MARTHA CAN AGAIN SET OAKS STANDARD
Ian Fortune
It was a glorious evening at Shelbourne Park on Friday with wonderful sunshine, warm temperatures and a great atmosphere. Twenty-four hours later, it really should be even better with a top-class card expected to accompany all of the above factors.
AN IRISH DOMINATION POSSIBLE AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
The layers certainly believe that Ireland will be dominant at Towcester this evening with each of the four quarter finals of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby featuring a hot favourite representing these shores.
TIME CLUB GRADERS DERBY OFF AND RUNNING
Peter Farrell
The opening round heats of the TIME Club A4 Graders Derby got underway at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and there were some superb performances throughout the eight heats on offer.
EYE-CATCHING PERFORMANCES AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
While it was a busy night up and down the Country, it would be remiss not to mention some fine displays at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
GOOD THUNDER – A BRIGHT PROSPECT FOR SIRE CODY
Ian Fortune
John Kennedy Jnr’s Good Thunder is a greyhound with a very bright future.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL KILKENNY SALES
Ian Fortune
Kilkenny had another fine sale at the weekend with a large attendance and plenty of online activity resulting in very lively trading with the total turnover exceeding €80,000.
VISITING BALLYBROWN GAA- OUR 2025 CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL CHAMPIONS
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On Saturday 19th April, Ballybrown GAA won a whopping €10,000 as the winning nominated Limerick GAA Club in the 2025 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial, kindly sponsored by Noreen and JP McManus.
SHELBOURNE ELITE SALES RETURNS- SATURDAY, 26TH JULY
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The much-anticipated Shelbourne Elite Sales returns to Shelbourne Park on Saturday, 26th July, with trials commencing at 9:30am.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 26TH MAY
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With a busy schedule across Ireland and the UK, this week Ian and guests are "talking about lots of dogs"!
VIDEO: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AT CURRAHEEN PARK
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2025 marks a major milestone for Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium, 25 years since the doors first opened. A quarter of a century of memories, milestones, and magnificent race nights.
IRELAND’S TOWCESTER PROGRESS BY NUMBERS
Ian Fortune
A total of 10 Irish trained greyhounds from a possible 15 qualified from the third round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby over the weekend with 5 of the 8 heats going to the raiding party.
SNAZZY DISPLAY FROM BOSS AS RANGER BOWS OUT OF PRODUCE STAKES
Peter Farrell
The three semi finals of the Carrick Aldo @ Stud National Produce Stakes featured at Clonmel on Sunday evening and it proved a night of thrills and spills as Snazzy Boss produced a terrific display to advance into the decider, while Faypoint Ranger was luckless in making a shock exit from the Classic.
MARTHA ONCE AGAIN THE STAR AS OAKS CONTINUES
Ian Fortune
Saturday’s action at Shelbourne Park was again right out of the top drawer with exceptional racing on offer in the opening round of the Shelbourne Summer Cup and the second round of the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks.
FIVE IRISH WINNERS AS SOLE MIO GOES FASTEST AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
The Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby field was halved once again at Towcester on Saturday night with the Irish again baring their teeth with five of the eight heat winners trained on these shores, while four of those winners were chased home by one of their compatriots.
ENGLISH DERBY – 10 IRISH IN QUARTER FINAL DRAW
Ian Fortune
Ten Irish trained runners went into the draw for the quarter finals of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby.
HEADLEYS TRUMP POWERS TO LEE STRAND SUCCESS
Barry Drake
HEADLEYS TRUMP (Coolavanny Hoffa-Mercenary Mary) produced a top class performance to win the feature in the Kingdom on Saturday night, the €10,000 to the winner Lee Stand 550-yard Final.
WELLSTREET CATH AND DALEROAD POPPY SCORE IN OPEN 750
Barry Drake
The semi finals of the €5,000 to the winner Curraheen Park Open 750 took centre stage on Saturday night and both heats produced excellent racing.
NO MARGIN FOR ERROR IN PRODUCE STAKES SEMIS
Peter Farrell
Graham Holland accounted for fifty-percent of the opening round winners in the Carrick Aldo @ Stud National Produce Stakes last weekend and the action continues later tonight with three red-hot semi finals where just the first two will advance into the feature in one weeks’ time.
CASH REWARD QUICKEST IN LIMERICK & CLARE GOBA SEMIS
Peter Farrell
With the TIME Club Graders Derby set to dominate proceedings at Limerick next weekend, it was a quiet affair at the Munster venue on Saturday night as the the semi finals of the Limerick & Clare GOBA A3 525 served as the feature.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 24/05/2025
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Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 24/05/2025
IRISH 15 CAN AGAIN IMPRESS AT TOWCESTER AS DERBY CONTINUES
Ian Fortune
Ireland’s hopes of claiming yet another Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby rest on the shoulders of fifteen hugely talented greyhounds.
