Talking Dogs Stories July 2022
ONE TIME ONLY A TRUE CHAMPION
Ian Fortune
31 July 2022
One Time Only was crowned the 2022 Boylesports Champion Stakes winner at a busy Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as he produced a typically brilliant display of early speed and front running to hand handler Tommy O’Donovan another major victory.
WARRIOR A BRILLIANT PLATE WINNER
Ian Fortune
31 July 2022
While the Boylesports Champion Stakes was the feature at Shelbourne Park on Saturday, there was an exceptional undercard littered with incredible performances including that of the Jennifer O’Donnell trained Born Warrior in the Boylesports Champion Plate.
ACE AND JOHNNY STAY UNBEATEN IN IRISH SPRINT CUP
Ian Fortune
31 July 2022
Both Serene Ace and Shancol Johnny continued their unbeaten march through the Irish Sprint Cup at Dundalk on Saturday night with both dipping under the 21 second barrier but, for the third week running, it was the former that set the standard.
ISO SHINES ON BIG NIGHT IN DRUMO
Ian Fortune
31 July 2022
Iso Fantastic has long been a hugely consistent tracker for Michael Corr and the shrewd handler would have been delighted to see his son of Iso Octane claim the Billy Hutchinson Memorial & DTSC 525 at Drumbo Park on Saturday night.
ANOTHER NIGHT OF GREAT RACING ACTION AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
31 July 2022
WALKABOUT BARNEY made it back-to-back winning performances in Saturday night's final of the €1,350 to the winner Galloping Kennels and Cork GOBA A2 Stake final at Curraheen Park.
IMPRESSIVE BOBSLEIGH QUICKEST IN TIPP CUP SEMIS
Peter Farrell
31 July 2022
The semi finals of the 2022 Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup took centre stage last night at Thurles Greyhound Stadium and despite the absence of Skywalker Cilla in the opening semi final, it was hard not be impressed by the performance of Bobsleigh Dream as she sealed back-to-back victories in the stake.
CANON EXPLODES ON NIGHT OF FINALS AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
31 July 2022
There was some super action on show last night at Galway Greyhound Stadium as no fewer than four sweepstake finals were down for decision and it was Three Canons who was most impressive in sealing an unbeaten passage through the 90th Celebration July Festival A3 525 final.
TOMMY TOO GOOD FOR RIVALS IN O’CONNOR JULIAN VETS TRI-DISTANCE SEMIS
Peter Farrell
31 July 2022
The feature races on last night’s Limerick card were the two semi finals of the O’Connor Julian Vets Cashel A2 Tri-Distance and Tommy Too Many made it back-to-back wins over the extended 575-yard to gallop into the decider with strong claims.
TWO GREAT BATTLES IN THE SEMI FINALS OF THE JOHN FITZGERALD MEMORIAL
Barry Drake
31 July 2022
The semi-finals of the €3,250 to the winner John Fitzgerald Memorial A1 550 took centre stage at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
DREAM STEP A POWERFUL WINNER OF THE BALLYMAC ANTON TRI DISTANCE FINAL
Barry Drake
31 July 2022
DREAM STEP, trained by David Flanagan for owners Caroline Flanagan and Damian Hally, ran out a brilliant winner of the €3,000 to the winner Ballymac Anton @ Stud Stakes Tri Distance at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 30/07/2022
GRI
30 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 30/07/2022:
SENSATIONAL SYD TAKES HEADLINES IN RCETS
Ian Fortune
30 July 2022
It was predictable that a number of those that contested the opening round of the RCETS Open Unraced at Shelbourne Park would improve in the space of a week but few could have expected what was to come with Here Comes Syd producing the most remarkable run to get tongues wagging.
A RED HOT SUMMER AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
30 July 2022
Black Summer again set a strong standard in the Boylesports A3 Bitch 525 at Kilkenny on Friday night as she ran out a ready two and a half length winner.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 29/07/2022
GRI
30 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 29/07/2022:
ELITE DISPLAY FROM CRYSTAL IN DERBY TRIAL STAKE
Ian Fortune
29 July 2022
On Thursday evening, Elite Crystal provided handler Myles Roban with a second success in the Enniscorthy Boylesports Derby Trial Stake in four years following the victory of the talented Elite Black in 2019.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 28/07/2022
GRI
29 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 28/07/2022:
VINCENT LEAVY
28 July 2022
It’s with a heavy heart we must report the sudden passing of the most dedicated doggy men in the country, Vincent Leavy.
