August 2026

TEAM BALLYMAC DOMINATE PLATE MARKET

Ian Fortune

Both Ballymac Setanta and Ballymac Deniro were fancied to go very close to capturing the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby only for dreadful luck to prematurely end their challenge.

IRISH FOCUS ON SISRACING.TV

Ian Fortune

Once again, the BOYLE Sports Derby will get plenty of airtime on the Irish Focus on sisracing.tv this evening but was much more to review over the weekend, including the final of the sprint classic, the Bar 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup from Dundalk.

A SPECIAL ENTRY FOR DERBY PLATE

Ian Fortune

There seems little doubt that this year’s Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate is the hottest in memory with the presence of the Liam Dowling duo of Ballymac Setanta and Ballymac Deniro.

RALF AND MAJOR TRIAL AHEAD OF POTENTIAL SELECT STAKES CHALLENGE

Ian Fortune

Both Ballymac Ralf and Magical Major trialed at Nottingham on Monday night ahead of a potential crack at the Select Stakes.

VIDEO: KILCOHAN PARK GALA MEMORIAL NIGHT

GRI

The Gala Memorial Night held in Waterford recently was a pretty special night, bringing together the local community and offering them a chance to remember old friends who have passed.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS TUESDAY 18/8/2026

GRI

Shelbourne Park Trial Results Tuesday 18/8/2026:

CONNOLLY VS CADOGAN: DUBLIN TAKES ON CORK IN BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY COMMENTATOR CHALLENGE

GRI

Fans to witness a unique showdown at Shelbourne Park before discovering the winner on Virgin Media Television's Derby Final broadcast

VIDEO: 2026 RACING WITH THE ROSES

GRI

The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium rolled out the red carpet on Saturday for some special guests, the 2026 Roses, Escorts, Buds & Buddies, along with friends, family, fans and our local community for our Afternoon Racing with the Roses.

MAGIC FASTEST AS BUCKLEY RECORDS AN ENNISCORTHY HAT TRICK

Ian Fortune

Pat Buckley has long targeted the many unraced stakes at Enniscorthy and he was certainly the man to follow in the opening round of the James McCrea Carnew Founding Director Open 525 on Monday night, sending out three winners, including the very exciting Singalong Magic.

MONARCH REMAINS FAVOURITE FOR DERBY GLORY

Ian Fortune

After two flawless efforts in the early rounds of the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby, Bouncing Monarch is now a red-hot favourite to land the blue riband at just 3-1 with the sponsors.

TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 17TH AUGUST

GRI

2 Rounds of the Derby done and dusted as Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and BOYLE Sports' Damien Lonergan give us their thoughts on the weekend's heats.

TOWCESTER HERO LENNIES EDDIE OUT OF DERBY

Ian Fortune

The news came through this morning that English Derby champion Lennies Eddie will be an absentee from the third round of the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby after picking up a back injury on Friday night.

MONARCH AND PHANTOM FASTEST TO THIRD TURN

Ian Fortune

We stated last week that the 17 second barrier to the third turn was broken just 6 times in the entire 2025 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby.

POTENTIAL STARS ON SHOW AT ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

It has almost become cliched to mention how many stars have emerged from Enniscorthy over the past two decades but it continues to be true.

CLONBRIEN PIPER TOPS LIMERICK SALES AT €6,200

Vinny Grennan

The latest Limerick greyhound sales on Saturday 15th August produced another very strong result , with Clonbrien Piper a September 24 son of Newinn Taylor who had previously won over 600 yards at the end of June clocking 33.19 at Limerick set the bar for the day clocking a sensational 28.48 fastest time of the day topping the sales at €6,200

BIG CROWD IN TRALEE AS DOONMORE DREAM LANDS THE FEATURE

Barry Drake

The afternoon racing with Roses meeting drew a wonderful crowd in Tralee on Saturday, it was a fabulous day for both racing with an all sponsored card and lots of family fun with all the Roses, Escorts, Rosebuds, Rose buddies and families.

VIDEO: ROUND 2, NIGHT 2 2026 BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY

GRI

Join Ian Fortune and BOYLE Sports' rep Kevin Hennessy as the Derby field is whittled down to 48.

VIDEO: ROUND 2, NIGHT 1 2026 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY

GRI

Heats 1 to 12 of Round 2 from Friday night.

