Puppy Derby (Irish greyhound race)
| Class | Feature |
|---|---|
| Location | Shelbourne Park |
| Inaugurated | 1943 |
| Sponsor | Time Greyhound Nutrition |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 525 yards |
| Surface | Sand |
| Qualification | Juveniles only (15-24 months old) |
| Purse | €25,000 (winner) |
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.