomparable Susie Sapphire.

The history-making youngster led all the way for a facile success over the other bitch in the final, Singalong Sally, three lengths separating the 29.18 winner and her nearest pursuer, with Jackslittlething faring best of the boys, in third.

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