SILKS AUCTION DETAILS AND A NEW GO FUND ME SET UP FOR DARLENE
Ian Fortune
27 July 2022
Last week we brought you news of a set of silks being auctioned at Shelbourne Park this Saturday on Boylesports Champion Stakes final night for a very worthwhile cause.
RAY MURPHY
27 July 2022
The Greyhound industry lost another great personality in recent days with the news of the sad passing of Ray Murphy, Kinawley, Co. Fermanagh.
WATCH: THE 2022 BOYLESPORTS CHAMPION STAKE SEMI-FINALS
GRI
26 July 2022
Join our Talking Dogs team track side at the Boylesports Champion Stake semi-finals
TWOINAROW FAVOURITE FOR CHAMPION STAKES GLORY
Ian Fortune
26 July 2022
Sponsors Boylesports believe Twoinarow is the one to beat in the final of the Champions Stakes on Saturday night at Shelbourne Park despite suffering defeat behind One Time Only last weekend.
TALKING CHAMPION STAKES 2022
GRI
25 July 2022
Sit back and enjoy the opening rounds of the BoyleSports Champion Stakes 2022.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: WELFARE OFFICER/ GREYHOUND REHOMING CO-ORDINATOR
25 July 2022
Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland are currently recruiting for a Welfare Officer/Greyhound Rehoming Co-ordinator.
CELEBRATIONS AS BRANDYWELL TURNS 90
Ian Fortune
25 July 2022
It was in late July, 1932 when the Brandywell, Derry opened its doors for greyhound racing. Tonight, the Keeperlit Gala night will be run to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the first meeting at the northern venue.
BOCKO MAKES QUITE THE START AS A SIRE
Ian Fortune
25 July 2022
After a sensational racing career that saw him emerge one of the great Derby champions of recent times, Lenson Bocko made an incredible start to his career as a sire over the weekend.
WONDERFUL DISPLAYS IN CHAMPION
Ian Fortune
24 July 2022
The final of the Boylesports Champion Stakes will take centre stage next weekend following three wonderful semi-finals at a busy Shelbourne Park on Saturday night
WARRIOR AND KING RULE IN PLATE
Barry Caul
24 July 2022
While the Boylesports Champion Stakes took centre stage at Shelbourne on Saturday, the remainder of the card also provided some wonderful racing with the feature of the undercard the semi-finals of the Boylesports Champion Plate and Born Warrior and Priceless King lived up to their names by ruling in their respective races.
DÉJÀ VU AS ACE AND DUNFORD TAKE HEADLINES AT DUNDALK
Ian Fortune
24 July 2022
One could be forgiven for confusing the second round results of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup for the opening round.
STREAM OF SYDNEY STARS IN JOHN WHELAN MEMORIAL KENNEDY CUP DECIDER
Peter Farrell
24 July 2022
There was another stacked card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night as the final of the €5,000 to the winner John Whelan Memorial Kennedy Cup came to its conclusion and it went the way of the favourite as Steam Of Sydney maintained her unbeaten record in the event with another incredible performance.
BOBSLEIGH DREAM SETS THE TONE IN TIPP CUP SECOND ROUND
Peter Farrell
24 July 2022
After the weather forced the Centenary Tipperary Cup to be put on hold last Saturday night, the second round action finally got underway at Thurles Park and although there were to be a few upsets throughout the heats, there were no shocks about the performance of Bobsleigh Dream as she made every yard to go quickest of the four heats on offer.
MASSIVE PERFORMANCE FROM BOCKOS MELODY IN SHELLEY FENNELLY MEMORIAL FINAL
Barry Drake
24 July 2022
Trainer Graham Holland landed another big one in Curraheen Park on Saturday night as Bockos Melody (Droopys Sydney-Ballymac Razl) landed the final of the €4,500 to the winner Shelley Fennelly Memorial Open Bitch Stake.