PHARIS SETS THE PACE AS ROSSA ROARS AT LIFFORD

Peter Farrell

The three semi finals of the 1XBET Tour Series A2/A3 525 featured at Lifford Stadium on Saturday night and all three winners dipped under the 29-second barrier, with Pharis Syd setting the standard for Conall Doherty.

DREAMS COMES TRUE IN BAR 1 BETTING IRISH SPRINT CUP

Ian Fortune

Dreams did indeed come true for Colm Fitzgerald and the Zero Zero Syndicate at Dundalk on Saturday night as Tiermana Dream came through to win the Bar 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup in magnificent fashion.

EVERGREEN DIAMOND THRILLS AS DERBY CONTINUES

Ian Fortune

Wi Can James and Sleight Of Hand both impressed at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, dipping under the 29.30 mark as the second round of the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby came to a conclusion but neither could steal the headline from the undoubted star, Bockos Diamond.

CANYA TALK NOW AND LONG SIESTA ON TARGET IN MUNSTER OAKS SEMI FINALS

Barry Drake

CANYA TALK NOW (Dromana Bucko-Rockmount Winnie) went quickest on the clock in the semi-finals of the €7,000 to the winner 1XBet Munster Oaks at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.

MAGICMAN LANDS GREENES MEATS DECIDER AT GALWAY

Peter Farrell

The final of the €1,200-to-the-winner Greenes Meats ON2/ON3 525 featured at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Magicman bounced back from his semi-final defeat to land the spoils for Michael Keating.

IMPRESSIVE JET QUICKEST AT LIMEICK

Peter Farrell

It was an unusually quiet card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night with no sweepstake action on offer, however, there were some fine performances across the card, with the highlight being a kennel double for Corona Ryan.

LENNIE GIVES BUSHPARK FAMILY SYNDICATE PLENTY TO SHOUT ABOUT IN CURRAHEEN FEATURE

Barry Drake

BUSHPARK LENNIE (Dromana Bucko-Bushpark Katie) made it three straight wins when winning the feature at Curraheen Park on Saturday night, the €4,000 to the winner Galloping Kennels A3 Stake.

BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY – 3RD ROUND DRAW

Ian Fortune

The draw for the 3rd Round next Saturday night in Shelbourne Park.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 15/8/2026

GRI

Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 15/8/2026:

3RD ROUND DERBY DRAW

GRI

The draw will be live shortly on Facebook.

2026 BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY ROUND 2 RACE PROGRAMME

GRI

The 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby Round 2 virtual race programme is live! Be sure to have your free virtual race programme to hand and follow all the action.

MORE DRAMA AND SHOCKS LIKELY AS DERBY CONTINUES

Ian Fortune

By the end of this evening’s Shelbourne Park card, the BOYE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby will be down to the final 48.

MAGIC MONARCH SETS THE STANDARD AGAIN

Ian Fortune

Bouncing Monarch again took the headlines at Shelbourne Park on Friday night as the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby continued with the first session of second round heats.

SECRET CAN SOLVE THE BAR 1 BETTING IRISH SPRINT CUP PUZZLE

Ian Fortune

The Bar 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup will come to a conclusion at Dundalk this evening and the stage is set for a spectacular contest.

GLENGAR ROBIN FASTEST IN BOYLE SPORTS A3

Ian Fortune

It was business as usual for Glengar Robin in the semi-finals of the BOYLE Sports A3 525 at Kilkenny on Friday night as she left her rivals chasing shadows for the third week running.

LONG SIESTA AND MAGICAL BE NIFTY THE 1XBET MUNSTER OAKS PICKS

Barry Drake

The semi-finals of the €7,000 1xBet Munster Oaks are the feature races at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.

EXPECT ANOTHER STUNNING DISPLAY FROM BUSHPARK LENNIE

Barry Drake

BUSHPARK LENNIE, trained by Graham Holland for owners the Bushpark Family Syndicate, can make it three wins on the trot in tonight's feature at Curraheen Park, the €4,000 to the winner final of the Galloping Kennels A3 Stake.

1XBET TOUR SERIES ARRIVES TO LIFFORD

Peter Farrell

There are three semi-finals of the 1XBet Series A2/A3 525 at Lifford Stadium tonight and there is little margin for error, with just two qualifying from each heat for the €1,250-to-the-winner decider in seven days’ time.

