From 1927-1950 one length was equal to 0.06 of one second but race times are shown as 0.08 as per modern day calculations.
Two 10-1 shots Celtic Chief and Rhynn Castle claimed the final heats and ante-post favourite Fish Hill was eliminated.
[1][5] Ballyhennessy Seal completed a routine victory in the first semi-final running out a three length winner at odds of 4-5f, with the qualifying places going to Kilpeacon Bride and Duffys Arrival.
[1] Kilpeacon Pride came into season and was replaced by reserve Rhynn Castle for the final, watched by 58,000.
Ballyhennessy Seal owned by Mrs. F.Stow and Mr E.Vivian led all the way with Rhynn Castle staying prominent throughout, Duffys Arrival and Celtic Chief impeded each other with Magic Bohemian finishing well to take third.