STICKMAN SETS THE STANDARD IN OPENING ROUND OF THE JOHN FITZGERALD MEMORIA
Barry Drake
24 July 2022
The John Fitzgerald Memorial A1 Stake looks like a really good event and the opening round got underway in Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 23/07/2022
GRI
23 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 23/07/2022:
PUPS LIGHT UP SHELBOURNE IN RCETS UNRACED
Ian Fortune
23 July 2022
It wasn’t difficult to predict there were would be some superb displays in the opening round of the RCETS Open Unraced at Shelbourne Park on Friday night given the pedigrees, connections involved and the qualifying form on show but all three heats were packed with potential future stars.
SUMMER HEAT AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
23 July 2022
The Boylesports A3 Bitch 525 got underway at Kilkenny on Friday evening and Black Summer stole the headlines with a brilliant opening round effort, scoring in a rapid 28.86.
BURNPARK DOUBLES UP AS CANON EXPLODES AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
23 July 2022
Last night’s Galway card was littered with sweepstake action and it provided several smart performances with a double for the ‘Burnpark’ kennels one of the highlights on the night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 22/07/2022
GRI
22 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 22/07/2022:
FOUR STRAIGHT WINS FOR WESTWIND FLAME IN THE KINGDOM FEATURE
Barry Drake
22 July 2022
WESTWIND FLAME (Laughil Blake-Westwind Jet) made it four straight wins in Thursday night's second semi-final of the Ballymac Anton @ Stud Tri Distance Stakes.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 21/07/2022
GRI
21 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 21/07/2022:
CHARITY AUCTION OF FAMOUS SILKS FOR A WORTHY CAUSE
Ian Fortune
21 July 2022
A really special piece of memorabilia will go up for auction at Shelbourne Park on Saturday, July 30th to coincide with final of the Boylesports Champion Stakes.
SUSIE LOOKING RESPLENDENT AFTER DATE WITH SUPER SYDNEY
Ian Fortune
19 July 2022
Susie Sapphire may have been retired recently after coming in season but she looks very happy in herself judging by the latest pics taken last week by one of her greatest fans and daughter of owner Peter, Jeannie Comerford.
VIDEO: 2022 CORN CUCHULAINN FINAL
19 July 2022
Sit back & enjoy the 2022 Corn Cuchulainn Open 750 Final at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium.
WATCH: THE 2022 CORN CUCHULAINN OPEN 750 FINAL
GRI
18 July 2022
Join Barry Caul, Tommy Lyons and Declan O’Donoghue as they chat about Crafty Kokoro’s win in the 2022 Corn Cuchulainn Final in Shelbourne Park.
A BIG WEEKEND FOR BIRTHDAY BOY PETER
Ian Fortune
18 July 2022
Crafty Kokoro wasn’t the only member of the Divilly clan to show some dash on Saturday evening as she raced to a brilliant success in the final of the Corn Cuchulainn.
CRAFTY RACES TO CORN CUCHULAINN SUCCESS
Ian Fortune
17 July 2022
Crafty Kokoro was always touted as a future superstar from the moment she hit the track for the first time last October.
BOCKOS CRYSTAL AND SCOOBY DUCHESS SCORE IN SHELLEY FENNELLY MEMORIAL SEMI FINALS
Barry Drake
17 July 2022
Saturday night's racing at Curraheen Park produced a number of sensational performances.
WARM WEATHER EVENT – UPDATE SATURDAY 16TH JULY
GRI
16 July 2022
Updated 2:59pm Following a review of forecasted temperatures and in consultation with The Racing Management Team, RCÉ has confirmed that SIX venues will NOT BE RACING this Saturday.
JEMEIRAH IMPRESSES AS FRENCH LANDS THE FEATURE AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
16 July 2022
Multiple sweepstakes got underway last night at Galway Greyhound Stadium and the standout performance was that of Jumeirah Dasher who went fastest in the opening round of the 90th Birthday July Festival A5/A6 525.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 15/07/2022
GRI
15 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 15/07/2022:
WARM WEATHER EVENT- UPDATE- JULY 15TH
GRI
15 July 2022
Following a review of expected temperatures and consultation with The Racing Management Team RCÉ has confirmed that all locations will race this evening as scheduled.