MAGICMAN CAN LAND GREENE’S MEATS DECIDER AT GALWAY

Peter Farrell

Novice action headlines tonight’s card at Galway Greyhound Stadium as the final of the Greenes Meats ON2/ON3 525 takes place, carrying a winner’s prize of €1,200.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 14/8/2026

GRI

Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 14/8/2026:

GO RACING WITH THE ROSES THIS SATURDAY

GRI

The Afternoon Racing with the Roses is open to all ages, so bring the whole family! Children will have the chance to meet the Roses and they'll also be joined by the young Rose Buds & Buddies.

2026 BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY ROUND 2 RACE PROGRAMME

GRI

The 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby Round 2 virtual race programme is live! Be sure to have your free virtual race programme to hand and follow all the action.

ADDED SENSE OF JEOPARDY AS DERBY CONTINUES IN DUBLIN

Ian Fortune

There will be an added sense of jeopardy at Shelbourne Park this evening as the second round of the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby gets underway.

EXCITING ROBIN THE ONE TO BEAT AT KILKENNY

Ian Fortune

Another all-sponsored card is on offer at Kilkenny this evening.

GREYHOUND SALES AT LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM - SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST

GRI

There is a sales meeting in Limerick on Saturday morning August 15th. Sales trials and auction will be open to the public and all are welcome to attend on the day.

HYLAND OUT OF DERBY

Ian Fortune

Miami Hyland has become the latest name to be withdrawn from the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby.

BOOMER RETIRED AND OFF TO STUD

Ian Fortune

It came to our attention in recent days that Shanahee Boomer has run his final race, ending a career that saw him grow into one of the most consistent, professional and thoroughly likeable greyhounds in the country.

IRISH FOCUS ON SISRACING.TV

Ian Fortune

Of course, the BOYLE Sports Derby will get plenty of airtime on the Irish Focus on sisracing.tv this evening but there is plenty more to look forward to with no fewer than seven tracks featured.

SEVEN ODDS-ON CHANCES AT SPONSORS PRICE DERBY HEATS

Ian Fortune

Sponsors BOYLE Sports were again quick off the mark pricing up all 16 second round heats of the Derby on Sunday.

McMAHON FAMILY HIT MEMORABLE GALWAY TREBLE

Peter Farrell

While the action was fast and furious over the weekend, there was a notable treble away from Shelbourne Park as the McMahon Family enjoyed a brilliant night at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday.

RCÉ ISSUES WARM WEATHER UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST

GRI

Following a meeting earlier today, Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has issued an update regarding racing and trial arrangements in light of the forecast for Wednesday 12th August.

JAYKAY FLY OUT OF DERBY

Ian Fortune

Paul Hennessy reported on Monday that Jaykay Fly had picked up a small problem with his shoulder and will miss his intended second round target in the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby.

MAJOR AIMED AT NOTTINGHAM AS ARE TALENTED YOUNGSTERS

Ian Fortune

The big question over recent days has been where is Magical Major. After a couple of stunning displays at Shelbourne Park over 575 and 600yds, the brilliant son of King Sheeran was installed as one of the favourites for Derby glory but Pat Guyilfoyle confirmed yesterday that he had other plans for his star.

SECRET A WARM FAVOURITE FOR BAR 1 BETTING IRISH SPRINT CUP GLORY

Ian Fortune

Sponsors Bar 1 Betting believe that Montana Secret is the greyhound to beat in the Irish Sprint Cup at Dundalk on Saturday night.

MONARCH REMAINS THE DERBY FAVOURITE

Ian Fortune

After a brilliant opening round effort when coming home clear in a joint fastest of the round 29.10, Bouncing Monarch has cemented his position at the head of the BOYLE Spirts Derby market with the Michael O’Donovan trained Kirby Memorial champion now just 5-1 to secure Derby glory.

€20,000 BAR 1 BETTING IRISH SPRINT CUP FINAL SET FOR DUNDALK STADIUM

Six greyhounds will line up for the 2026 BAR 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup Final at Dundalk Stadium on Saturday, August 15, with €20,000 and the prestigious trophy going to the winner.

CLONMEL TO HOST SPECIAL BENEFIT MEETING ON 14TH AUGUST

Peter Farrell

There is sure to be plenty of buzz around Clonmel Greyhound Stadium this Friday night as the track hosts a special benefit meeting in aid of the Sasha and Layla Medical Fund.

TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 10TH AUGUST

GRI

The 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby is well and truly underway now and Kevin Hennessy joins Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons as they discuss the Derby and more big action from the weekend.

