The defending champion
Mile Bush Pride topped the ante-post betting and started as the most likely greyhound to emulate
Mick the Miller's achievement of two Derby wins. The first round saw many favourites eliminated; 1958 champion
Pigalle Wonder was the first to go out followed by Armed Escort, Wood Lane Stakes winner Long Story, Kilmoney Daffodil, Welcome Home and Varra Black Nose. Clonalvy Pride came to prominence by leading all the way from Dunstown Paddy with Mile Bush Pride qualifying in a lowly third place. == See also ==