# Cesarewitch (Irish greyhound race)

The Cesarewitch is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium in Ballinderry, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland.
It was inaugurated as an Irish classic competition at the Boyne Valley Greyhound Stadium in Navan and took place over 600 yards from 1960 to 1998. However following the closure of the Navan track it switched to Mullingar over the same race distance.

## Venues & distances

* 1960–1998 (Navan 600y)
* 2001–present (Mullingar 600y)

## Sponsors

* 1989–1993 (Navan Track Bookmakers)
* 1994–1996 (Red Mills)
* 1997–1998 (Bar One)
* 2001–2005 (Red Mills)
* 2006–2016 (Gain Feeds)
* 2017–2017 (Wallace & Murray)
* 2018–2018 (All Pet Supplies)
* 2019–2019 (Larry Clancy Memorial)
* 2021–2021 (SIS (Sports Information Services))
* 2022–2023 (Racing Post GTV)
* 2024–2025 (Time)

## Past winners

| Year | Winner | Breeding | Time (sec) | Trainer | SP | Notes/Ref |
| 1960 | Pocket Glass | Fourth of July – Ollys Blackie | 33.85 | P Gaffney | | |
| 1961 | Perrys Orchard | Only Perry – Ryans Demon | 34.00 | Patrick Behan | | |
| 1962 | Harem Queen | Northern King – Rathlin Christine | 34.35 | Alexander McConnell | 10/1 | |
| 1963 | Mothel Chief | Knock Hill Chieftain – The Grand Duchess | 33.71 | Paddy Dunphy | | |
| 1964 | High Note | Hi There – Westpark Goldilocks | 33.80 | | | |
| 1965 | Butterfly Billy | Pigalle Wonder – Eight Spot | 33.26 | | | |
| 1966 | Pendant | Low Pressure – Kilcaskin Krispie | 33.59 | Tom McDonnell | 7/2 | |
| 1967 | Yanka Boy | Clonalvy Pride – Mille Hawthorn | 33.38 | Ger McKenna | | |
| 1968 | Young Ferranti | Stoneview Jet – Shes There | 33.88 | Mick O'Toole | | |
| 1969 | April Flower | Newdown Heather – April Merry | 33.32 | Jack Mullan | | |
| 1970 | Postal Vote | Dusty Trail – Paddistar | 33.08 | Gay McKenna | | |
| 1971 | Rapid Maxi | Monalee Champion – Rapid Fairy | 33.22 | John Dulargy | 1/3f | |
| 1972 | Itsachampion | Monalee Champion – Cranog Bet | 33.48 | Leslie McNair | 5/2 | |
| 1973 | Ritas Choice | Spectre – Toffee Apple II | 33.04 | Gay McKenna | 4/6f | Track record |
| 1974 | Ballinatin Boy | Myross Again – Arklow Bay | 34.06 | John Byrne | | |
| 1975 | Ballybeg Prim | Rockfield Era – Ballybeg Pride | 33.30 | Ger McKenna | 4/6f | |
| 1976 | Murray's Turn | Kilbelin Style – Spring Bell | 33.46 | Jack Murphy | 5/1 | |
| 1977 | First Debenture | Monalee Champion – Bank Loan | 33.70 | P O'Malley | 8/1 | |
| 1978 | Gullion Lad | Bright Lad – Woodview Mist | 33.76 | James McCartan Sr. | | |
| 1979 | Lomans Lad | Clomoney Jet – Arctic Maid | 33.90 | A Harte | 12/1 | |
| 1980 | Rahan Ship | Rail Ship – Rwanyena | 33.68 | John Haynes | | |
| 1981 | Murray's Mixture | Brush Tim – Stylish Heather | 33.54 | Francie Murray | | |
| 1982 | Debbycot Lad | Liberty Lad – Knockshe Hopeful | 32.94 | Cyril Morris | | |
| 1983 | Curryhills Sailor | Sail On II – Minorcas Tulip | 34.16 | Eilish Connolly | | |
| 1984 | Summerhill Sport | Shamrock Sailor – Penny Farthing | 33.44 | Michael Enright | | |
| 1985 | Sharons Postman | Glen Rock – Tipsy Go Flash | 33.56 | Jack Murphy | 7/1 | |
| 1986 | Cranley Special | Ders Available – Going Going | 33.12 | Francie Murray | 9/4 | |
| 1987 | Oughter Brigg | Noble Brigg – Dromacossane | 33.08 | Ger McKenna | 3/1 | |
| 1988 | Keystone Prince | Keystone Rocket – Hardi Hostess | 33.60 | Matt Travers | 5/2 | |
