Ian Fortune
31 May 2022
The draw for the third round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby was made yesterday afternoon and it couldn’t have worked out much better with the majority of the fourteen Irish trained runners spread out across the eight heats.
Ian Fortune
31 May 2022
Just weeks after reporting the retirement of the incredibly consistent Razldazl Monarch, his litter Razldazl Peaky is also to hang up his racing muzzle.
GRI
30 May 2022
It's that time again - time for Talking Dogs to get Talking Oaks!
Ian Fortune
30 May 2022
Another Holiday finished off his unbeaten run through the Champion Open Unraced Stake at a packed Kilkenny on Sunday evening.
Ian Fortune
30 May 2022
Things could certainly have gone worse for the Irish at Towcester in the second round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby over the weekend but, at the same time, they could have gone considerably better also.
Barry Drake
30 May 2022
Cappawhite trainer Pat Buckley enjoyed another magnificent weekend in the world of greyhound racing.
Barry Drake
30 May 2022
It was all about BALLYBOY DEME in the final of the €1,700 to the winner Dan & Sheila Buckley Memorial A2 final at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Peter Farrell
29 May 2022
The semi finals of the Larry O’Rourke National Produce Stakes featured on last night’s Clonmel card and it was Graham Holland who sent out both winners as he tightened his grip on the €17,000 to the winner classic.
Barry Drake
29 May 2022
TULLIG CYRNAME (Droopys Sydney-Hail Cleopatra) made it the perfect seven wins from as many starts in last night's feature at Tralee, the final of the €6,500 to the winner Lee Strand.
Ian Fortune
29 May 2022
Shelbourne Park again delivered the most memorable night of action on Saturday night as the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks saw the field reduced from thirty six to twenty four of the best bitches in training.
Ian Fortune
29 May 2022
There were four Irish trained winners at Towcester on Saturday night as the second round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby drew to a conclusion.
Ian Fortune
29 May 2022
Things could have gone considerably better for Ireland in the second round of the Star Sports & TRC Derby as we lost over half our remaining challengers.
Peter Farrell
29 May 2022
The semi finals of the Greyhound & Petworld Golden Muzzle took centre at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night and after landing his opening round assignment, Whats Up Jack produced another top-class performance to go quickest in the feature.
GRI
28 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 28/05/2022:
Ian Fortune
28 May 2022
There were mixed fortunes for the ten Irish trained runners in action at Towcester on Friday evening as the second round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby got underway although the display of Ballinabola Ed as he strengthened his grip at the head of the ante-post betting added a real gloss to proceedings.
Ian Fortune
28 May 2022
The Friends of Newbridge A1 Derby came to a conclusion at Newbridge on Friday night and after some exceptional racing through the prelims, an exceptional champion emerged in the €3,500 to the winner competition.
GRI
27 May 2022
You can win a Free Fundraising Night for your Club, Charity or School in Waterford's Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium!
GRI
23 May 2022
Our Monday night chats are back as Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and special guest Jason Craddock turn their attention to the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks. While their focus is on the ladies in Shelbourne Park, they also look to the Produce Stakes in Clonmel and the English Derby action in Towcester.
Peter Farrell
23 May 2022
After an incredible opening round to the Larry O’Rourke National Produce Stakes last weekend, the second round action continued at Clonmel last night and once again it was all about Swords Rex as he produced another masterclass for owner Barbara Lowndes.
Barry Caul
22 May 2022
The Sporing Press Online Edition got underway at Shelborne Park on Saturday night and predictably there were some stunning performances and also a couple of real shocks.
Ian Fortune
22 May 2022
It was another hugely successful night for Ireland at Towcester on Saturday night as six of the eleven heat winners represented these shores.
Ian Fortune
22 May 2022
After 32 opening round heats, Ireland’s hand in the Star Sports & TRC English Derby remains as strong as ever.
Ian Fortune
22 May 2022
As the old expression goes, you win nothing in trials but we had to reference the incredible trial of The Other Kobe ahead of racing at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
Peter Farrell
22 May 2022
The opening round heats of the Greyhound & Petworld Golden Muzzle A1 550 featured on last night’s Limerick card and it was the Pat Guilfoyle-trained Vincenzo who took the competition by the scruff of the neck.
GRI
21 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 21/05/2022:
Ian Fortune
21 May 2022
After a relatively low key start to the Irish challenge on Thursday, the emerald isle sent out a clear warning to all that would listen in the second session of opening round heats of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby on Friday night at Towcester.
