The 27th running of the Irish Oaks was held on Wednesday 20th July 1921 over 1 1/2 miles of The Curragh, starting at the Howth Post. A pot of 2000 sovereigns was availble, 100 sovereigns to the second and 50 sovereigns to the third. The winner was owned by Sir W Goulding, trained by Philip Behan, and ridden by Michael Beary. The winner won by 4 lengths in 2 minute 43.6 seconds, with 2 lengths between second and third.

IRISH OAKS 1921

THE KIWI (Chestnut filly by Kosmos Bey out of Olive) SR 1851

The winning owner won 1850 sovereigns, (The equivalent of £86,100 in today's terms based on Bank of England inflation calculator).

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Pos. Horse Weight Jockey Owner Trainer
1 THE KIWI 8.10 Michael Beary Sir W Goulding Philip Behan
2 DICTATION 9.5 H Beasley Captain Shirley H Beasley
3 LISVARNA 8.10 Morny Wing Major D Dixon Hunter
4 ALL GLASS 9.0 Winter Colonel Clark McCabe
5 SILVER QUEEN 9.0 Jas Canty Mr J J Maher Philip Behan
6 LOUVOIS STAR 9.5 E Martin Quirke Colonel Bayley J J Parkinson
7 IRISH REPUBLIC 9.0 J Hunter McHarty Bell
  Betting

RACE REPORT

Lisvarna was quickest into her stride, after a first time start, leading from Dictation, Louvois Star and The Kiwi all in close attendance. After settling for 2 furlongs Lisvarna continued to lead, with Irish Republic taking closer order. With just 3 furlongs to run Irish Republic beat a retreat, while Lisvarna swung wide into the straight allowing The Kiwi through on the inside and Dictation mounting a challenge in the centre. At the distance The Kiwi drew away to win by a comfortable 4 lengths from Dictation, with a further 2 lengths to Lisvarna.

2/1 fav The Kiwi
7/2 Dictation
7/2 Lisvarna
6/1 Irish Republic
8/1 All Glass
20/1 Louvois Star
20/1 Silver Queen
  Over round 112%

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