March 2022

It wasn’t too long ago that Canada Goose set new figures at Derry for the 525-yards and there was another record-breaking display on Monday night as Sniper Ria broke the clock for the sprint distance.

ANOTHER SALES SUCCESS AT KILKENNY

Ian Fortune

30 March 2022

There was another tremendous sale at Kilkenny on Saturday just gone.

LIFFORD LOOKS A PICTURE

Ian Fortune

30 March 2022

Those in social media may have already seen the video of the opening trial from yesterday’s trial session at Lifford track but, if you haven’t, it’s certainly worth a look.

ALLFORTHEBEST WARM ORDER IN 600

Ian Fortune

30 March 2022

Allforthebest is now a firm favourite to land the Shelbourne Open 600 next weekend after a superb opening round display.

DONAL BEATTY

29 March 2022

Greyhound racing lost a great friend, enthusiast and character with the sad news of Donal Beatty’s passing in recent days.

BRENDAN GERVIN

29 March 2022

The Tyrone and Northern greyhound fraternity lost a great friend with the sad passing of Brendan Gervin of Coalisland on Sunday.

CESAREWITCH APPROACHING FAST

Ian Fortune

29 March 2022

Over the past few years, the Cesarewitch has produced some stunning racing around Mullingar.

SHOWTIME THE NEW KIRBY FAVOURITE

Peter Farrell

29 March 2022

After a string of stunning performances in the opening round of the 2022 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial at Limerick on Saturday night, there has been plenty of movement in the market and Deadly Showtime now occupies favouritism ahead of the second round this weekend.

BIG NIGHT OF RACING IN WATERFORD ON SATURDAY NIGHT

Barry Drake

29 March 2022

BoyleSports have priced up the €9,500 to the winner Waterford Select Stakes which takes place on Saturday night.

TALKING KIRBY 2022: EPISODE 1 MONDAY 28TH MARCH

GRI

28 March 2022

All eyes turned to Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as the 2022 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial got underway. The stars of the future delighted the large crowd with 13 thrilling heats and now it's time for Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Mike Flaherty to sit down to chat about the action. Join them talking dogs, where they'll also look to the 600 in Shelbourne Park, the Select Stakes in Kilcohan Park and the Cork Oaks Final in Curraheen Park.

CHANGE TO THURLES RACING SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

Peter Farrell

28 March 2022

Owners and trainers please note that greyhound racing at Thurles Greyhound Stadium has been rescheduled from Saturday, April 2nd, to Monday, April 4th.

VIDEO: 2022 SELECT STAKES SEMI-FINALS

GRI

28 March 2022

ONE TIME ONLY and SKYWALKER BARRY both clocked identical times of 28.44 in the semi-finals of the 2022 Waterford Select Stakes at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night. Take a look back on the action now as we look forward to a thrilling Final on Saturday 2nd April.

MILLBANK CHOSEN A BRILLIANT WINNER OF THE CORK OAKS FINAL

Barry Drake

27 March 2022

MILLBANK CHOSEN (Dorotas Wildcat-Droopys Sylvia) ran out a brilliant winner of the €5,000 Cork Oaks final at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

TWO CRACKING SEMI FINALS OF THE WATERFORD SELECT STAKES

Barry Drake

27 March 2022

ONE TIME ONLY and SKYWALKER BARRY both clocked identical times of 28.44 in the semi-finals of the 2022 Waterford Select Stakes at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.

TOP CLASS KIRBY OPENER AS DEADLY STEALS THE SHOW

Peter Farrell

27 March 2022

There was huge focus on Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night as the opening round heats of the 2022 Con & Annie Kirby got underway and it certainly lived up to the hype as the most talented youngsters in the land produced a string of sensational performances.

SHELBOURNE OPEN 600 REALLY DELIVERS

Ian Fortune

27 March 2022

There is a reason why so many simply love to watch racing over the 600yd trip at Shelbourne Park.

CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL 2ND ROUND DRAW

GRI

26 March 2022

The draw for the 2nd Round of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday 2nd April.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 26/03/2022

GRI

26 March 2022

Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 26/03/2022:

IT PAYS TO HAVE FAITH AT NEWBRIDGE

Ian Fortune

26 March 2022

The Maginn family had a night to remember at Newbridge on Friday evening as they recorded a wonderful double which was highlighted by the display of Tullymurry Faith as she continued her rapid rise up the ranks with a wonderful success in the final of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Unraced Bitch 525.

