TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 112: RACHEL WHEELER
8 December 2022
Barry chats to Rachel Wheeler this week, a talented greyhound owner & trainer. Rachel is gearing up for a big night on Saturday night as Annagh Bailey competes in the Matchbook Irish St. Leger Final in Limerick Greyhound Stadium
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 103 OWEN DOYLE
Barry Drake
8 September 2022
Barry Drake heads to Gorey this week as he chats to Owen Doyle. Owen recently hit a big milestone in his training career getting his 100th winner last week in his local track in Enniscorthy.
KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME UPDATE
GRI
31 August 2022
Over 50 applications have been received under the Kennel Improvement Scheme. This year's scheme is now closed with a new scheme commencing in early 2023.
A GREAT NIGHT AS NEWBRIDGE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
Ian Fortune
30 August 2022
A big crowd made the journey to Newbridge on Friday evening as those with a connection to the place celebrated 50 years at the Cornelscourt venue.
PUBLIC HOUSE STAKE A REAL SUCCESS AS RAVEN SOARS
Ian Fortune
30 August 2022
In the words of Enniscorthy racing manager Bridget Whelan earlier this morning, Enniscorthy “was hopping” on Monday evening as the Public House ON2 525 came to a fitting conclusion.
BRILLIANT CILLA HAS RUN HER LAST RACE
Ian Fortune
30 August 2022
Skywalker Cilla has run her last race.
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 2: MONDAY 29TH AUGUST
GRI
29 August 2022
Time for the Talking Dogs take on Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
VIDEO: ROUND 2, NIGHT 2 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
29 August 2022
Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy are back to take us through all of the performances on the 2nd night of Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Heats 9 to 16 - Saturday 27th August at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
HOFFA’S THIRD BEND CLOCK ONLY BETTERED BY TAYLOR
Ian Fortune
29 August 2022
Coolavanny Hoffa’s third bend clock on Friday evening was sensational and left people questioning whether it was the fastest ever to that point.
HOFFA THE SECOND ROUND THIRD BEND KING
Ian Fortune
29 August 2022
Coolavanny Hoffa was a stunning winner of the opening heat of the second round of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, posting a sizzling 29.13 but the most remarkable part of the performance was the 16.80 he clocked to the third turn.
VIDEO: ROUND 2, NIGHT 1 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
28 August 2022
Join Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy as they take us through all of the performances on the opening night of Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Heats 1 to 8 - Friday 26th August at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
ED AND HOFFA MEET IN FASCINATING THIRD ROUND DRAW
Ian Fortune
28 August 2022
The third-round draw of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby has predictably thrown up some sensational matchups.
REAL DRAMA AS DERBY DELIVERS AGAIN
Ian Fortune
28 August 2022
Things started to get really serious in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the second round of the classic came to a dramatic conclusion.
SPARKLING SPRINT PERFORMANCE BY JADED
Peter Farrell
28 August 2022
Despite having just the four starts under his belt, the Michael O’Donovan-trained Jaded has quickly developed into a very talented sprinter and his power was on full show last night as he blew his rivals away in the Greyhound & Petworld Open 350.
NIGHT OF DOUBLES AT GALWAY AS HOGAN AND NUGENT RUNNERS IMPRESS
Peter Farrell
28 August 2022
It was an all-graded affair at Galway Greyhound Stadium last night but this didn’t take away from a number of quality performances and none more so that than Michael Hogan-owned Grangeview Blade in race five.
ROCKET ON TARGET ONCE MORE AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
28 August 2022
The Paul Hennessy-trained Luna Rocket made it back-to-back wins in the €5,000 to the winner Greyhound & Petworld A1 Stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE POISED FOR ANOTHER MEMORABLE NIGHT
Ian Fortune
27 August 2022
Shelbourne Park and its patrons can expect another night of memorable action this evening as the second round of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby comes to a conclusion.
HOFFA STUNS AS SECOND ROUND OF DERBY GETS UNDERWAY
Ian Fortune
27 August 2022
The Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby continued at Shelbourne Park on Friday evening and there were many brilliant performances but the undoubted star of proceedings was Coolavanny Hoffa as he took off in the opening heat top set the tone.
LACEY IMPRESSES AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
27 August 2022
Blackstone Lacey continued the superb start to her career at Kilkenny on Friday evening as she emerged a good winner of the feature, the final of the Caesars Takeaway ON2 525.
