Ian Fortune
Michael Dempsey has announced that Shelbourne Park will run an additional pre-Derby trial session on Thursday, July 20th.
GRI
This week Barry is catching up with the man of the moment, JJ Fennelly, fresh from a tremendous victory with Burgess Supreme winning the National Produce Stakes in Clonmel.
Ian Fortune
It was announced in recent days that Time Greyhound Nutrition have stepped into a sponsor the Dundalk International, one of the great invitation races in world greyhound racing.
Ian Fortune
After impressing in the early rounds of the English Derby, Romeo Hanzo has been installed the favourite to come home in front in the Boylesports Champion Plate.
Barry Drake
A huge crowd gathered in Youghal track on Wednesday night to welcome Burgess Supreme, a winner of the National Produce Stakes in Clonmel on Sunday night, along with Killeagh owners JJ Fennelly and Sheila Spillane.
Ian Fortune
The field for the Boylesports Champion Stakes was unveiled yesterday evening and all three semi-finals are, as you would expect, stacked with incredible quality.
GRI
There was a further boost to greyhound racing at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium with the announcement that the 2023 Bart Leahy Memorial A2 Stake will now boast a winners prize of €10,000.
Ian Fortune
Ballyroe Elise was the undoubted star in the semi finals of the Time Greyhound Nutrition Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night, posting a rapid 28.88 on her way to a tremendous victory in the opening heat.
GRI
The 2023 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby has been launched with the exciting news that they have extended their sponsorship by 3 years to 2026.
GRI
The 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby has been launched with news that the sponsorship has been extended by a further 3 years.
GRI
The dynamic duo of Ian Fortune and Rob Catterson lead the Talking Dogs chat this Monday evening.
Ian Fortune
For the final time in this year’s Star Sports & TRC English Derby at Towcester, we break down how the Irish raiding party fared on Saturday night.
Peter Farrell
The final of the 2023 Thatch Bar & Restaurant National Produce Stakes took centre stage at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Sunday night and it produced a huge upset as Burgess Supreme emerged a trap-to-line winner of the €20,000 classic.
Barry Drake
DOUBT ME NOW produced a strong finish to land the €1,250 to the winner Mooncoin & WTSC A4 stake in Waterford on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
For over a decade Graham Holland and his Riverside Kennels outfit have been breaking records on this side of the Irish Sea but after capturing the 2022 English Derby with Romeo Magico, it’s clear he now has his sights set on complete domination on both sides of the water.
Ian Fortune
It was wonderful to see the stayers get their chance to shine at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the RPGTV Corn Cuchulainn got underway.
Ian Fortune
A superb 21.12 debut over the 400yd trip at Dundalk suggested that Get It Right was potentially very talented but the son of Newinn Taylor and No Recollection went ballistic at Dundalk in his second career start on Saturday confirming that he could be very special.
Peter Farrell
Attention turns to Clonmel Greyhound Stadium later tonight as the final of the 2023 Thatch Bar & Restaurant National Produce Stakes takes centre stage and it’s expected to be a thrilling decider with Clonbrien Treaty bidding for an historic Juvenile double.
Barry Drake
Both Jetara and Droopys Flytline recorded sensational performances in the semi-finals of the Denis Linehan Solicitors Unraced Stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Peter Farrell
The opening round heats of the 2023 Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup got underway at Thurles Greyhound Stadium last night and it produced some terrific performances as Pape Di Oro set the early standard for Pat Buckley.
Peter Farrell
It was an action packed night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday as the opening round heats of the John Whelan Memorial got underway, as well as the two semi finals of the 2023 Treaty Sprint Cup.
GRI
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 24/6/2023:
Ian Fortune
A foster mother is urgently required in the Cappoquin area of Waterford.
Ian Fortune
Less than 30 seconds separate the six remaining Irish challengers from a place in the final of the Star Sports/TRC English Derby at Towcester.
Ian Fortune
There were a couple of very noteworthy displays at Shelbourne Park on Friday night. In all there were three finals up for decision and all three winners produced superb displays but none more so than Boylesports Bob as he gave an indication that he could be a future superstar.