ZOOM FLIES TO MCCALMONT SUCCESS

Ian Fortune

26 March 2022

Zoom did exactly that at Kilkenny on Friday night as he raced to a tremendous victory in the valuable Ballymac Anton @ Stud McCalmont Cup for trainer Murt Leahy and owners, the Club of Champions Syndicate.

A SWEET DISPLAY FROM CANDY

Ian Fortune

26 March 2022

Costa Candy was effectively asked an impossible task by the members of the Costalot Syndicate; to fill the shoes of the recently retired Costa Plenti.

UNBEATEN HONEY MAKES ALL IN VALUABLE GALWAY DECIDER

Peter Farrell

26 March 2022

The final of the €4,000 to the winner Galway A3 525 took centre stage last night at Galway Greyhound Stadium and it was Headford Honey who maintained her unbeaten status in the sweepstake with yet another terrific performance.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 25/03/2022

GRI

25 March 2022

Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 25/03/2022:

THOMAS MELIA

25 March 2022

It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of Thomas Melia, a member of one of the most prominent greyhound families in Ireland.

GREAT NEWS AS LIFFORD OPEN FOR TRIALS

Ian Fortune

25 March 2022

The great news came through on Thursday evening that Lifford will soon be opening their doors for the first trials at the venue in quite some time.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 24/03/2022

GRI

24 March 2022

Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 24/03/2022:

PARADE JACKETS SIZING CLARIFICATION

GRI

24 March 2022

Please note that due to an error on the sales link sizes are displaying as S, M & L but there is a wider range of sizes available from XS through to XXXL.

QUALITY ON OFFER AT KILKENNY SALES

Ian Fortune

24 March 2022

Saturday’s sales catalogue at Kilkenny is one of real quality. There are a number of well-bred unraced youngsters and good quality graders on offer.

BOLD SUPPORT FOR FREDDIE IN KIRBY OUTRIGHT MARKET

Peter Farrell

24 March 2022

The betting firms were quick off the mark for the upcoming Con & Annie Kirby Memorial at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and there has already been some big movement in the outright market.

BRESBET MAKE EDISON AND REX KIRBY FAVOURITES

Peter Farrell

23 March 2022

The opening round heats of the 2022 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial are just days away at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and Bresbet have been quickest off the mark in pricing up the Classic.

GRI & IGOBF LAUNCH NEW-LOOK PARADE JACKETS

GRI

23 March 2022

With the return to pre-COVID racing operations Greyhound Racing Ireland has in collaboration with the IGOBF designed a new standardised racing parade jacket for all handlers. The wearing of the previous style of racing coat was suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions.

VIDEO: 2022 CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL LAUNCH

GRI

22 March 2022

The 2022 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial was officially launched on Monday evening. Here's a little look back on the evening.

ALL WELCOME AT KILKENNY SALES

Ian Fortune

22 March 2022

Kilkenny Sales will go ahead as scheduled on Saturday morning with the opening trial due to go off at 8.30am.

BEST YOUNG TRACKERS TO GRACE LIMERICK FOR CON & ANNIE KIRBY RENEWAL

Peter Farrell

22 March 2022

This Saturday night will see the opening round heats of the 2022 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial get underway at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and its set to be one of the hottest on record based on the first round draw which was made yesterday afternoon.

TALKING EASTER CUP EPISODE 4: MONDAY 21ST MARCH

GRI

21 March 2022

The 2022 BresBet Easter Cup delivered a memorable final on Saturday night in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium as Susie Sapphire added another classic title to her glittering list! Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & guest Jonathan Hobbs as they chat about the Final and also take a look at the Select Stakes in Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium

SHELBOURNE 600 ENTRIES REQUIRED

Ian Fortune

21 March 2022

The Shelbourne Open 600 is due to commence at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and Michael Dempsey confirmed they were still a few names short.

WATCH THE CON & ANNIE MEMORIAL TRAP DRAW LIVE

GRI

21 March 2022

The draw for the 2022 Con & Annie Kirby will be live at 1pm

DRUMBO TRIALS OFF

Ian Fortune

21 March 2022

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow's official trials at Drumo Park have been cancelled.

SUSIE IN FINE FETTLE AFTER EASTER CUP HEROICS

Ian Fortune

21 March 2022

Owen McKenna was in buoyant form this morning when we caught up with him and he confirmed his star performer Susie Sapphire was also feeling bright and breezy after her heroics in the Bresbet Easter Cup on Saturday night.

IT WAS ALL WHYTE ON FRIDAY NIGHT

Ian Fortune

21 March 2022

It was very much a “Fridays” night on Saturday night at Dundalk with Paul Whyte sending out no fewer than three winners.

