August 2024

EXPECT A FITTING JUVENILE DERBY CONCLUSION

Ian Fortune

Six of the very fastest young greyhounds in training will take centre stage at Shelbourne Park this evening with the TIME Juvenile Derby set to come to a fitting conclusion.

JULIE IS A DERBY GEM AT KILKENNY

Ian Fortune

Julies Gem has been nothing short of ruthless in the early rounds of the JAG Building Services & KGOBA A1 Derby at Kilkenny.

MIGHTY HIGHVIEW FASTEST IN SHELBOURNE FEATURE

Ian Fortune

There was no shortage of entertainment at Shelbourne Park on Friday night with a number oft fine displays but the headlines went the way of the promising Highview Mighty as he set a strong standard in the semi-finals of the Go Greyhound Racing A3 (NB) 525.

2024 TIME JUVENILE DERBY FINAL RACE PROGRAMME

GRI

The Final of the TIME Juvenile Derby takes place at Shelbourne Park this Saturday 31st August. Brush up on the form with your free virtual Race Programme.

TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 178: MURT LEAHY & WILLIE RIGNEY

GRI

Barry chats to trainer Murt Leahy and Willie Rigney of TIME Greyhound Nutrition.

A GOODBYE TO THE ‘WHITE FLASH’

Ian Fortune

Ballinabola Ed was a real force on the track.

PANTHER POUNCES FOR SELECT SUCCESS

Ian Fortune

Unanimouspanther was the toast of Nottingham on Monday night, handing Ireland a second straight success in the Jenningsbet Select Strakes as he raced clear of a top-class field.

MAYFLOWER SETS SAIL AT ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

Mayflower Sienna was the undoubted star in the opening round of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night.

TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 26TH AUGUST

GRI

The Time Juvenile Derby dominates the chat this evening, come join us.

GEORGY AIMING HIGH WITH IMPRESSIVE BOY

Ian Fortune

Georgy Roche has never been afraid to come to Dublin if he felt he had the firepower and that was certainly the case over the past two weekends.

CLONEDEN & COOLAVANNY STAR IN LIFFORD STAKES

Peter Farrell

Sweepstake action took precedence at Lifford Greyhound Stadium over the weekend as both the semi finals of the Droopys Stud A1/A2 525 and the TIME Greyhound Nutrition and Northwest Greyhound Supplies A3 525 went down for decision.

A KNEGARE MASTERCLASS IN TIME JUVENILE SEMIS

Ian Fortune

Callaway Knegare did little to dampen the hype and excitement surrounding the son of Droopys Sydney as he again played a starring role in the TIME Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, winning his semi-final in a stunning fastest of the year 27.85.

TRIBAL SYD A SENSATIONAL WINNER OF THE FEATURE AT CURRAHEEN PARK

Barry Drake

TRIBAL SYD, trained by Murt Leahy for Martin Costigan, ran out a sensational winner of the €5,000 to the winner Jimmy Barry Murphy & Bar One Racing Open 525 at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

A NIGHT FULL OF BIG PERFORMANCES AT KILCOHAN PARK

Barry Drake

Droopys Maximus (Droopys Sydney-Droopys Sweet) went quickest in the opening round of the Casey's Caravan & Camping Park ON1 Stake at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.

FRANKIE THE STAR IN CON MURPHY DECIDER AT LIMERICK

Peter Farrell

The final of the €3,800 to the winner Con Murphy Bookmakers A1 525 took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Starson Frankie built on his stunning 28.25 performance last weekend to produce another polished performance.

NASEEM WITH A DERBY KNOCKOUT AT KILKENNY

Ian Fortune

There were some fine displays in the opening round of the JAG Building Services & KGOBA Derby at Kilkenny on Friday night but none could match that of Prince Naseem, who was absolutely ruthless in his Heat 4 success, driving clear after a fast start to clock a sizzling 28.65.

TEMPESTADE CEMENTS STATUS AS ONE TO BEAT IN KILSHEELAN STAKE

Peter Farrell

For the second week running, Tempestade set the standard in the Kilsheelan Gallop A3/A4 Guys & Dolls stake with another polished performance for Larry Dunne and Graham Holland.

TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPSIODE 177: VINCENT O' DONOVAN & DARREN HOGAN

Barry Drake

Barry chats to Vincent O'Donovan, proud co-owner of Broadstrand Syd, winner of The 2024 Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup in Dundalk.

EAMON MAGINN

With the passing of Eamon Maginn earlier this week, Irish greyhound racing lost a truly legendary figure who has been producing future champions for many decades.

A NEW CAREER BECKONS FOR TRINITY JUNIOR

Ian Fortune

With his withdrawal from the semi-finals of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup a fortnight ago, the curtain has come down on the racing career of the brilliant Trinity Junior.

