[3] The winner was a black dog called Bockos Diamond, trained by Graham Holland, bred by Joseph O'Connor and owned by the Remember Them Syndicate.
At Shelbourne Park (over 550 yards): 1, 1, ¾, short head, 3 The competition seemed to be lacking the number of star names usually associated with the event due in part to the revised dates and also the fact that some of the expected challengers were either injured or retired.
[10] Boylesports Bob and March On Freddie both impressed on the second night with a 29.25 and 29.19 runs respectively and Kirby Memorial winner Knockeen Dazzler also won his heat but Laurels champion Crafty Shivoo was eliminated.
[15] Bombay Pat made if four from four by winning a strong first quarter-final, Ballinabola Jim and March On Freddie both qualified by English Derby champion De Lahdedah went out.
The second heat went to Cheap Sandwiches from Singalong Dolly and Boylesports Bob, with Da Bold Falcon, March On Freddie and Ballinabola Jim missing out on a Derby final place.