VIDEO: BRESBET EASTER CUP FINAL

GRI

21 March 2022

Just days after being named the Future Star, the Bitch of the Year and Supreme Greyhound of the Year at the National Greyhound Awards, Susie Sapphire cemented her title as the Queen of Irish Greyhound Racing when she claimed the 2022 BresBet Easter Cup Final in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium.

CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL DRAW @ 1PM

Peter Farrell

21 March 2022

The 2022 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 525 is set to kickoff this weekend at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and a reminder that the first round draw can be viewed live today at 1pm.

INCREDIBLE SUSIE CEMENTS HER STATUS WITH EASTER CUP GLORY

Ian Fortune

20 March 2022

Not for the first time, Susie Sapphire left the greyhound word reaching for superlatives at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as she ran out a brilliant winner of the BresBet Easter Cup, cementing her status as one of the greatest to ever race on Irish soil.

ANGLESEY LANDS THE FEATURE ON LIMERICK & CLARE GOBA NIGHT

Peter Farrell

20 March 2022

The Limerick & Clare GOBA were responsible for sponsoring the entire card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night and the feature event was the final of the Ryans Timber Machinist & uPVC Suppliers A4 Tri-Distance which carried a €1,500 winner’s purse.

TEN QUICKEST AS HONEY REMAINS UNBEATEN IN HOT GALWAY STAKE

Peter Farrell

20 March 2022

The Galway Greyhound Stadium A3/A4 525 has produced top-class racing at the Connacht venue in recent weeks and the semi-finals of the €4,000 to the winner stake followed suit last night as Drombeg Ten set the standard.

EXPLOSIVE BOY BACK TO WINNING FORM IN OPENING ROUND OF THE WATERFORD SELECT STAKES

Barry Drake

20 March 2022

It went very much as expected below in Kilcohan Park on Saturday night as the opening round of the 2022 Waterford Select Stakes got off to a flying start.

MORE OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES IN THE SEMI FINALS OF THE CORK OAKS

Barry Drake

20 March 2022

The Cork Oaks has produced some outstanding performances once again this year and heading into next week's final, it looks really hard to predict a winner.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 19/03/2022

GRI

19 March 2022

Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 19/03/2022:

A SNAZZY DISPLAY ROM BALLYMAC AT NEWBRIDGE

Ian Fortune

19 March 2022

The strength of Liam Dowling’s Ballymac Kennels outfit can never be underestimated.

SAM AND LADY DELIVER IN MCCALMONT CUP

Ian Fortune

19 March 2022

Mustang Sam and Coolanga Lady will take their place in the final of the Ballymac Anton @ Stud McCalmont Cup on the back of a semi-final victory after both displayed great determination at Kilkenny on Friday night.

GOBA CELEBRATED ON A STACKED LIMERICK CARD

Peter Farrell

19 March 2022

There are no fewer than three sweepstake finals down for decision at Limerick Greyhound Stadium tonight and the card is sure to attract a good crowd with every race kindly sponsored by the Limerick & Clare GOBA.

KINGDOM GREYHOUND STADIUM AWARDS

Barry Drake

19 March 2022

The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium 2020 and 2021 Greyhound Awards took place at the stadium on Friday Mar 18th.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 18/03/2022

GRI

18 March 2022

Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 18/03/2022:

BARRY COONEY

18 March 2022

Greyhound racing and, more particularly, Shelbourne Park lost a great friend in recent days with the sad passing of Barry Cooney.

FUTURE STARS IMPRESS AT ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

18 March 2022

There were a number of eye-catching displays at Enniscorthy on Thursday night as the Future Star & Michael Fortune Memorial Unraced Stake got underway.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 17/03/2022

GRI

17 March 2022

Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 17/03/2022:

WEEKEND TOTE GUARANTEES

Ian Fortune

17 March 2022

With the weekend starting early due to the double bank holiday, there’s every reason to get to the track in the coming days.

SALES GO AHEAD AT KILKENNY

Ian Fortune

16 March 2022

The planned sales at Kilkenny on Saturday, March 26th will go ahead with the trials set to commence at 8.30am.

TALKING JUVENILE CLASSIC MONDAY 14TH MARCH

GRI

14 March 2022

Ian Fortune is joined by Barry Caul and Mike Flaherty as they sit down to chat about a thrilling Final in the 2022 Greyhound and Pet World Juvenile Classic. Apart from the action in Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, there's plenty more great racing chat including the Awards and the upcoming Con & Annie Kirby Memorial in Limerick Greyhound Stadium

SUSIE THE BIG WINNER AT NATIONAL GREYHOUND AWARDS

Ian Fortune

14 March 2022

Sunday’s National Greyhound Awards may have been virtual but there was nothing virtual about the success of Susie Sapphire at the annual showpiece.