KEATING DOUBLE THE HIGHLIGHT AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
27 August 2022
There were nine races down for decision last night at Galway Greyhound Stadium and the highlight on the card was a nice double for kennel of Michael Keating as both Marlay Star and Danamesbuzz came home in front.
MULLINGAR STADIUM IS 90 YEARS OLD!
GRI
25 August 2022
Mullingar Greyhound Stadium are celebrating 90 years of racing!
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 102: LEONARD O'HANLON
Barry Drake
25 August 2022
This week Barry Drake is joined by trainer Leonard O’Hanlon.
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 1 PART 2: TUESDAY 23RD AUGUST
GRI
23 August 2022
There was just so much to talk about after the opening round of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby that Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Sarah Kinsella are still talking!
RAVEN AND SHERLOCK TAKE OFF AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
23 August 2022
It has happened that often over the past ten years that it should be no shock that the latest unraced stake at Enniscorthy, the Public House ON2 525, has produced a number of potential stars.
MULLINGAR 90 YEARS YOUNG
Ian Fortune
23 August 2022
It’s hard to believe but Mullingar will be celebrating 90 years of racing this Saturday.
TIPSTER CHALLENGE A TREMENDOUS INITIATIVE
Ian Fortune
23 August 2022
It was Maurice Organ and Deirdre Leahy of the Kilkenny GOBA that came up with the idea of running a Tipster Competition for the Boylesports Irish Derby.
FOUR ON THE SPIN FOR BIONIC BUCK
Peter Farrell
23 August 2022
On a weekend when the cream of the crop came to the fore at Shelbourne Park, there was also a very talented tracker on show at Clonmel as Bionic Buck made it four wins from as many starts on Sunday night.
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 1 PART 1: MONDAY 22ND AUGUST
GRI
22 August 2022
The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby burst into action over the weekend at Shelbourne Park and with it comes the return of our Monday Talking Dogs chats!
VIDEO: ROUND 1, NIGHT 2 HEATS 14 - 26 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
22 August 2022
On Saturday 20th, Shelbourne Park hosted the final 13 heats of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby opening round. Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy are back with the races and their take on them.
CODY SETS STANDARD TO THIRD TURN
Ian Fortune
22 August 2022
Given the fact that he won the 2021 Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup, it should be no surprise that Good Cody produced a stunning display of early speed to post the fastest third bend sectional in the opening round of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby.
VIDEO: ROUND 1, NIGHT 1 HEATS 1 - 13 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY 2022
GRI
22 August 2022
The 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is underway in Shelbourne Park!Join Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy as they chat through the action from the opening 13 heats on Friday 19th.
GUCCI DAME WINS ROSE OF TRALEE FINAL IN THE KINGDOM
Barry Drake
21 August 2022
The €1,500 to the winner Rose Of Tralee Stakes Final produced a fabulous finish in the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
ANOTHER MAGICAL NIGHT AT SHELBOURNE AS DERBY CONTINUES
Ian Fortune
21 August 2022
After two marathon sessions at Shelbourne Park over Friday and Saturday, the original 156 greyhounds became 96 in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby.
A GOOD WEEKEND FOR MIDDLE AND WIDES – DERBY SECOND ROUND DETAILS
Ian Fortune
21 August 2022
It was late into the evening when the second-round draw for the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby was completed.
ROCKET IN FULL FLIGHT AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
21 August 2022
LUNA ROCKET was the star of the show in the opening round of the €5,000 to the winner Greyhound & Petworld A1 stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
ADAMANT HAS THE RIGHT APPROACH AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
21 August 2022
It was a quiet affair at Limerick last night with no sweepstake action on show for the first time in a number of weeks but there this didn’t take away from some quality performances on the night.
CABRA THREE-TIMER STEALS THE SHOW AT THURLES
Peter Farrell
21 August 2022
The opening round heats of the Dapper Kennels A3/A4 525 may well have been the main attraction to Thurles Greyhound Stadium last night but it was the Scally kennel who stole the show as they sent out a trio of winners.
CODY FASTEST AS DERBY STARTS WITH A BANG
Ian Fortune
20 August 2022
The Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby got underway at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and the action was nothing short of sensational.
QUICKSTEP A BEAUTY AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
20 August 2022
Friday’s action at Kilkenny was a wonderful advertisement of greyhound racing.