TRACK RECORD RUN FROM DALEROAD DUKE IN THE KINGDOM
Barry Drake
Daleroad Duke (Good News-Burgess Sarah), trained by Patrick Guilfoyle for owner Thomas O’Keeffe, delivered a sensational performance in the Kingdom on Friday night as the super talented tracker put on a stunning 27.85 track record winning run.
LEO TOO SHARP IN CHAMPION UNRACED
Ian Fortune
It’s been quite a start to the year for Pat Buckley and Ciaran O’Sullivan.
IS SHE THERE RAMPANT IN NEWBRIDGE DERBY
Ian Fortune
Is She There was absolutely dominant in the final of the Friends of Newbridge A1 Derby at the Kildare venue on Friday evening.
ACE AMONGST THOSE TO PRODUCE AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
There were three finals up for decision at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and each was won in impressive fashion.
DWELL MOCK SETS THE STANDARD IN PURCELL MEMORIAL AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
The opening round heats of the Kieran Snr & Hanna Purcell Memorial featured on Friday night’s card at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium and of the four heats on offer, it was Dwell Mock that set the standard with a terrific performance in heat three.
McGRATH SUCCESS AS GLORY STRIKES IN GUYS AND DOLLS
Ian Fortune
The McGrath name has been synonymous with success for many decades but it was wonderful to see it back in the limelight at Shelbourne Park on Thursday evening as Race To Glory captured the valuable Guys & Dolls A2 Stake for Mary McGrath.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 22/05/2025
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Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 22/05/2025
EPISODE 203: JACK KENNELLY & WILLIE RIGNEY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
This week Barry is joined by trainer Jack Kennelly & Willie Rigney of Time Greyhound Nutrition.
VIDEO: 2025 TIME CLUB DERBY LAUNCH
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The 2025 Time Club Derby was launched at Limerick Greyhound Stadium this week. Join us now as speak to Time's Willie Rigney, Jody Thompson of Limerick Greyhound Stadium's Racing Team and Derek Frehill, Director of Racing at Greyhound Racing Ireland.
TIME CLUB A4 DERBY RETURNS FOR 2025 WITH €20,000 PRIZE – A SHOWCASE FOR IRELAND’S TOP A4 GREYHOUNDS
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Following its debut in 2024, the Time Club A4 Derby 525yds returns bigger and better in 2025, kicking off on Friday/Saturday, 30th/31st May in Limerick Greyhound Stadium. With an impressive €20,000 winner’s prize and trophy, this standout A4-only competition is quickly becoming a key fixture in the greyhound racing calendar.
IMPRESSIVE SAFFRON SOLD BUT REMAINS WITH BUCKLEY FOR PRODUCE STAKES
Ian Fortune
In a matter of weeks, Flashing Saffron has established herself as one of the most exciting young trackers in training and it is perhaps no surprise that she has caught the eye of a number of prospective buyers.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 19TH MAY
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Lots to talk about this week, with the Oaks headling the chat, so join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Declan O'Donoghue for your weekly dose of Talking Dogs.
MAGIC MOLLY LANDS A PUNT IN TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
There were a total of nine Irish trained winners in the second round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby but one in particular left a mark as far as the sponsors were concerned.
IRELAND’S TOWCESTER PROGRESS BY NUMBERS
Ian Fortune
A total of 15 Irish greyhound from a possible 22 qualified from the second round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby over the weekend with 9 of the 16 heats going to the raiding party.
FUTURE OF GREYHOUND RACING TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT INAUGURAL RCÉ YOUNG PERSONS FORUM
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It was a busy night in Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, as not only did they celebrate their 25th anniversary, they also hosted the first-ever meeting of the Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) Young Persons Forum.
MARTHA FASTEST AS OAKS GETS UNDERWAY
Ian Fortune
The Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks commenced at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and, as you would expect, there were a few superb displays from some of the finest females in training although none could match the run of Glengar Martha in the final heat. Getting loose early, she saw off some exceptional rivals in a stunning 28.12.
ELECTRIC LUKA BREAKS 21 AT DUNDALK IN ALDO STAKE
Ian Fortune
After a massive debut run in the opening round of the Carrick Aldo @ Stud ON1 400 at Dundalk last weekend, Magical Luka really did thrust himself into the spotlight in Saturday’s second round, clocking a brilliant 20.91 on his way to a sensational success.
