Callaway Knegare was crowned the 2024 TIME Juvenile Derby champion on Saturday night in Shelbourne Park for the Field Sports syndicate from Kerry.
Trained by Owen McKenna, this son of Droopys Sydney – Droopys Sweet ran an incredible race over the 525 yards to claim the €25,000 prize. He showed his class and ability to take up the lead in the latter stages of the race with Ballymac Briar making all the running.
Knegare ran on strong to win by three and a half lengths in an exceptional time of 27.96 with the Barry Clancy trained Innfield Destiny running a career best to grab second place. It was a terrific final that had a bit of everything.
Callaway Knegare is now the short 7/1 outright favourite to win the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
*** Callaway Knegare presentation attached. Picture taken by Sarah Kinsella (GRI).
Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for Greyhound Racing Ireland, said: “Callaway Knegare was a sensational winner of the TIME Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne Park. Thank you to our sponsors Willie Rigney and John Fox of TIME Greyhound Nutrition, it has been a terrific competition from start to finish. The Bar One Racing Irish Laurels starts this Saturday so there isn’t any time for a break, and we can’t wait for this prestigious classic to kick off.”
From left to right, Fayla, Marissa, Stephen and Ellie.