Sidaz Jack rewarded trainer Charlie Lister OBE with an incredible seventh Derby title.[2] The ante-post favorite Ballymac Eske had finished last in the semi-finals and was eliminated.[3] The competition was sponsored by William Hill and the winner Sidaz Jack received £150,000.
1¼, short head, 1½, 1¾, 2½ (lengths)
The distances between the greyhounds are in finishing order and shown in lengths. One length is equal to 0.08 of one second.[5]
Ballymac Vic led to the second bend before being overtaken by Sidaz Jack and the two battled it out until Sidaz Jack gained an advantage. Airlie Impact ran on well for third place. Screen Critic and Droopys jet lost their chance after encountering trouble at the first bend and Bittles Bar made no impact.