SANITIZE CLAIMS MIDLANDS DERBY SUCCESS

Ian Fortune

14 March 2022

Sanitize was clearly named with the current pandemic in mind and it would be apt to suggest she cleaned up at Mullingar on Sunday when capturing the Kilbride Kennels Midlands A2 Derby for David Hanlon.

2022 GREYHOUND & PETWORLD JUVENILE CLASSIC FINAL

GRI

14 March 2022

On Friday 11th March, the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium hosted the first Classic Final of 2022, the Greyhound & PetWorld Juvenile Classic. Join Rob Catterson now to look back on all the action in Tralee as Wi Can Dream took victory for trainer Patrick Guilfoyle and owners Lars & Anita Wicander.

CELEBRATE THE STARS IN OUR SPORT THIS SUNDAY

GRI

13 March 2022

Celebrate the stars in our sport on Sunday evening with the 2021 National Greyhound Racing Awards streamed live here on Talking Dogs at 7pm.

BRESBET EASTER CUP RESCHEDULED

Ian Fortune

13 March 2022

Shelbourne Park was due to host the final of the Bresbet Easter Cup on Saturday evening but Mother Nature had very different ideas.

IMPRESSIVE ILNOTBEBACK STANDOUT PERFORMER IN OPENING ROUND OF THE CORK OAKS

Barry Drake

13 March 2022

ILNOTBEBACK was quickest on the clock in the opening round of the Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

MARY BOOKS KIRBY TICKET IN STYLE AT LIMERICK

Peter Farrell

13 March 2022

The Con & Annie Kirby Memorial is just around the corner at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and last night saw three top-class trial stakes go down for decision.

QUALITY FROM KILBANNON AS HONEY GOES QUICKEST IN GALWAY A3

Peter Farrell

13 March 2022

The second round heats of the €4,000 to the winner Galway A3 525 may have been the main attraction to Galway Greyhound Stadium last night, however, it was the performance of Kilbannon Psycho that stole the show as Owen McDonagh’s charge posted an incredible 28.46 .20s.

IMPRESSIVE FAITH SETS STANDARD AT NEWBRIDGE

Ian Fortune

12 March 2022

Tullymurry Faith brought her tally to two from two in the second round of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Unraced Bitch 525 at Newbridge on Friday night, in turn setting the standard as she emerged a most impressive winner in 28.45.

SAM A MCCALMONT STAR

Ian Fortune

12 March 2022

Sean Bourke’s Mustang Sam continued his rapid rise up the ranks at Kilkenny on Friday night as he went fastest in the second round of the Ballymac Anton @ Stud McCalmont Cup to make it three wins on the bounce.

ARCHIE LANDS VALUABLE PRIZE AT SHELBOURNE

Ian Fortune

12 March 2022

Not for the first time, Murt Leahy and Gavin O’Mahoney shared a good success when Storys Archie came home in front in the valuable final of the This Runs Deep A2 525 at Shelbourne Park on Friday evening.

CURRAHEEN PARK SALES RESULTS TRIALS 1-16 SATURDAY 12TH MARCH

GRI

12 March 2022

Curraheen Park Sales Results Trials 1-16 Saturday 12th March:

WI CAN DREAM A BRILLIANT WINNER OF GREYHOUND & PETWORLD JUVENILE CLASSIC

Barry Drake

12 March 2022

Patrick Guilfoyle made a successful raid on the Kingdom when producing Wi Can Dream (Cabra Firmino-Cabra Angel) to victory in the €11,000 final of the Greyhound & Petworld Juvenile Classic in Tralee on Friday night.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 11/03/2022

GRI

11 March 2022

Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 11/03/2022:

BRESBET EASTER CUP FINAL VIRTUAL RACE PROGRAMME

GRI

11 March 2022

The 2022 BresBet Easter Cup Final takes place on Saturday 12th March in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium. Get prepared with your free virtual race programme or use it to follow the action from home if you are watching with Barking Buzz or live on TV with Racing Post Greyhound TV.

MARIA BYRNE

11 March 2022

The greyhound racing and coursing community lost a great friend in recent days with the sad passing of Maria Byrne.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 10/03/2022

GRI

10 March 2022

Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 10/03/2022:

MARGARET McCARTHY

10 March 2022

It’s with sadness we must report the sudden passing of Margaret McCarthy.