BONNY QUICKEST ON CLONEA BENEFIT NIGHT AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
20 August 2022
A large crowd turned out at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night as the track hosted a benefit night in aid of Clonea Camogie Club and there were several very nice displays on show which added to the occasion.
NOTICE ON INTRODUCTION OF ONLINE PRE-PAYMENTS
GRI
19 August 2022
To streamline services and to ensure the timely operation of trial activity at stadia, RCÉ wish to advise Owners and Trials of plans to introduce online pre-payments for all trial sessions.
OZARK RACES TO BRILLIANT IRISH SPRINT CUP SUCCESS
Ian Fortune
16 August 2022
Hawkfield Ozark raced to a brilliant success in the final of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup at a busy Dundalk on Monday evening.
RAVEN FLIES TO GO FASTEST AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
16 August 2022
Coolavanny Raven set a strong standard in the second round of the Public House ON2 525 at Enniscorthy on Monday evening.
VIDEO: BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY 1ST ROUND DRAW REACTION
GRI
15 August 2022
All eyes were on Shelbourne Park earlier this Monday as the draw took place for the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. 156 names went into the drum and as a result we'll be treated to 26 brilliant First Round heats on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th August.
BARRY & IAN'S THOUGHTS ON ROUND 1 DRAW OF 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
15 August 2022
Barry Caul and Ian Fortune give their thoughts on this mornings first round draw of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
IVAN YATES IS AT THE HELM FOR LIVE TV BROADCAST OF THE BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
15 August 2022
The Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby returns to live National TV with the Semi Final on September 17th and Final on 24th September. Ivan Yates has been unveiled as the host of The Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby presenting two live broadcasts alongside well-known greyhound racing analyst Ian Fortune.
JET FASTEST AT DERBY TRIAL SESSION
Ian Fortune
13 August 2022
Mustang Jet, Ballinabola Ed and Bobsleigh Dream were the eye-catchers at the Derby trial session at Shelbourne Park on Saturday morning.
BUCKLEY HAPPY WITH ED AND SALLY
Ian Fortune
13 August 2022
Ballinabola Ed has been favourite for the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby since the early stages of the English equivalent.
BRIGHT FUTURE FOR BALLYNEW KING
Peter Farrell
9 August 2022
Limerick hosted their monthly Monday meeting last night and there was an eye-catching debut performance from Ballynew King as he flew around the Dock Road circuit in 28.62.
ICON FASTEST FOR DOYLES AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
9 August 2022
The staff and regulars of Doyles Pub, the Still, will be getting excited about the display of Forest Icon in the opening round of the Public House Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night.
VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY LAUNCH
GRI
8 August 2022
The 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby has been launched in Shelbourne Park. The highlight of the Irish Greyhound Racing calendar, the event gets underway on Friday & Saturday 19th & 20th August in Dublin.
RANCHER TOP LOT AT SUCCESSFUL KILKENNY SALES
Ian Fortune
8 August 2022
There was another hugely successful sale at Kilkenny on Saturday morning with an excellent clearance rate just shy of ninety percent with the headlines going to the Katie Frazer and Richard Fitzgerald owned “Keylogue Rancher” as he fetched an incredible sum on the bench.
SMASHING PERFORMANCE FROM BALLINACARRIGA IN CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
8 August 2022
Ballinacarriga was on top form in the final of the €1,300 Eoin Ivers Building Ltd Tri-Distance Final at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
THUNDER STRIKES IN WATERFORD FEATURE
Barry Drake
8 August 2022
It was all about Granard Thunder in the final of the John Fitzgerald Memorial A1 550 final at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
ACE AND WILLOW DIFFERENT CLASS AT DUNDALK
Ian Fortune
7 August 2022
Serene Ace and Flashing Willow will meet for the fourth time in the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup in next Monday’s decider after both emerged as runaway winners of their respective semi-finals at Dundalk on Saturday night.
A NIGHT OF NOTABLE DISPLAYS AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
7 August 2022
It may have been what would be described as a quieter Saturday night at Shelbourne Park, with no classic or sweepstake action to speak of, but the racing was anything but average.
CAREFREE SUCCESS IN ULSTER PUPPY CUP
Ian Fortune
7 August 2022
Carefree Chief was an impressive winner of the DTSC Ulster Puppy Cup at Drumbo Park on Saturday night, justifying odds-on favouritism in the process.