Ian Fortune
21 May 2022
Front runners captured both semi-finals of the Champion Open Unraced at Kilkenny on Friday evening with Another Holiday and Bogger Bible both making every inch after a fast start.
Ian Fortune
21 May 2022
Off The Pitch ran out a tremendous winner of the €2,500 Islandbridge Open Sprint at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, charging into the turn to get the better of the fast-starting track record holder Gizmo Classic.
Ian Fortune
21 May 2022
Jamie McGee tasted the highs and the lows of greyhound racing at Newbridge on Friday night in the semi-finals of the Friends Of Newbridge A1 Derby.
Peter Farrell
21 May 2022
TULLIG CYRNAME made it the perfect six from six in Friday night's second semi-final of the Lee Strand at Tralee.
Peter Farrell
21 May 2022
There was a nine race card on offer at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night and it was Graham Holland who once again took the headlines as he sent out no fewer than four winners.
Barry Drake
21 May 2022
On outing number 100, Mutleys Joy recorded a 19th career success for Patrick O'Neill at Kilcohan Park on Thursday morning.
GRI
20 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 20/05/2022:
Ian Fortune
20 May 2022
The Star Sports/ TRC English Derby kicked off with a bang at Towcester on Thursday evening as Lautaro posted a sensational track record breaking 28.84 to set a very strong standard.
GRI
20 May 2022
On Saturday night last, an impressive €16,500 was handed over to a representative of Milford Care Centre from Tom Pa O'Connor and his fundraising committee.
GRI
19 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 19/05/2022:
GRI
19 May 2022
Tote are excited to announce the launch of a brand new bet called the CONNECT 6. The bet will launch this Saturday 21st May and will have a gross guarantee of €10,000. This a unique Jackpot bet that will include 6 races for 6 different stadia.
GRI
17 May 2022
Relive all the racing action of the 2022 RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch Final that took place last Sunday at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.
Barry Drake
17 May 2022
RUSHMOOR DASH was the biggest purchase at Youghal sales on Saturday morning as the exciting January puppy was sold for €4,400 after clocking a fantastic 29.29.
Peter Farrell
16 May 2022
There were a series of incredible performances at Clonmel greyhound stadium last night as the opening round heats of the Larry O’Rourke National Produce Stakes got underway and those in attendance were treated to something special as Swords Rex dipped under the 28-second mark in heat three.
Barry Drake
16 May 2022
Trained by Johnny Linehan for the Runninta-Synciate, Runninta Shay (Laughil Blake-Droopys Pizazz) ran out a brilliant winner of Saturday night's feature at Curraheen Park, the final of the €1,500 Jerry O'Donovan Memorial A3 stake.
Ian Fortune
16 May 2022
The 2022 RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch produced a wonderful winner in the form of Magical Mary.
Ian Fortune
16 May 2022
The Royal Lancaster Hotel played host to the 2021 GBGB Awards on Sunday evening and Signet Ace was named as Greyhound of the Year.
Ian Fortune
16 May 2022
Razldazl Monarch has long been one of the most consistent and thoroughly professional greyhounds in training but, at over four and a half years of age, he has run his last race.
Ian Fortune
15 May 2022
Saturday nights at Shelbourne Park never fail to deliver. While there were no major competitions on Saturday, there was a number of brilliant displays.
Peter Farrell
15 May 2022
The final of the 2022 Epic Hero Limerick Oaks took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night and Burgess Josie, owned by Gilbert Anderson, went on to land the €3,000 first prize with a trap-to-line victory.
Peter Farrell
15 May 2022
Galway played host to a ten-race card last night and there were no doubts about who stole the show as Hannover Phantom produced an incredible performance in the concluding race of the night for Declan McDonagh.
GRI
14 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 14/05/2022:
Ian Fortune
14 May 2022
Gizmo Cash created history at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, posting the fastest time ever recorded for 350yds on Irish soil as he smashed the previous track record of Ardnasool Jet by over two lengths.
Ian Fortune
14 May 2022
Given the very nature of the event, there was always going to be a number of improved displays in the second round of the Champion Open Unraced but that scarcely describes the brilliant performance of Another Holiday as he posted a rapid 28.74.