IMPRESSIVE NUMBERS AS SLEIGHT FASTEST TO THIRD TURN

Ian Fortune

The magical 17 second barrier to the third turn was only broken 6 times in the 2025 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby with eventual winner Cheap Sandwiches setting the standard in the semi-finals with a superb 16.84.

VIDEO: ROUND 1, NIGHT 2 2026 BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY

GRI

Look back on Saturday's 12 heats with reaction from Ian and Kevin.

MONARCH AND HAND TAKE OFF AS DERBY OPENING ROUND CONCLUDES

Ian Fortune

The opening round of the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby drew to a close at a resplendent Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.

SECRET AND BILLY LAND BAR 1 BETTING IRISH SPRINT CUP SEMIS

Ian Fortune

The stage is set for a fascinating Bar 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup decider next weekend following two wonderful semi-finals at Dundalk on Saturday night.

CILL DUBH COTHAL STARS IN THE A1 KASKO DERBY DECIDER

Barry Drake

Cill Dubh Cothal (Ballyhimikin Jet-Knockdrinna Ruth) put on a spectacular performance to win the feature at Curraheen Park on Saturday night, the €6,000-to-the-winner A1 Kasko Derby.

MORE BIG RACE SUCCESS FOR LENNIES DESIRE

Barry Drake

LENNIES DESIRE (Signet Ace-Free From Desire) landed the feature in Limerick on Saturday night, the €4,000 to the winner Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire 750-final.

AMAZING POWER LANDS THE A4 DEISE DERBY AT KILCOHAN PARK

Barry Drake

AMAZING POWER (Signet Ace-Deelish Oreo) made it four straight wins in the final of the €5,000 to the winner W.G.O.B.A A4 Guys & Dolls Deise Derby at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.

BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY – SECOND ROUND DRAW

Ian Fortune

The draw for the second round of the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby was made soon after racing in the Oaks Suite and it has again thrown up some juicy clashes.

WATCH THE 2ND ROUND DERBBY DRAW

GRI

Watch the 2nd Round draw for the 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby.

VIDEO: ROUND 1, NIGHT 1 2026 BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY

GRI

The 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby got off to a thrilling start in Dublin's Shelbourne Park as the opening night contenders set the standard for the weeks to come with some fine displays across the night.

ROBIN LOOKS A STAR IN KILKENNY’S BOYLESPORTS A3

Ian Fortune

Glengar Robin once again displayed her huge promise and ability to again set the standard in the second round of the BOYLE Sports A3 Bitch 525 at Kilkenny on Friday night.

NELL FASTEST AT NEWBRIDGE IN WHEATLEY MEMORIAL

Ian Fortune

Mylerstown Nell and Home Darragh took the spoils in the semi-finals of the Eamon Wheatley Memorial at Newbridge on Friday night. The former went fastest when proving too strong in the opening semi-final for owners Tony and Donal Coyle.

MORE FIREWORKS LIKELY AS OPENING ROUND OF DERBY CONCLUDES

Ian Fortune

After some superb racing on Friday night in the first session of opening round heats of the BOYLE Sports Irish Derby, it seems strange to suggest there is probably even better to come tonight as the round draws to a conclusion.

DIAMOND TAKES THE HEADLINE

Ian Fortune

The BOYLE Sports Irish Derby kicked off on Friday night at a rather splendid Shelbourne Park. Under bright sunshine, those with Derby aspirations produced some superb performances, although the headlines went to a familiar name.

BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE FROM SUMMERFIELD TEAR IN GALWAY FEATURE

Barry Drake

Summerfield Tear (Grangeview Ten-Grangeview Nifty) ran out a brilliant winner of the €4,000 to the winner Jimmy Flaherty Memorial A2/A3 Final at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.

2026 BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY ROUND 1 RACE PROGRAMME

GRI

The 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby Round 1 virtual race programme is now live! Be sure to have your free virtual race programme to hand and follow all the action.

MINISTER MARTIN HEYDON CONFIRMS APPOINTMENT OF DENIS BEARY TO THE BOARD OF RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN

GRI

Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, to RCÉ Chairman that Mr Denis Beary MVB CertVA CertCSM CertESM has been appointed to the Board of RCÉ.

THE DERBY JOURNEY STARTS TONIGHT

Ian Fortune

The weeks of speculation, anticipation and hype leading up the start of the BOYLE Sports Derby has really got the blood pumping. And tonight owners, breeders, trainers, handler, layers and punters will be glad to see the 2026 renewal of the classic get underway at Shelbourne Park.