JOAN CREMIN RIP
GRI
15 July 2022
It is with incredible sadness we must report the passing of Joan Cremin whose death occurred on 13th July.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 14/07/2022
GRI
15 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 14/07/2022:
WARM WEATHER EVENT – ADJUSTMENTS TO RACING
GRI
14 July 2022
RCÉ is monitoring the progress of the extreme hot weather forecast for the coming days and has considered the care and welfare needs of racing greyhounds in the context of upcoming Racing and Trial Schedules. At this point RCÉ wishes to advise of the following:
DERBY TRIAL STAKE ENTRIES REQUIRED AT THURLES
Peter Farrell
14 July 2022
The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is fast approaching and Thurles Greyhound Stadium are now taking entries for their Derby Trial Stake, scheduled to be run on Saturday 30th July.
BRILLIANTLY FAST CATCH WILL FLY NO MORE
Ian Fortune
14 July 2022
It was moments after Hare Larey won on Sunday night at the Festival of Racing at Kilkenny that John Byrne, a member of the Kings of Wicklow Syndicate, confirmed that his other star performer Catchmeflying has run his last race.
VIDEO: 2022 DUNDALK INTERNATIONAL
14 July 2022
Join Ian Fortune in Dundalk Stadium to witness Explosive Boy win the 2022 Dundalk International for Patrick Guilfoyle, Peter & Cherly Sutcliffe and connections.
EXPLOSIVE DISPLAY BY BOY IN INTERNATIONAL
Ian Fortune
13 July 2022
Explosive Boy again confirmed his standing as one of the very best in training over the past two years with a brilliant display of pace and power to land the Dundalk International on Tuesday night.
KILKENNY NEWS AND SALES SUCCESSES
Ian Fortune
13 July 2022
Entries invited for the next sales at Kilkenny on Saturday, August 6th.
TOP CLASS VIEWING
GRI
13 July 2022
Relive all of the racing action from Saturday night at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium.
HAWK CLAIMS A SUCCESS FOR TEAM ROANNA
Ian Fortune
12 July 2022
It was fitting that a competition that was dominated by the ‘Roanna’ greyhounds went to one of the three runners carrying the prefix in Monday’s decider at Enniscorthy.
TALKING CORN CUCHULAINN EPISODE 3: MONDAY 11TH JULY
GRI
11 July 2022
The final 6 have been decided so join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Barry Caul talking all things Corn Cuchulainn.
YOUGHAL GREYHOUND TRACK SUPPORTER CLUB LOTTO
Barry Drake
11 July 2022
The Youghal Greyhound Track Supporter Club Jackpot stands at a whopping €20000!
FESTIVAL REALLY DEVLIVERED AT GLORIOUS KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
11 July 2022
There was no better place to be on Sunday evening than Kilkenny track as the inaugural Festival of Racing, sponsored by John Mitchell and the KGOBA, provided some exceptional racing and a wonderful atmosphere on one of the most glorious evenings of the year.
KINGDOM GREYHOUND STADIUM NEWS
Barry Drake
11 July 2022
Owners and trainers please be advised that due to a road traffic accident on the road outside the stadium early this morning, the road is closed for the Brewery Road (Applegreen) side.
HOT PROSPECTS IN BALLYMAC ANTON @ STUD STAKE
Barry Drake
11 July 2022
Round two of the Ballymac Anton @ Stud stakes took place at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it produced some brilliant displays.
VINCENZO THE TOAST OF SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
10 July 2022
Vincenzo produced a near-perfect display to claim the headlines at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as he came home a clear winner of the Shelbourne Champion 550.
CHATTER TOO STRONG IN CARROLL MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
10 July 2022
There was a tremendous finish to the Eamon and Paddy Carroll Memorial at Dundalk on Saturday night with Mrs Chatter showing great pace and determination to land the valuable prize for Barney Mooney and Martin White.
TROMORA AND SYDNEY MARCH INTO KENNEDY CUP DECIDER IN STYLE
Peter Farrell
10 July 2022
The valuable John Whelan Memorial Kennedy Cup reached its semi final stages last night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and although Stream Of Sydney maintained his unbeaten run with another sparkling performance, it was the other unbeaten bitch in the stake, Tromora Rocket, who went narrowly quickest.
STAR-STUDDED DISPLAYS IN OPENING ROUND OF TIPPERARY CUP
Peter Farrell
10 July 2022
The first round heats of the €8,000 to the winner Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup took centre stage last night at Thurles Greyhound Stadium and it was Lynchy Boy who set the early standard with a dominant performance in heat two.