GRI
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 23/6/2023:
Ian Fortune
Those on Facebook this morning couldn’t help but stumble across the wonderful pictures and videos from Enniscorthy track on Thursday evening as a huge crowd poured through the stiles of the famous stadium for a brilliant night of racing and fundraising.
Ian Fortune
It’s almost ten days since we appealed for help in finding a bitch puppy in County Roscommon.
GRI
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 22/6/2023:
GRI
This week Barry chats to Tipperary man, Pat Morrissey. Pat has reported for the Sporting Press and has been attending the Clonmel track for almost 50 years!
Ian Fortune
The sales scheduled for Kilkenny on Saturday, July 1st will proceed as normal.
Ian Fortune
Brian Carmody’s Runaway Charlie lived up to his name in the second round of the Time Greyhound Nutrition Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night, racing clear of his rivals to emerge a comfortable winner in a fastest of the night 29.08.
GRI
After 5 action packed weekends of racing action in Shelbourne Park, it's time to reflect on the Final of the 2023 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks and much more.
GRI
All eyes were on the ladies at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the €25,000 to the winner Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks Final took place. Join us now to look back on the Final and victory for Crafty Shivoo.
GRI
Join Rob Catterson in Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee for a look back on the Final of the 2023 Callaway Rambler at Stud Race of Champions.
Ian Fortune
It was only after Saturday’s Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks that news came out that Crafty Shivoo had actually changed hands earlier in the competition.
Ian Fortune
As we look ahead to the semi-finals of the Star Sports & TRC English Derby at Towcester, the Irish account for six of the remaining twelve greyhounds in the classic.
Barry Drake
It's that time of the year again and all at Youghal Greyhound Stadium are looking forward to another very busy summer season.
Peter Farrell
The semi finals of the Thatch Bar & Restaurant National Produce Stakes served up some terrific action at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night and Clonbrien Treaty returned to his very best form to head into this week’s decider as the one to beat.
Ian Fortune
For the second year running, the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks trophy is heading west of the Shannon after a sensational display from the hugely exciting, ever progressive Crafty Shivoo.
Ian Fortune
There will be six Irish trained greyhounds in next weekend’s semi-finals of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby after another wonderful display from the raiding party at Towcester on Saturday evening.
Peter Farrell
We’re down to the last eighteen in the Thatch Bar & Restaurant National Produce Stakes at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium and with only two set to qualify from three semi finals, there is no room for error ahead of the €20,000 Classic in seven days’ time.
Peter Farrell
There was a brilliant €2,500 on offer last night at Galway Greyhound Stadium as the final of the GRI Spring A4/A5 525 went down for decision and it went with script as Cappaneale Lulu maintained her unbeaten streak to win in style.
Peter Farrell
It was a relatively quiet affair at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night as the track prepares for the start of both the Treaty Cup and John Whelan Memorial next weekend but there were a couple of standout performances from the Rachel Wheeler kennel that lit up proceedings.
GRI
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 17/6/2023:
Ian Fortune
Not long after 9pm this evening, the 2023 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks champion will be crowned at Shelbourne Park.
Barry Drake
A recent winner of the RPGTV 600 at Shelbourne Park, Ballinabola Ed ran out a fantastic winner of the €15,000 Callaway Rambler @ Stud Race of Champions final at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
Ian Fortune
Plenty of cash was handed out in prizemoney at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and there were some fine displays including that of Jack Molloy’s Lough Mistoki as he took the feature, the final of the This Runs Deeps A2 525.
Peter Farrell
There was a handsome €1,000 on offer last night as the ‘Just Vape A4/A5 525’ sweepstake came to a conclusion at Lifford Greyhound Stadium and it went the way of the favourite as Pavilion News produced a sparkling performance.
GRI
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 16/6/2023:
Ian Fortune
Thursday’s feature at Shelbourne Park, boasting a winner’s purse of €2,250, was the final of the Talking Dogs A4 525 and Mister Sandbag emerged a good winner for Vincent McKenna and owners the Sandbaggers Syndicate.