EPISODE 247: ANDREW YATES TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE‌

Barry Drake

Andrew Yates is living the Derby dream right now, as he prepares to cheer on Roarin Ogara, his first greyhound, in the opening round of the 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park.

SETANTA A BIG DERBY MOVER WITH SPONSORS

Ian Fortune

There was a major mover in the sponsor’s ante-post market for the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby in the past hours with Ballymac Setanta now backed into joint favouritism at 8-1.

MONARCH SET TO START FAVOURITE

Ian Fortune

With the start of the BOYLE Sports Derby less than 48 hours away, Bouncing Monarch looks certain to start the ante-post favourite with the sponsors.

DERBY SPECIAL TIME

Ian Fortune

Once again, sponsors BOYLE Sports have been busy putting together a long list of special bets ahead of the start of the Derby.

HACKNEY CORNER OUT OF DERBY

Ian Fortune

English Derby finalist Hackney Corner was yesterday withdrawn from the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby before a blow was struck.

SECRET AND DREAM STILL HEAD BAR 1 BETTING IRISH SPRINT CUP MARKET

Ian Fortune

Following the unfortunate withdrawal of Crafty Coolio from the Bar 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup, the sponsors believe that Montana Secret and Tiermana Dream remain the big two.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS TUESDAY 4/8/2026

GRI

Shelbourne Park Trial Results Tuesday 4/8/2026:

BOYLE SPORTS PRICE UP ALL 24 DERBY HEATS

Ian Fortune

Sponsors BOYLE Sports were quick off the mark to price up all 24 heats of the opening round of the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby.

COOLIO OUT OF BAR 1 BETTING IRISH SPRINT CUP BUT SET TO BECOME A FATHER

Ian Fortune

It was with a heavy heart that Shane Divilly confirmed on Monday afternoon that Crafty Coolio, who he owns with his wife Eimear, would be absent from his semi-final of the Bar 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup at Dundalk on Saturday night after picking up an injury.

TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 3RD AUGUST DERBY DRAW SPECIAL

GRI

Barry Caul and Tommy Lyons are here with a special Talking Dogs preview of the opening round.

DERBY DRAW THROWS UP SOME TREMENDOUS CLASHES

Ian Fortune

Those tuning into watch the draw for the opening round of the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby were left to wait on Monday afternoon but it was worth it with the draw throwing up some absolutely outstanding heats.

2026 BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY 1ST ROUND DRAW

The draw for the opening round of the Derby will be live from 12.30.

AMAZING POWER ON COURSE FOR A4 DEISE DERBY SUCCESS

Barry Drake

AMAZING POWER (Signet Ace-Deelish Oreo), for the kennel of Michael Meade, made it three straight wins in the semi-finals of the W.G.O.B.A Guys & Dolls A4 Deise Derby at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.

STUNNING KASKO SEMI-FINAL WINNING DISPLAY FROM CILL DUBH COTHAL

Barry Drake

CILL DUBH COTHAL (Ballyhimikin Jet-Knockdrinna Ruth) went quickest on the night when recording 28.27 in the semi-finals of the € 6,000-to-the-winner Kasko A1 Derby at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

BOMBER EXPLODES TO SET BAR 1 BETTING IRISH SPRINT CUP STANDARD

Ian Fortune

For the third week running there was a different pace-setter in the Bar 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup at Dundalk on Saturday night.

QUALITY FARE WHETS THE APPETITE AT SHELBOURNE

Ian Fortune

With the start of the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby just days away, Saturday’s action at Shelbourne Park served to whet the appetite for greyhound racing enthusiasts ahead of the classic.

LENNIES & KATHLEEN LAND ROMA CASINO CAMBRIDGESHIRE SEMIS

Peter Farrell

The semi-finals of the 2026 Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire Open 750 featured on a nine-race card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and, as expected, Lennies Desire set the standard as he made it seven wins from ten starts over the marathon trip on Irish soil.

CHARMING CIARA LANDS GALWAY’S MARTIN FAHY MEMORIAL

Peter Farrell

The final of the €3,000-to-the-winner Martin Fahy Memorial provided the highlight at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it was the in-form Charming Ciara that produced a dominant display to land the feature for Donal Duggan and owners Tom and Ciara Kelly.