BOBSLEIGH THE TIPPERARY CUP CHAMPION FOR 2022
Peter Farrell
7 August 2022
It was the biggest night of the year at Thurles Greyhound Stadium last night as the 2022 Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup came to its conclusion and there was to be no shocks in the decider as Bobsleigh Dream continued her top-class form to land the €8,000 decider.
UNBEATEN TOMMY TOO GOOD IN O’CONNOR JULIAN VETS TRI-DISTANCE
Peter Farrell
7 August 2022
Kindly sponsored by Michael O’Connor, the final of the O’Connor Julian Vets Cashel Tri-Distance served as the main event at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night and Tommy Too Many maintained his unbeaten run in the stake to land the €2,000 first prize on offer.
WONDERFUL TRINITY COMPLETES HIS RCETS MARCH
Ian Fortune
6 August 2022
The exciting Trinity Junior completed his unbeaten march through the RCETS Open Unraced at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, landing the €7,500 to the winner decider with another superb display of front running.
SUMMER SHINES AGAIN AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
6 August 2022
Black Summer made it three wins from three, once again setting the standard, in the Boylesports A3 Bitch 525 at Kilkenny on Friday despite having to work a little harder for the early lead in the opening semi-final.
BEACH BOOKS HIS DERBY TICKET
Ian Fortune
6 August 2022
Willie Hyslop’s Toolmaker Beach emerged a tremendous winner of the Boylesports Derby Trial Stake at Newbridge on Friday evening, showing massive pace into the third turn and home.
MOORSTOWN JETS TO SWEEPSTAKE GLORY AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
6 August 2022
There was a double header of sweepstake finals on show last night at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium as the finals of the Track Members A6/A7 and A4/A5 went down for decision.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 5/08/2022
GRI
5 August 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 5/08/2022:
APPLICATIONS FOR THE TALKING DOGS ROADSHOW DERBY FINAL PREVIEW OPEN!
GRI
5 August 2022
We're very excited for our next Talking Dogs Roadshow which will take place in Shelbourne Park on the eve of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Fancy being there? Register your interest now!
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 4/08/2022
GRI
5 August 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 4/08/2022:
ED AND HOFFA HEAD DERBY MARKET
Ian Fortune
3 August 2022
The Boylesports Irish Derby is just over a fortnight away and the sponsors updated their betting lists last night with a little more information available as regards the likely challengers, while head greyhound trader Damien Lonergan explained which greyhounds were losers in their book.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FROM SHINNAGH TUNE AT YOUGHAL TRACK
Barry Drake
2 August 2022
SHINNAGH TUNE (Laughil Blake-Alls Well) lit up the Youghal track on Monday night with a spectacular performance in the closing race.
FALCON TO FLY NO MORE ON THE TRACK
Ian Fortune
2 August 2022
It has been reported that Thorn Falcon, the wonderful 2021 English Derby champion, has been both retired and rehomed in recent days.
TALKING CHAMPION STAKES EPISODE 2 MONDAY 1ST AUGUST
GRI
1 August 2022
It might be a Bank Holiday Monday but no rest for the Talking Dogs team as they chat about Saturday night's BoyleSports Champion Stakes Final. One Time Only's win is of course the main topic of conversation but the thrilling undercard gets plenty of mention too plus the action in Dundalk and a look ahead to the Derby to come! Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Sarah Kinsella now for a chat. =
DARLENE’S JOURNEY BOOSTED BY AUCTION SUCCESS
Ian Fortune
1 August 2022
The auction of the Honeysuckle and A Plus Tard silks at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night couldn’t have gone much better despite the inclement weather conditions.
THE DRINKS COULD BE ON ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
1 August 2022
Those that follow Enniscorthy track on social media will be more than aware that they are very proactive with wonderful updates and initiatives.
VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS CHAMPION STAKES FINAL
GRI
1 August 2022
The weather may have not have been ideal but that didn't dampen the spirits of the crowd in Shelbourne Park on Saturday as they were treated to an incredible display of racing on the track. One Time Only added another big win to his career landing the 2022 BoyleSports Champion Stakes for trainer Thomas O'Donovan and owners Paul Horig and John Woodford. Join Ian Fortune now to look back on the race.