GRI
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 15/6/2023:
GRI
RCÉ wishes to announce that the 2023 Kennel Improvement Scheme has closed with immediate effect.
GRI
This week Barry chats to Hobbsy, also known as Jonathan Hobbs of Racing Post Greyhounds TV. They chat about the ongoing English Greyhound Derby action in Towcester and the Irish hopefuls. Have a listen now!
GRI
The Final of the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks takes place at Shelbourne Park this Saturday night! Be here to see it live. If you can't make it on the night, or you would like early access, a digital card can be viewed now below.
Ian Fortune
The feature of Thursday’s card is the final of the Talking Dogs A4 525 worth an impressive €2,250 to the winner.
Ian Fortune
There have been some hugely impressive displays from Ireland’s top sprinters in recent weeks and preparations are now well underway for the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup.
GRI
Join Ian Fortune to look back on the two Semi-Finals of the 2023 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks from Shelbourne Park as some of the fastest ladies in training compete for a spot in the Final.
GRI
Our Final 6 have been decided in the 2023 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks. Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Declan O'Donoghue as they give their thoughts on the Final this Saturday night and the Semi-Final performances.
Peter Farrell
Owners and trainers please note that entries are urgently required for the upcoming Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup, scheduled to commence Saturday, 24th June, at Thurles Greyhound Stadium.
GRI
RCÉ/GRI are delighted to announced that they have launched a tendering process for the provision of foster care facilities to work within its rehoming programme.
Ian Fortune
Flashing Willow was at his stunning best at Central Park on Sunday afternoon as he captured a famous success for Pat Buckley and owner Kenny Glen in the ARC Silver Salver, showing his rivals a clean pair of heels with a near perfect display of sprinting.
Ian Fortune
With just seven races remaining in the Star Sports & TRC English Derby, the Irish account for ten of the remaining twenty four competitors after Saturday’s third round heats.
Ian Fortune
There was yet another crop of promising youngsters unveiled at a very sunny Enniscorthy on Sunday evening with the Time Greyhound Nutrition Open Unraced getting underway.
Peter Farrell
The second round heats of the Thatch Bar & Restaurant National Produce Stakes took centre stage last night at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium and it was Sober Glory, who performed brilliantly in the opener that set the standard with another stunning display.
Peter Farrell
It may have gone under the radar given the action-packed weekend of racing, but there was a really telling performance at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night as the Mark O’Donovan-owned ‘Style’ lived up to his name.
Peter Farrell
There was some red-hot action on offer at Lifford Greyhound Stadium yesterday evening as the final of the €2,000 to the winner Ballymac Stud A1/A2 came to a conclusion.
Peter Farrell
The final of the €1,600 to the winner GRI Spring Stakes Bitch 525 was landed in tremendous fashion on Saturday night as Ballysloe Lola made it back-to-back victories.
Ian Fortune
The stage is set for a wonderful finish to the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks after Droopys Timing and Bobsleigh Dream successfully earned their place in the decider with two superb performances in the semis at a busy Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
The UK challenge for the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby finally came alive at Towcester on Saturday evening with the likes of Romeo Command, Brinkleys Magic and Distant Podge going fastest for the home team but Ireland still managed to send out half of the eight heat winners with Swords Rex maintaining his position as the favourite for outright honours.
Barry Drake
KINTURK ROAD, trained by Liam Dowling for owner Frank Thornton, delivered a magnificent display to win the final of the €5,000 to the winner Deadly Kennels Open 750.
Peter Farrell
The opening round of the Thatch Bar & Restaurant National Produce Stakes delivered in abundance last Friday night at Clonmel greyhound stadium and with the Classic now cut to thirty-six runners, the action is certain to be ramped up a notch with six top-class heats on offer.
GRI
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 10/6/2023:
Ian Fortune
Twelve of the fastest bitches on the planet will tonight do battle for a place in the final of the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks and the result action should be near-unmissable.