A DOWLING DOUBLE IN OPENING ROUND OF THE SHELLEY FENNELLY MEMORIA
Barry Drake
10 July 2022
BALLYMAC ART went quickest in the opening round of the Shelley Fennelly Memorial open bitch stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 9/07/2022
GRI
9 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 9/07/2022:
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 8/07/2022
GRI
9 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 8/07/2022:
A WORTHY WINNER EXPECTED IN CHAMPION
Ian Fortune
9 July 2022
Whatever the result this evening, the six competitors in the final of the Shelbourne Champion 550 will be seen as realistic Derby challengers when they line up in the opening round of the classic five weeks from now.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 7/07/2022
GRI
7 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 7/07/2022:
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN TRACEABILITY SYSTEM – RCETS – IMPORTANT NOTICE
GRI
6 July 2022
Important notice with regards to RCETS.
OUR PEOPLE, THE GENERATIONS - MEET THE CARBERRYS, COUNTY MEATH
GRI
6 July 2022
Meet the Carberry family from Co. Meath. Peter and Rita, Avril and Alicia and the children - the generations of one family with a shared love of greyhounds.
SHEILER REMAINS UNBEATEN
Ian Fortune
5 July 2022
Roanna Sheiler brought his tally to three from three in the John Doyle Memorial Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday evening.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: RACING SUPPORT OFFICER
GRI
5 July 2022
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) are looking for a Racing Support Officer to join our team at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
INDUSTRY CONSULTATION REQUEST
GRI
4 July 2022
RCÉ have commenced work on the industry roadmap for 2023 - 2028 which includes a strategic study on various core elements of the sport.
TALKING CORN CUCHULAINN EPISODE 2: MONDAY 4TH JULY
GRI
4 July 2022
Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and this week's guest Dylan Brennan for some Monday evening Talking Dogs.
BIBLE BLITZES RIVALS AS CLONMEL SWEEPSTAKE ACTION HEATS UP
Peter Farrell
4 July 2022
There were some top-class performances last night at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium as various sweepstake action continued but it was Bogger Bible who once again shone brightest as Liam Peacock’s greyhound dominated the semi finals of the Clonmel A1/A2 525.
FREE ADMISSION AT YOUGHAL AND UPCOMING YOUGHAL SALES
Barry Drake
4 July 2022
Thanks to The Youghal Supporters Club, Free Admission is back for July & August starting Monday, 4th July.
LOCAL SUCCESS AS DROOPYS ROCKER WINS THE DENIS LINEHAN SOLICITORS UNRACED
Barry Drake
3 July 2022
Local Blarney trainer Johnny Linehan landed the big one at Curraheen Park on Saturday night as Droopys Rocker (Loughteen Blanco-Droopys Isabella) put on a superb performance to win the final of the €4,500 Denis Linehan Solicitors Unraced stake for owners Pat and Sean Hegarty.
SYDNEY SIZZLES AS KENNEDY CUP ACTION HEATS UP AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
3 July 2022
The second round heats of the John Whelan Memorial Kennedy Cup were the main attraction to Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night and there was no doubt about the star performer as Stream Of Sydney built on her opening round win with a stunning display in heat two.
DOUBLES FOR DILLON AND MURRAY THE HIGHLIGHT AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
3 July 2022
This weekend saw Galway Greyhound Stadium celebrate its 90th anniversary and last night’s card saw several smart performances fitting of the occasion.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 2/07/2022
GRI
3 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 2/07/2022:
REMEMBER THE NAME TULLIG RAVEN
Barry Drake
2 July 2022
Tullig Raven (Droopys Sydney-Hail Cleopatra) delivered a sensational winning debut performance in Tralee on Friday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 1/07/2022
GRI
2 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 1/07/2022:
VIDEO: A VISIT TO PALLASGREEN GAA
GRI
1 July 2022
A little over 2 months ago, Swords Rex added his name to the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial roll of honour winning the 2022 title at Limerick Greyhound Stadium. With his win, nominated club Pallasgreen GAA left Limerick Greyhound Stadium €10,000 richer with thanks to the generous sponsorship of Noreen & JP McManus.
CURRRAGHMORE LANDS GALWAY'S TRI-DISTANCE DECIDER
Peter Farrell
26 June 2022
There was more sweepstake action on show last night at Galway Greyhound Stadium and the €1,100 to the winner WGOBA Members Tri-Distance A3/A4 went the way of Curraghmorestar as the outsider of the field ran to a comfortable success.