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The Mini Monkey Jockey and the Greyhound

  • 04-08-2008 12:24pm
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    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭


    Back in the late 1920's stock market crash and depression in the US, there was a rennaissance of trained monkey jockeys riding the backs of greyhounds, and much reportage and footage was given to these mighty rascals, with many great names appearing in the world of mini monkey jockeys.

    Wiki - "Greyhound jockeys or monkey jockeys are capuchin monkeys trained to ride racing dogs for sport over a 5/16 mile course. Monkey Greyhound racing began as a fad in Palm Beach, Florida, America in 1930.

    The concept was originally conceived by Loretta and Charlie David. The couple obtained 12 female capuchin monkeys and over a period of two years trained them to ride Greyhound racing dogs in specially designed saddle harnesses.

    The craze continued in America until the late 1930s before losing public interest. Monkey dog racing was still prevalent in Mexico and Australia in the late 1950s. Several variants of Monkey dog racing have existed since. In Australia, the use of water and hurdle jumps were introduced.

    "America's Favorite Monkey Jockeys" are currently traveling the USA with the Banana Derby. The Banana Derby features capuchin monkeys riding mixed breed dogs, appearing at fairs and festivals."



    Now a great world depression is looming, is it not time to bring back these mini marvels. Whether Shelbourne, Harold's Cross or Galway, the art of monkey jockeys on greyhounds would bring a great rise to the sport.


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Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭more tea vicar


    Would the sporting odds be made more interesting with having to weigh up the more complex interaction of monkey jockey and greyhound, plus jockey weights, skills and riding conditions?


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