Ian Fortune
Barefoot Amber justified odds-on favouritism to land the €1,400 on offer in the final of the Mary Ramsbottom Memorial ON2 at Kilkenny on Friday evening.
Ian Fortune
Ratchies Kodi took the feature at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, the final of the Barking Buzz App A3 575. PJ Peacock’s son of Good News and Swift Dessert was prominent from the start and finally got the better of persistent challenger Peach Tree East into the third turn.
Barry Drake
MAGICAL KUBA set the standard in the semi-finals of the Race of Champions in Tralee on Friday night with a fantastic winning performance.
GRI
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 8/6/2023:
Barry Drake
One of Ireland's best known trainers, Paul Hennessy, joins Barry Drake on this week's episode.
GRI
Just 12 remain in the 2023 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks as we look forward to Saturday's Semi-Finals. Join Barry Caul, Tommy Lyons & Jason Craddock now as they discuss all things Oaks.
Ian Fortune
Derby winning handler Ollie Bray has been sending out plenty of winners in recent weeks including the winner of the Islandbridge Open Sprint, Gallant Knight, and Newbridge Derby winner Prince Lucius.
Ian Fortune
One of the most talented and successful greyhounds of the past two years, One Time Only, is off to Australia where he will no doubt prove popular with breeders given his exceptional pedigree and abundant talent.
Peter Farrell
There was a top-class card on offer last night at Lifford Greyhound Stadium with the semi finals of the Ballymac Stud A1/A2 525 the main attraction, however, one performance stole the show as Fahan Rebel smashed the 325-yard track record.
GRI
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has announced an increase in the prize money allocated to the 2023 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, which gets underway in July and concludes with the Final on Saturday 2nd September.
It’s with a heavy heart we must report in the passing of Tommy Sneyd, a true friend of greyhound racing and more particularly, Dublin greyhound racing.
Ian Fortune
The Irish can look forward to the third round of the English Derby with seventeen remaining runners in the classic.
Ian Fortune
Ireland now account for just under one third of the Star Sports & TRC English Derby field after a successful second round saw seventeen of the raiding party despite Dolores Ruth being forced to withdraw her two remaining runners.
Peter Farrell
The GRI Spring Stake A4 525 came to a conclusion at Limerick on Saturday night and the 2,650 first prize on offer went the way of the 10/1 outsider, Bettyville Rover.
Peter Farrell
There was a good prize on offer at Galway on Saturday night as the final of the Gogreyhoundracing.ie A2/A3 Tri Distance went down for decision.
Ian Fortune
The Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks continued at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and the classic offered up plenty of talking points with some brilliant displays and a huge shock with the elimination of the defending champion Raha Mofo.
Ian Fortune
Ireland had another successful night at Towcester on Saturday with no fewer than five heats winners representing these shores including the outright favourite Swords Red.
Barry Drake
BRYNOFFA BAMBI came out on top in the final of the €2,300 to the winner Bergin Monumental Works A3/A4 at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
There have been many wonderful performances to this point in the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks but things really do start to get serious this evening with any mistakes likely to be magnified this evening as twenty-three of the fastest ladies in training battle it out for the place in the final dozen.
Ian Fortune
There was mixed luck for the Irish as the second round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby got underway at a very pleasant Towcester on Friday evening.
Peter Farrell
The opening round of the Thatch Bar & Restaurant National Produce Stakes got underway at Clonmel greyhound stadium last night and patrons were treated to a real feast with several superb performances on display.
Peter Farrell
Kindly sponsored by The Thatch Bar & Restaurant, Lisselton, Co. Kerry, the opening round heats of the 2023 National Produce Stakes get underway tonight at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium and the prestigious Classic has been brilliantly received with eleven top-class heats down for decision.
Ian Fortune
The incredible Crafty Kokoro has run her last race.
Barry Drake
The Callaway Rambler at Stud Race of Champions for 12/18 open class greyhounds over 550 yards starts at the Kingdom Greyhounds Stadium on Friday June 9th.