| 1989 | Gourmet Manor | Manorville Sand – Annagh Moth | 33.12 | Gerry Duffin | | |
| 1990 | Fly Cruiser | Moral Support – Lauragh Pride | 33.40 | Ann Power | | |
| 1991 | Big Cloud | Glen Park Dancer – Spot Dance | 33.18 | Eamon McElroy | | |
| 1992 | Gunboat Jeff | Whisper Wishes – Gunboat Ann | 33.32 | Joe Kenny | 4/1 | |
| 1993 | Ratify | Wise Band - Barneys Girl | 32.68 | Seamus Graham | | Track record |
| 1994 | Roan Hurricane | Leaders Best – Roan Elf | 32.80 | Matt O'Donnell | | |
| 1995 | Roan Hurricane | Leaders Best – Roan Elf | 33.08 | Kevin Mallon | 2/1jf | |
| 1996 | Bonus Prince | Cry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie | 33.16 | Paraic Campion | 1/1f | |
| 1997 | Bonus Prince | Cry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie | 33.04 | Paraic Campion | | |
| 1998 | Bonus Prince | Cry Dalcash – Boozed Ellie | 33.48 | Paraic Campion | | |
| 2001 | Dale Inferno | Westmead Merlin – Ladywell Girl | 33.28 | Fraser Black | 7/2 | |
| 2002 | Mega Delight | Smooth Rumble – Knockeevan Girl | 33.10 | Seamus Graham | 5/4f | Track record |
| 2003 | Droopys Gloria | Droopys Merson – Lisnakill Vicky | 33.58 | Graham Calvert | 20/1 | |
| 2004 | Karma Knight | Joannestown Cash – Droopys Andrea | 33.12 | Stephen Bourke | 5/2jf | |
| 2005 | Make All | Toms The Best – Glynnscrossqueen | 33.29 | Graham Calvert | 1/1f | |
| 2006 | Holborn Major | Top Honcho – Holborn Miss | 33.26 | James Courtney | 5/2 | |
| 2007 | Micks Savings | Top Savings – Turbo Flight | 32.92 | Pat Buckley | 4/7f | Track record |
| 2008 | Forest Baby | Top Honcho – Colorado Tina | 33.33 | Francis Murray | 10/1 | |
| 2009 | Puckane Lady | Top Savings – Proud Roslea | 33.65 | Maura Molloy | 14/1 | |
| 2010 | Definate Opinion | Surf Lorian – Josiva | 33.20 | Patrick Guilfoyle | 6/4jf | |
| 2011 | Definate Opinion | Surf Lorian – Josiva | 33.23 | Patrick Guilfoyle | 4/5f | |
| 2012 | Subway Ruth | Hondo Black – Forest Baby | 33.07 | Francie Murray | 3/1 | |
| 2013 | Gizmo Classic | Oran Classic – Shelbourne Kay | 33.23 | John McGee Sr. | 4/5f | dead-heat |
| 2013 | Ringtown Snowy | Head Bound – Ringtown Blue | 33.23 | Paul Hennessy | 7/2 | dead-heat |
| 2014 | Kathleens Holly | Kinloch Brae – Razldazl Lily | 33.50 | Bobby Scullion | 6/1 | |
| 2015 | Paradise Maverik | Royal Impact – Paradise Alanna | 32.71 | Pat Buckley | 4/7f | |
| 2016 | Slippery Fred | Tullymurry Act – Droopys Blossom | 33.31 | Pat Buckley | 12/1 | |
| 2017 | Vivaro Swift | Droopys Scolari – Coolbeg Gemma | 33.23 | Kenneth Busteed | 2/1f | |
| 2018 | Master Grizzly | Paradise Madison – Diggers Rest | 33.21 | Declan Byrne | 8/1 | |
| 2019 | Skywalker Logan | Tarsna Havana – Sizzling Sarah | 33.40 | Patrick Guilfoyle | 5/4f | |
| 2020 | Meenagh Miracle | Farloe Rumble – Rios Girl | 32.75 | Michael Corr | No SP+ | Track record |
| 2021 | Amazing Alice | Aero Majestic – Droopys Coast | 33.20 | Patrick Guilfoyle | 9/4 | |
| 2022 | Magical Mary | Droopys Jet – Mystical Moll | 33.06 | Patrick Guilfoyle | 4/7f | |
| 2023 | Bobsleigh Dream | Droopys Sydney – Bobsleigh Jet | 32.79 | Pat Buckley | 9/4 | |
| 2024 | Singalong Dolly | Droopys Sydney – Mydras Dawn | 32.74 | Pat Buckley | 4/11f | Track record |
| 2025 | Singalong Dolly | Droopys Sydney – Mydras Dawn | 33.62 | Pat Buckley | 11/4 | |
+No SP due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions