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What has the author Daniel Roddy written?
Daniel Roddy has written: 'The Irish Derby' -- subject(s): Irish Sweeps Derby, History
When was Irish Derby created?
Irish Derby was created in 1866.
Where is the Irish derby held?
The Curragh.
What famous Irish horse won the Derby in 1981?
I will assume by "derby" you mean Kentucky Derby. In 1984 the winning horse in the Kentucky Derby was Swale, who was a son of Seattle Slew, the 1977 Triple Crown winner. Swale lost the Preakness, finishing 7th, but came back to win the Belmont Stakes 3 weeks later.
Which sea is northwest of Derby?
Derby is a city in the county of Derbyshire in the midlands of England. Derbyshire is landlocked. Travelling northwest from Derby you would eventually come to the Irish Sea.
In 1981 who rode Sherby to victory in the Kentucky Derby?
The 1981 Derby winner was Pleasant Colony ridden by Jorge Velasquez.
What is the Irish influence on the Kentucky Derby?
The horse breeding was one. The Irish were famous for their "Irish Hunter" or "Irish Sport HOrse". I can't think of any others at the moment.
How did santa Claus make headlines in June 1964?
by winning the Irish derby.
Who won the Irish Derby?
The full list of winners is available at the link below.
Why is the curragh special?
It is a horse racing track in Ireland, where all the so-called "Irish Classics" are run. These would include The Irish Derby.
Which horse won the 2009 Irish Derby?
Fame and Glory [b. 2006] won the Irish Derby in June 2009. Fame and Glory ran the 1 mile 4 furlong [2414 meters] turf track in 2:30.87 minutes. He ranked as the 15th fastest winner since 1962.
What the past tense of sweeps?
the past tense of the word sweeps is swept