VIDEO: 2024 WILL WE GO IRISH ST. LEGER FINAL

GRI

Join us now to look back on Clonbrien Treaty's historic win in the 2024 Will We Go Irish St. Leger Final in Limerick and reaction from proud owner Jim Murphy.

EXCITING TIMES AT CURRAHEEN PARK

Barry Drake

All at Curraheen Park are looking forward to a busy month or so at the lovely Cork venue.

ST. JOSEPH’S LGFA RECEIVES NEW JERSEYS FROM GRI CEO TIM LUCEY

St. Joseph’s Ladies Gaelic Football Club, Streamstown, Co. Westmeath proudly received their new jerseys from Tim Lucey, CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI), on behalf of Mullingar Greyhound Stadium. The presentation took place in recognition of St. Joseph’s LGFA victory in the Love Your Club video competition, launched by Waterford GAA stalwart John Mullane earlier this year.

UPDATE REGARDING IRGT GILET ORDERS FROM NORTHERN IRELAND

GRI

There is currently an issue with online orders for the gilets from Northern Ireland but orders can be placed by contacting the shop directly.

TALKING LEGER 2024 EPISODE 5 MONDAY 19TH AUGUST

GRI

Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Sarah Kinsella now for some great greyhound racing chat! They discuss the WillWeGo.com Irish St. Leger Final at Limerick, The Bar One Irish Sprint at Dundalk, The TIME Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne Park, as well as chat about Saturday afternoon Racing with The Roses in Tralee.

Irish St Leger Winner Clonbrien Makes History At Treaty Track

Sarah Kinsella

History was made at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as Clonbrien Treaty became the first dog in over 50 years to win back-to-back WillWeGo.com Irish St Legers.

THE 2024 WILLWEGO.COM IRISH ST LEGER FINAL INTERVIEW WITH RTE'S MIKE MCCARTNEY

GRI

Limerick Greyhound Stadium hosted the WillWeGo.com Irish St Leger Final Saturday night. Clonbrien Treaty won the event last year, owned by Jim and Muireann Murphy and trained by Graham Holland. RTE's reporter Mike McCartney travelled to Limerick, where he first spoke to racing manager Jody Thompson, as he was making his final preparations. This interview was broadcasted on Sunday Sport yesterday, in case you missed it listen here!

RIP PADDY PHELAN

The Late Paddy Phelan

1-2 FOR SLIPALONG IN THE FEATURE EVENT IN THE KINGDOM

Barry Drake

SLIPALONG ACE, trained by Patrick O'Connor for Eric O'Connor, ran out a brilliant winner of the Supporting The KGS Rose Of Tralee Final at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.

DROOPYS SYDNEY – THE GREATEST

Ian Fortune

News came through on Saturday via Aoife Dunphy that Droopys Sydney had sadly passed on.

BACK-TO-BACK ST. LEGER TITLES FOR THE INCREDIBLE CLONBRIEN TREATY

Peter Farrell

Clonbrien Treaty will be forever known as a generational talent as the Graham Holland-trained star claimed a fourth Classic success in the final of the 2024 Willwego.com Irish St. Leger at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.

KNEGARE HIGHLIGHTS SYDNEY’S LEGACY IN JUVENILE

Ian Fortune

On an evening when it was announced that Droopys Sydney had passed on, it was fitting that one of his fastest ever sons was starring in the second round of the TIME Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne Park on Saturday.

SENSATIONAL UNDERCARD ON ST. LEGER FINAL NIGHT

Peter Farrell

Aside from the Willwego.com Irish St. Leger, there was a terrific undercard on offer at Limerick on Saturday night and this was spearheaded by a track-record breaking performance from Ower Cracker.

DUNDALK STADIUM DELIVERS SUN-KISSED SPECTACULAR AT FAMILY FUNDAY AND BAR ONE RACING IRISH SPRINT CUP FINAL

GRI

Dundalk, Ireland –15th August 2024 – Dundalk Stadium transformed into a vibrant hub of excitement and entertainment as thousands flocked to the annual Family Funday and Bar One Racing Dual Racing Day, culminating in the thrilling Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup Final.

TREATY TO SIGN, SEAL AND DELIVER BACK-TO-BACK ST.LEGER SUCCESSES

Peter Farrell

It promises to be a special occasion at Limerick Greyhound Stadium later tonight as the final of the 2024 Willwego.com Irish St. Leger takes centre stage and Clonbrien Treaty will bid to retain his crown when he heads to traps as the favourite in the €30,000 to the winner decider.

QUALITY RACING ADDS TO WORTHWHILE BENEFIT NIGHT AT CLONMEL

Peter Farrell

Clonmel Greyhound Stadium hosted a benefit night in aid of Odhran Aherne on Friday night and there were some brilliant performances, none more so than in the curtain raiser as Tempestade went very quick.