Ian Fortune
14 May 2022
While Gizmo Cash was creating history at Shelbourne Park, Jamie McGee was also sending out impressive winners at Newbridge with Hawkfield Breeze setting the standard for the second week running in the second round of the Friends of Newbridge A1 Derby.
Ian Fortune
14 May 2022
Tonight’s card at Dundalk features two sweepstake finals and an open 400 but those in action will have to go some to better the display of Droopys Got It, who lit up Dundalk on Friday evening when wining the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust ON2 400.
Barry Drake
14 May 2022
AS EXPECTED, Tullig Cyrname (Droopys Sydney-Hail Cleopatra) made it five wins from as many starts in the opening quarter-final of the Lee Strand at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
GRI
13 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 13/05/2022:
Ian Fortune
13 May 2022
192 names went into the hat for the opening round draw of the StarSports/ TRC English Derby at the GBGB offices in central London yesterday afternoon and thankfully everything went relatively smoothly.
GRI
12 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 12/05/2022:
Barry Drake
12 May 2022
Garyvoe handler Pat Moloney enjoyed a night to remember at Youghal on Wednesday night as he sent out a wonderful five timer.
GRI
12 May 2022
Watch Ian Fortunes preview for RPGTV of the RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch final taking place this Sunday in Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.
Ian Fortune
12 May 2022
Paul Hennessy confirmed yesterday that one of his great stalwarts Boylesportsbingo has run his last race.
11 May 2022
The Tyrone and Northern greyhound community have lost another long-standing member with the death on Monday night of Noel Devlin, Dungannon after some time of illness.
Peter Farrell
11 May 2022
The Epic Hero Limerick Oaks will come to a conclusion this Saturday night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium but the top-class racing keeps on coming and the Greyhound & Petworld Golden Muzzle will be next on the agenda.
GRI
11 May 2022
Relive all the racing action from the semi-final of the RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch Open 600 that took place last Sunday at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.
GRI
10 May 2022
Greyhound Racing Ireland are actively recruiting for several roles. All active vacancies are available to view with the link below by location.
Ian Fortune
10 May 2022
Shelbourne Park are to set up a WhatsApp group to update owners and trainers on upcoming sweepstakes, trial sessions and any other information which may be prove helpful.
GRI
9 May 2022
Greyhound Racing Ireland would like highlight to members of the industry and the wider public the effects of recent world events on rehoming of greyhounds through the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT)
Peter Farrell
9 May 2022
There were some quality races on show last night at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium as the track gear up for next week’s National Produce Stakes opener.
Ian Fortune
9 May 2022
The stage is now set for a tremendous conclusion to the RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch next weekend following two high-quality semi-finals on Sunday.
Ian Fortune
9 May 2022
None of the five Irish trained runners in action at Towcester on Sunday managed to get their head in front but all four of Graham Holland’s challengers made the first three.
Ian Fortune
9 May 2022
The Michael O’Donovan trained Coolavanny Calvn went fastest of those to trial ahead of racing at Towcester on Sunday afternoon.
Ian Fortune
8 May 2022
It was one of the rare in-between nights at Shelbourne Park on Saturday with no competitions on the card but there was still some exceptional racing on offer.
Peter Farrell
8 May 2022
The semi finals of the Epic Hero Limerick Oaks took centre stage last night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and it was Burgess Josie and Burgess Cassie who landed the spoils to set up a mouth-watering decider in six days’ time.
Peter Farrell
8 May 2022
There were ten races down for decision last night at Thurles Greyhound Stadium and it proved a fruitful night for Kim Taylor as she accounted for a hat-trick of winners.
Barry Drake
8 May 2022
LIBBYS DOLLY (Ballymac Best-Libbys Pet) went quickest on the clock in the semi-finals of the Burgess Bucks @ Stud ON2 at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
GRI
7 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 7/05/2022:
Ian Fortune
7 May 2022
When naming a greyhound Hes The Greatest you better be sure he has plenty of talent.
Ian Fortune
7 May 2022
The opening round of the Islandbridge Sprint may have proven costly to odds-on backers but Shea Campbell won’t be complaining as he recorded a tremendous double with Robbies Champ and Mccool Blue, while Jamie McGee will also be happy with his evening’s work as his Gizmo Cash posted the fastest time of the round.
Ian Fortune
7 May 2022
Hawkfield Breeze is rapidly developing into a very talented tracker for Jamie McGee and Jerry Connors and she took another leap forward at Newbridge on Friday night as she set a strong standard in the opening round of the Friends of Newbridge A1 Derby.
