The Cesarewitch is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium in Ballinderry, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland.
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. However following the closure of the Navan track it switched to Mullingar over the same race distance.
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 YearWinnerBreedingTime (sec)TrainerSPNotes/Ref1960 Pocket Glass Fourth of July – Ollys Blackie 33.85P Gaffney 1961 Perrys OrchardOnly Perry – Ryans Demon 34.00Patrick Behan 1962 Harem Queen Northern King – Rathlin Christine 34.35 Alexander McConnell10/1 1963Mothel Chief Knock Hill Chieftain – The Grand Duchess 33.71Paddy Dunphy 1964 High NoteHi There – Westpark Goldilocks 33.80 1965 Butterfly Billy Pigalle Wonder – Eight Spot 33.26 1966 PendantLow Pressure – Kilcaskin Krispie33.59Tom McDonnell 7/2 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 33.32Jack Mullan 1970 Postal Vote Dusty Trail – Paddistar 33.08Gay McKenna 1971 Rapid MaxiMonalee Champion – Rapid Fairy33.22 John Dulargy 1/3f1972 ItsachampionMonalee Champion – Cranog Bet 33.48 Leslie McNair 5/21973 Ritas ChoiceSpectre – Toffee Apple II33.04 Gay McKenna 4/6fTrack record1974 Ballinatin Boy Myross Again – Arklow Bay34.06 John Byrne 1975 Ballybeg PrimRockfield Era – Ballybeg Pride33.30 Ger McKenna4/6f 1976 Murray's TurnKilbelin Style – Spring Bell 33.46Jack Murphy 5/11977 First DebentureMonalee Champion – Bank Loan33.70 P O'Malley 8/11978 Gullion Lad Bright Lad – Woodview Mist33.76 James McCartan Sr. 1979 Lomans LadClomoney Jet – Arctic Maid 33.90 A Harte12/1 1980 Rahan Ship Rail Ship – Rwanyena 33.68 John Haynes 1981 Murray's MixtureBrush Tim – Stylish Heather33.54Francie Murray 1982Debbycot Lad Liberty Lad – Knockshe Hopeful 32.94Cyril Morris 1983 Curryhills Sailor Sail On II – Minorcas Tulip34.16Eilish Connolly 1984 Summerhill Sport Shamrock Sailor – Penny Farthing33.44 Michael Enright 1985 Sharons PostmanGlen Rock – Tipsy Go Flash33.56Jack Murphy 7/1 1986 Cranley SpecialDers Available – Going Going 33.12 Francie Murray9/4 1987 Oughter BriggNoble Brigg – Dromacossane33.08Ger McKenna 3/1 1988Keystone Prince Keystone Rocket – Hardi Hostess 33.60 Matt Travers5/2 1989 Gourmet Manor Manorville Sand – Annagh Moth 33.12Gerry Duffin 1990 Fly Cruiser Moral Support – Lauragh Pride 33.40Ann Power 1991 Big Cloud Glen Park Dancer – Spot Dance 33.18 Eamon McElroy 1992 Gunboat JeffWhisper Wishes – Gunboat Ann33.32 Joe Kenny4/11993 Ratify Wise Band - Barneys Girl32.68Seamus Graham Track record1994 Roan Hurricane Leaders Best – Roan Elf32.80 Matt O'Donnell 1995 Roan Hurricane Leaders Best – Roan Elf33.08 Kevin Mallon 2/1jf 1996 Bonus Prince Cry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie 33.16Paraic Campion 1/1f 1997 Bonus Prince Cry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie 33.04Paraic Campion 1998 Bonus Prince Cry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie 33.48Paraic Campion 2001 Dale Inferno Westmead Merlin – Ladywell Girl 33.28Fraser Black 7/22002 Mega Delight Smooth Rumble – Knockeevan Girl 33.10 Seamus Graham 5/4fTrack record2003 Droopys Gloria Droopys Merson – Lisnakill Vicky 33.58Graham Calvert 20/12004Karma Knight Joannestown Cash – Droopys Andrea 33.12Stephen Bourke 5/2jf2005Make All Toms The Best – Glynnscrossqueen 33.29Graham Calvert 1/1f2006 Holborn Major Top Honcho – Holborn Miss 33.26James Courtney 5/22007 Micks Savings Top Savings – Turbo Flight 32.92 Pat Buckley 4/7fTrack record2008Forest Baby Top Honcho – Colorado Tina 33.33Francis Murray 10/12009 Puckane Lady Top Savings – Proud Roslea 33.65Maura Molloy 14/12010 Opinion Surf Lorian – Josiva 33.20Patrick Guilfoyle 6/4jf2011 Opinion Surf Lorian – Josiva 33.23Patrick Guilfoyle 4/5f 2012 Subway Ruth Hondo Black – Forest Baby 33.07Francie Murray 3/1 2013 Gizmo Classic Oran Classic – Shelbourne Kay 33.23 John McGee Sr. 4/5fdead-heat2013 Ringtown Snowy Head Bound – Ringtown Blue 33.23 Paul Hennessy 7/2dead-heat2014 Kathleens Holly Kinloch Brae – Razldazl Lily 33.50Bobby Scullion6/1 2015 Paradise Maverik Royal Impact – Paradise Alanna 32.71Pat Buckley 4/7f2016 Slippery Fred Tullymurry Act – Droopys Blossom 33.31 Pat Buckley12/12017 Vivaro Swift Droopys Scolari – Coolbeg Gemma 33.23 Kenneth Busteed2/1f2018 Master Grizzly Paradise Madison – Diggers Rest 33.21 Declan Byrne 8/1 2019 Skywalker Logan Tarsna Havana – Sizzling Sarah 33.40 Patrick Guilfoyle 5/4f 2020Meenagh MiracleFarloe Rumble – Rios Girl 32.75 Michael Corr No SP+ Track record2021Amazing Alice Aero Majestic – Droopys Coast 33.20 Patrick Guilfoyle 9/4 2022Magical MaryDroopys Jet – Mystical Moll33.06Patrick Guilfoyle4/7f2023Bobsleigh DreamDroopys Sydney – Bobsleigh Jet32.79Pat Buckley9/42024Singalong DollyDroopys Sydney – Mydras Dawn32.74Pat Buckley4/11fTrack record2025Singalong Dolly Droopys Sydney – Mydras Dawn 33.62Pat Buckley11/4 +No SP due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
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