SENSATIONAL SYD CAPTURES IRISH SPRINT CUP

Ian Fortune

The rebels were in full voice at Dundalk on Thursday night as Broadstrand Syd captured the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup with yet another scintillating display of sprinting.

BIG CHAMP THE TRI-DISTANCE HERO AT ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

Favourite backers were in clover after the final of the Slaneyside Kennels Tri-Distance at Enniscorthy on Thursday evening as De Big Champ produced a fine display to emerge a good winner for James and John Nevin.

TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPSIODE 176: PAUL HENNESSEY

GRI

Barry chats to trainer Paul Hennessey this week after enjoying great success last Saturday in Kilcohan Park when Barefoot On Song won the John Fitzgerald Memorial Mini Open Bitch Final for owners Bryan & Kathleen Murphy. They also chat about the Will We Go Irish St. Leger Final this Saturday night.

IRISH SPRINT CUP THRILLER TO LIGHT UP DUNDALK

Ian Fortune

It’s August 15th. That can mean only one thing.

WATCH: 2024 BAR ONE RACING IRISH LAURELS LAUNCH

GRI

Join us in Curraheen Park for the launch as Orla spoke with Barney O'Hare, CEO of Bar One Racing about the sponsorship and the exciting new bonus on offer. We also speak to Tim Lucey, CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland, on the importance of such sponsorships and Darren Hogan, Curraheen Park Racing Office, on trial stakes, racing and trials ahead of the Laurels entries closing.

SHELBOURNE PARK GREYHOUND STADIUM REFURBISHMENT NEARS COMPLETION: A NEW ERA FOR GREYHOUND RACING IN DUBLIN

GRI

Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is thrilled to announce that the comprehensive refurbishment project at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium is nearing completion. This transformative initiative, which began on February 14th, 2024, is set to elevate the experience for all greyhound racing enthusiasts and spectators.

THE 2024 BAR ONE RACING IRISH LAURELS IS LAUNCHED!

GRI

The Irish Greyhound Laurels, one of Ireland’s most prestigious greyhound racing competitions, has been officially launched. Now in its second year of an innovative four-year partnership, this event brings together two fantastic supporters of greyhound racing: Bar One Racing, a well-known name in the industry, and The Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing, led by Chairman Jimmy Barry Murphy.

WATCH: 2024 WILL WE GO IRISH ST. LEGER SEMI-FINALS

GRI

Join us now to look back on the action in Limerick for the two Semi-Finals of the Will We Go Irish St. Leger. We've also got a quick chat with connections of our two Semi-Final winners, Jim Murphy owner of Clonbrien Treaty and Owen McKenna trainer of Ventry Faith. Don't miss the Final on Saturday 17th August in Limerick Greyhound Stadium.

BENEFIT NIGHT AND FUNDRAISERS LEAD TO GREAT CROWDS AT ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

While there is plenty of quality action on offer at Enniscorthy these days, there is also great work going on behind the scenes to bring crowds in.

ROXY THE STAR AT ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

Her task may have been made somewhat easier by the absence of the exciting Proper Heiress after he was sold following his superb semi-final victory, but Unanimous Roxy couldn’t have been any more impressive in the final of the Kiltrea Kennels Open Unraced, posting a stunning 28.58 on her way to a wide margin success.

TALKING LEGER 2024 EPISODE 4 MONDAY 12TH AUGUST

GRI

Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Joe Sheahan now for some great greyhound racing chat!

TREATY BACK TO HIS BEST AS VENTRY GOES QUICKEST IN ST. LEGER SEMIS

Peter Farrell

The eagerly anticipated semi finals of the 2024 Willwego.com Irish St. Leger featured on a top-class card at Limerick on Saturday night and defending champion Clonbrien Treaty was back to his very best in landing the opening semi, while Ventry Faith went quickest in the second semi.

SYD AND EXILE EXPLOSIVE IN IRISH SPRINT CUP

Ian Fortune

The stage is set for the most incredible finish to the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup on Thursday next after two stunning semi-final displays at Dundalk on Saturday night.

SUPERB DISPLAYS ACROSS THE SHELBOURNE CARD

Ian Fortune

There was a bit of everything at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night but the common factor across the eleven-race card was quality. From start to finish, the racing was of a wonderful standard and we saw some notable performances including a couple of massive runs in the four finals up for decision, a top- class debut and potentially a few classic clues.

SUCCESSFUL BENEFIT NIGHT FOR BABY CHELSIE AT GALWAY

Peter Farrell

Galway hosted a benefit night in aid of the Jack & Jill foundation, which was in memory of baby Chelsie McDonagh, on Saturday night and the performances were fitting of a thoroughly worthy cause.