Barry Drake
7 May 2022
TULLIG CYRNAME (Droopys Sydney-Hail Cleopatra) delivered another stunning performance in the Kingdom on Friday night as the Pat Buckley trained runner posted a superb 29.53 in the second round of the Lee Strand 550.
Peter Farrell
7 May 2022
There was an all-grade nine race card at Galway Greyhound Stadium last night and there was no doubt who stole the headlines as David McGrath’s Foxwood Storm produced a sizzling display in sprint contest in race five.
Ian Fortune
5 May 2022
2021 Dog of the Year Explosive Boy is set to miss the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby after the news broke yesterday that he had suffered a small training setback which would keep him out of action for a couple of weeks.
GRI
5 May 2022
Tickets for the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final have been released for sale this morning, Thursday 5th May.
Ian Fortune
4 May 2022
Do you fancy the chance to work as assistant manager at one of the best locally supported tracks in the country? If you do, there is a great opportunity at Kilkenny.
Ian Fortune
4 May 2022
Brendan Matthews and all at Townview Kennels may have suffered a disappointing defeat in the Maiden Derby at Towcester on Sunday but Saturday’s results at Shelbourne would have perked them up somewhat as they recorded a notable treble.
Ian Fortune
4 May 2022
Pat Norris would have been pleased with how his two potential English Derby challengers Run Bolt and Im To Blame trialled on Tuesday evening at Towcester.
Ian Fortune
3 May 2022
The IGOBF have been doing sterling work over the past year with the Behind The Track docuseries, the new parade jacket initiative and they are now looking to raise vital funds through an English Derby Buster draw which boasts an impressive €5,000 winner’s purse.
Ian Fortune
2 May 2022
Alan Dobbs was in touch to inform us that brilliant Oaks winner Ballymac Beanie is a mum.
Ian Fortune
2 May 2022
Magical Mary once again set the standard in the second round of the RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch at Mullingar on Sunday afternoon.
Ian Fortune
2 May 2022
Brendan Matthews’ Wide Open carried no luck in the final of the Matchbook Betting Exchange Maiden Derby at Towcester on Sunday.
Ian Fortune
2 May 2022
While Wide Open was out of luck in the Maiden Derby final, there were four Irish trained winners of the card thanks to the incredible efforts of those representing the Riverside Kennel outfit of Graham and Nicky Holland.
Ian Fortune
2 May 2022
Both Peter Cronin and Graham Holland also had plenty of interest in the trial session ahead of racing at Towcester on Sunday afternoon.
Ian Fortune
1 May 2022
Droopys Good, known as Jake at home, came back into the final of the €3,000 RCETS Open 525 at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night following the withdrawal of his kennel companion Mags Memory and the speedster took his opportunity with a swashbuckling display.
Peter Farrell
1 May 2022
The opening round heats of the Epic Hero Limerick Oaks took place last night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and there were a number of shock results as Annagh Lucy set the early standard
Peter Farrell
1 May 2022
Thurles Greyhound Stadium hosted a ten-race card last night and there were several fine performances as Group Ranger recorded the quickest time of the night over the standard trip.
IGB
1 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 30/04/2022:
Ian Fortune
30 April 2022
Both Barefoot Supremo and Hello Hammond ran very well at Towcester on Friday evening as they continued their preparations for the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby but both ran into a good winner in their respective trial stakes.
Ian Fortune
30 April 2022
We were caught a little off guard on Friday evening when the name of Fast Fit Paddy appeared on the results sheet from Towcester’s Friday evening trial session.
Ian Fortune
30 April 2022
Susie Sapphire may not be travelling to the UK for a crack at the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby but her kennel companion Ballymore Border will be doing so.
Ian Fortune
30 April 2022
After showing glimpses of real promise in previous outings, Maglass Brave took Friday’s feature at Shelbourne Park in real style.
Peter Farrell
30 April 2022
The final of the €1,500 to the winner Sorley O’Dornan Memorial A5/A6 525 featured on last night’s Clonmel card and it went the way of the favourite as Moanteen Linford produced a strong finish to land the spoils in style.
Peter Farrell
30 April 2022
Galway hosted a nine-race all graded affair last night and it proved another successful night for Evan McAuliffe as he recorded a double with Drombeg Snowy and Drombeg Glory both landing their respective contests.