Puppy Derby (Irish greyhound race)

The Puppy Derby also known as the Juvenile Derby is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Shelbourne Park in Dublin, Ireland. The event switched to Shelbourne following the closure of Harold's Cross Stadium in the city district of Harold's Cross.

It is a major competition inaugurated in 1943 and is an integral part of the Irish greyhound racing calendar. The event is the Irish equivalent of the Puppy Derby held in the UK at Wimbledon Stadium. The competition restricted to puppies has a tradition for providing many stars of the future. Following the closure of Harold's Cross the event was switched to Shelbourne Park in 2017.

Venues & Distances

 * 1943–1998 (Harold's Cross, 525 yards)
 * 1999–1999 (Shelbourne Park, 525 yards)
 * 2000–2016 (Harold's Cross, 525 yards)
 * 2017–present (Shelbourne, 525 yards)

Sponsors

 * 1994–1994 (Red Mills)
 * 2007–2012 (Harold's Cross Bookmakers)
 * 2013–2020 (Dublin Coach)
 * 2021–2021 (SIS)
 * 2022–2022 (Racing Post GTV)
 * 2023–2023 (Time Greyhound Nutrition)