SATURDAY RACE TIMES AT SHELBOURNE

Ian Fortune

9 March 2022

With Racing Post Greyhound Television bringing all the action from Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, the race times have been altered to better fit the TV schedule.

ONLINE GREYHOUND SALES AT CURRAHEEN PARK– SATURDAY 12TH MARCH 2022

GRI

9 March 2022

The Sales Catalogue for Sales on Saturday 12th March, containing 50 Lots, is now available.

HALL OF FAME, SPECIAL MERIT & WELFARE AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

GRI

8 March 2022

The recipients for the Hall of Fame, Special Merit and Greyhound Welfare Awards at the RCÉ/GRI National Greyhound Racing Awards have been announced.

VIDEO: BRESBET EASTER CUP SEMI-FINALS

GRI

8 March 2022

Join Ian Fortune to look back on two fantastic Semi-Finals in the 2022 BresBet Easter Cup last Saturday night in Shelbourne Park. The stage is set for a thrilling Final on Saturday 12th - don't miss it!

LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR ENNISCORTHY’S FUTURE CHAMPION

Ian Fortune

8 March 2022

Just a gentle reminder that entries for this year’s Future Champion and Michael Fortune Memorial Unraced Stake at Enniscorthy close on Thursday.

TALKING EASTER CUP EPISODE 3: MONDAY 7TH MARCH

GRI

7 March 2022

It's Monday night which means only one thing, it's time to start Talking Dogs!

GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND SUPPORTING THOSE AFFECTED BY THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE

GRI

7 March 2022

As an industry we are committed to supporting humanitarian relief efforts, so have pledged to donating €1.00 from all activities over the next 7 days at GRI venues.

SUSIE RED-HOT IN BRESBET EASTER CUP

Ian Fortune

7 March 2022

Sponsors Bresbet are of the view that Susie Sapphire is very much the one to beat in the Easter Cup decider at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.

LATEST BEHIND THE TRACK EPISODE RELEASED TODAY

Ian Fortune

7 March 2022

The latest and final installment of the second series of the “Behind The Track” docu-series is to be released by the IGOBF later today and it’s another belter.

HALO MAKES TOP CLASS WINNING DEBUT AT KILCOHAN PARK

Barry Drake

6 March 2022

HALO (Laughil Blake-Murlens Maura) looks like a dog to follow going forward as the May puppy delivered a high class 28.49 winning debut run around Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.

WONDERFUL ACTION AS SUSIE AND TORNADO OBLIGE IN EASTER CUP

Ian Fortune

6 March 2022

There was brilliance and drama in equal measures at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the two semi-finals of the Bresbet Easter Cup were won in fine style by Susie Sapphire and Knight Tornado, although one had to work considerably harder than the other.

WILLSEEYOUTHERE FASTEST IN MIDLANDS DERBY

Ian Fortune

6 March 2022

The stage is set for a very competitive Kilbride Kennels Midlands Derby decider after Saturday semi-finals.

BARTLEMY JAS A POPULAR WINNER OF THE CORK CUP FINAL

Barry Drake

6 March 2022

LOCAL Cork trainer Kieran Lynch enjoyed more big-race success at Curraheen Park on Saturday night as Bartlemy Jas came home in front to win the €4,500 Cork Cup.

HONEY SWEET IN VALUABLE SWEEPSTAKE OPENER AT GALWAY

Peter Farrell

6 March 2022

The opening round heats of the €4,000 to the winner Galway Stadium A3/A4 525 were the main attraction to the Connacht venue last night and after a top-class curtain raiser, it was Headford Honey who set the standard with a terrific performance for Seamus Leahy.

EVENLY MATCHED GOBA SWEEPSTAKE OPENERS AT LIMERICK

Peter Farrell

6 March 2022

Last night’s Limerick card was dominated by GOBA competitions and it proved a very competitive affair with each of the stakes very closely matched in terms of the clock.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 05/03/2022

GRI

5 March 2022

Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 05/03/2022:

WHISPA ROARS HOME

Ian Fortune

5 March 2022

The feature of Friday’s action at HQ was the valuable final of the RCETS A1 550 and Ballymac Whispa turned the early round form on its head by emerging a deserving winner for Liam Dowling.

TREMENDOUS START TO MCCALMONT CUP

Ian Fortune

5 March 2022

The Ballymac Anton McCalmont Cup is going to offer much in the way of competitive racing if Friday’s opening round is any indication.

RAPID SETS PACE AS LADIES SHINE AT NEWBRIDGE

Ian Fortune

5 March 2022

A very talented group of young bitches were unveiled at Newbridge on Friday night in the opening round of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Unraced Open Bitch 525.