13 AND COUNTING FOR TUONO CHARLIE IN FEATURE MCP GROUP 750 FINAL

Barry Drake

It's not often you see it, but TUONO CHARLIEmade it the perfect 13 straight wins in the Kingdom on Saturday night, winning the €7,000 to the winner MCP Group 750 for trainer Sharon Hunt and owner Paul Dyer.

BAREFOOT ON SONG LANDS THE JOHN FITZGERALD MEMORIAL BITCH STAKE

Barry Drake

Impressive the last twice, Barefoot On Song (Grangeview Ten-Jaytee Osprey) made it three straight wins when landing the feature at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night, the €5,000 to the winner John Fitzgerald Memorial Mini Open Bitch Final.

ROMEO CONTROL IMPRESSIVE IN THE A1 KASKO DERBY FINAL

Barry Drake

ROMEO CONTROL, trained by Graham Holland for owner David Firmager, completed a wonderful three-timer in the €6,000 to the winner A1 Kasko Derby Final at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

TOM DUGGAN

The death occurred on Friday evening (August 9th) of Tom Duggan, Glenmore, County Kilkenny.

TREATY AND DAZZLER TO SERVE UP A SPECTACLE IN ST. LEGER SEMIS

Peter Farrell

It’s crunch time at Limerick later tonight as the semi finals of the Willwego.com Irish St. Leger take centre stage and connections will all be hoping to secure one of those all-important qualification spots ahead next week’s €30,000 Classic decider.

SYD AND ALDO SET TO LIGHT UP DUNDALK AGAIN

Ian Fortune

The battle for a place in the final of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup will light up Dundalk this evening.

A FEW SHOCKS BUT KNEGARE IMPRESSES IN JUVENILE DERBY

Ian Fortune

It was inevitable given the depth of quality on show that there would be a few surprise results and shock eliminations from the opening round of the TIME Juvenile Derby but Callaway Knegare had clearly read the script as he posted the fastest time of the round, charging home to clock a sizzling 28.14.

LASKARINA WINS A BOYLESPORTS THRILLER

Ian Fortune

The final of the €4,000 Boylesports A3 Bitch 525 went right down to the wire at Kilkenny on Friday night with Laskarina timing her challenge to perfection to get the better of Long Claudia and hot favourite Ballybough Olwyn by a narrowest of margins.

BIG CHAMP SETS STANDARD IN ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

De Big Champ set a strong standard in the semi-finals of the valuable Slaneyside Kenels A2/A3 Tri Distance at Enniscorthy on Thursday night, charging home to win the opening heat in a quick 30.13 for the 550yd trip.

SPORTING GEMS DONATED TO MUSEUM – HAVE YOU ONE TO SHARE?

GRI

We’ve been blown away by the wonderful pieces of sporting history that have already been donated to the new Shelbourne Park Museum by the greyhound community. We’ve already allocated over 70% of the display spaces but there is still time to have your story and your family’s history immortalised within the museum.

PAT DORAN

We lost another great greyhound man in recent days with the sad news that Pat Doran had passed away.

TALKING LEGER EPISODE 3 TUESDAY 6 AUGUST

GRI

Plenty to chat about this week from the Leger and much more!

Castleisland Trained Knockeen Dazzles In St Leger Quarterfinals

Sarah Kinsella

The Daniel O’Rahilly trained Knockeen Dazzler clocked the fastest time in the quarterfinals of the Willwego.com Irish St Leger at Limerick Stadium on Saturday night.

BAREFOOT ON SONG IN THE JOHN FITZGERALD MEMORIAL OAKS IN WATERFORD

Barry Drake

Barefoot On Song went quickest on the clock in the €5,000 to the winner John Fitzgerald Memorial Mini Open Bitch Stake at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.

FIREWORKS AT ENNISCORTHY AS YOUNGSTERS SHINE

Ian Fortune

There were more fireworks at Enniscorthy on Monday night as the second round of the Kiltrea Kennels Open Unraced produced two superb heat winners including Proper Heiress, who posted a stunning 28.69 to set a strong standard.

KNEGARE FLIES AGAIN

Ian Fortune

The expression goes ‘you win nothing in trials’ but when a greyhound breaks 28 seconds in two consecutive trials, it’s clear they have the ability to be a star.

HUGE CROWD ENJOY FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT YOUGHAL GREYHOUND STADIUM

Barry Drake

It was such a busy weekend we almost forgot to highlight what was a wonderful Family Fun Night at the Youghal Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.

AWESOME ALDO SENDS OUT A SPRINT CUP WARNING

Ian Fortune

The clash of Carrick Aldo and Broadstrand Syd in the quarter finals of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup at Dundalk on Saturday night only served to whet the appetite for a further potential clash of the two titans in the final of the sprint classic.