[4] The defending champion Wild Woolley returned in an attempt to win a second Derby and Brilliant Bob had come over from Ireland with a reputation after being purchased by A.J Dearman from Billy Quinn for £2,000.
Heat seven was the strongest and wide running Gold Collar champion Davesland had drawn trap one but he still gained a victory, inflicting a defeat on Trafalgar Cup winner Grey Raca, who had been aiming for a twelfth successive win.
Other significant heat winners included Beef Cutlet, Wild Woolley and 1933 finalist Lutwyche.
[1][6] The Derby final was now the most important night of the greyhound racing calendar, the evening dress restaurant was fully booked months in advance.
The favourite Grey Raca, was always second and could not challenge, Wild Woolley performed admirably and finished a creditable despite that he drew trap six again, a big handicap taking into account that he was a railer.