The Juvenile Classic is a greyhound racing competition held annually at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.
It was inaugurated in 2007 and therefore is a relatively new event but due to the significant winners prize money on offer (€15,000 in 2016) it stands as a feature event in the Irish racing calendar. The competition is only open to juveniles and was originally screened on Setanta Sports.
The 2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19 and the 2021 event did not produce starting prices because of lockdown restrictions due to COVID-19.
Venues & distances 2007–present (Tralee 525y)
Sponsors 2007–2010 (Mike Cronin Readymix) 2011–2019 (GMHD (Gallivan/Murphy/Hooper/Dolan) Insurances) 2021–2023 (Greyhound & Petworld) 2025–2025 (T Nolan C.V.R.T Centre)
Past winners YearWinnerBreedingTrainerSPTime (sec)Notes/ref2007Droopys Deco Boherduff Light – Lavender Plan Michael Dunphy 4/1 28.862008Droopys Torres Droopys Maldini – Droopys Bridie Pat Buckley 4/1 28.782009 Paradise Miami Elite State – Dalcash Diva Seam Meade 3/1 28.602010Dromore Dazzler Razldazl Billy – Graigues Echo Jim Morrissey 5/2 28.662011Rockview Head Head Bound – Three Star Gem Peter Cronin 5/1 28.672012 Airforce Diva Head Bound – Movealong Alice Owen McKenna 2/1 28.322013 Farloe Calvin Hondo Black – Me Margaret Owen McKenna 4/6f 28.572014 Vans Viking Vans Escalade – Razldazl Lily Graham Holland 6/4jf 28.332015 Sidarian Vega Westmead Hawk – Manic Fantasy Graham Holland 4/5f 28.082016 Escapism Paradise Madison – Killacolla Glory Owen McKenna 3/128.352017 Paradise Marco Cashen Legend – Dalcash Paradise Sean Meade 4/129.202018 Ballymac Bolger Opinion – Ballymac Razl Liam Dowling 4/128.532019 Toolmaker Daddy Scolari Me Daddy – Droopys Isabella Robert G Gleeson 4/128.402020 cancelled due to COVID-192021 Singalong SallyTullymurry Act – Droopys SmasherPat BuckleyNo SP 28.58 No SP due to COVID-192022Wi Can Dream Cabra Firmino – Cabra Angel Patrick Guilfoyle9/4jf28.372023Ballymac Marino Vulturi – Jamaica Joy Liam Dowling 1/1f28.092024Ballymac Patriot Ballymac Cashout – Ballymac Wisdom Liam Dowling 2/128.442025Droopys Patriot Dorotas Wildcat – Droopys Alyssa Robert G. Gleeson 9/428.21
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