DIAMOND DAZZLES AT TOWCESTER AS IRELAND TAKE 6 HEATS
Ian Fortune
Ireland tightened their grip on the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby at Towcester on Saturday night, accounting for six of the eight heat winners as the second round of the classic came to a conclusion.
SENSATIONAL 28.23 QUALIFYING TRIAL FROM YOUNGSTER STRIKE IT SKYE
Barry Drake
Young handler Ryan McCarthy has a super exciting youngster in the shape of Strike It Skye.
A WEEKEND OF TOP CLASS PERFORMANCES AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
Darbys Dancer went quickest on the clock in the opening round of the Curraheen Park Open 750 on Saturday night.
EBONY SETS THE STANDARD IN GOBA OPENER
Peter Farrell
The opening round heats of the Limerick & Clare GOBA A3 525 featured on last night’s card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and the bar was set very high by Corona Ryan’s Missouri Ebony.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 17/05/2025
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Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 17/05/2025
LADIES SET TO SHINE AS OAKS COMMENCES
Ian Fortune
As we get into summer, it’s tradition for the ladies to take centre-stage at Shelbourne Park in the Sporting Press Irish Oaks.
ANCORA SPRINTS TO ISLANDBRIDGE GLORY
Ian Fortune
Jack Kennelly and the members of the Swedish House Party Syndicate floated back to the Kingdom on Friday night after witnessing their brilliant youngster, Swift Ancora, maintaining his unbeaten career record in the final of the Islandbridge Open Sprint.
FIVE AND SHADOW LIGHT UP KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
Callaway Five and Montana Shadow secured their spot in the final of the Kilkenny Track Champion Open Unraced on Friday night with both showing real promise and ability yet again.
PURSUIT SETS THE STANDARD IN NEWBRIDGE DERBY
Ian Fortune
Rich Pursuit and Canya Steve took their respective semi-finals in the Friends of Newbridge A1 Derby on Friday night.
EXPECT A MORE POLISHED DISPLAY FROM DIAMOND
Ian Fortune
Without even setting paw on the track, Bockos Diamond's prospects in the Star Sports/TRC English Greyhound Derby received a significant boost following the elimination of the UK’s leading contender, Proper Heiress, on Friday evening.
AN IRISH HAT TRICK AS JOE FASTEST AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
Six of Ireland’s nine runners progressed from the opening session of second round heats in the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby at Towcester on Friday evening.
ANA HEADS A HOLLAND HAT-TRICK IN PRODUCE STAKES OPENER
Peter Farrell
Friday night saw the opening round of the 2025 Carrick Aldo @ Stud National Produce Stakes get underway at Clonmel and while Faypoint Ranger made a winning start in his quest for back-to-back Classics, it was kennel companion Rural Ana that went quickest with a dominant performance in heat five.
TIERMANA HUNTS DOWN RIVALS IN SEAN SCULLY MEMORIAL
Peter Farrell
There was a handsome €2,000 on offer at Galway Stadium on Friday night as the final of the Sean Scully Memorial A5/A6 525 took centre stage and it went the way of Tiermana Hunter as the young pretender made it three wins from just seven starts.
OREO OLLIE COMPLETES A HAT TRICK OF STRAIGHT WINS IN THE LEE STRAND
Barry Drake
Oreo Ollie, trained by Jack Kennelly for owners the Random Bag Syndicate, set the standard in the semi finals of the 2025 Lee Strand at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
RIP ANTHONY LINEHAN
A minute’s silence was observed in Curraheen Park on Friday night as a mark of respect to the late Anthony Linehan, Blarney.
MORE IRISH SUCCESS LIKELY AS ENGLISH DERBY COMMENCES
Ian Fortune
The Star Sports/TRC English Derby continues at Towcester this evening with the first session of second round heats offering up some incredible clashes.
FAYPOINT RANGER HEADLINES CARRICK ALDO @ STUD PRODUCE STAKES OPENER
Peter Farrell
Kindly sponsored by Tom Glynn, the opening round heats of the Carrick Aldo @ Stud National Produce Stakes dominates tonight’s card at Clonmel and all eyes will be on the reappearance of the reigning Con & Annie Kirby champ, Faypoint Ranger.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 15/05/2025
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Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 15/05/2025
EPISODE 202 RICHIE O'REGAN, EOIN WALSHE & BRIAN COLLINS TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
This week’s episode of the podcast is a special one, as we prepare to celebrate 25 years of Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium in Cork. Since opening its doors in 2000, Curraheen Park has been at the heart of greyhound racing in Munster, and with the big anniversary celebration taking place on Friday, 16th May, host Barry Drake looks back at the people, the passion, and the history.
CHRIS A SUPER GARDEN MASTER!
Ian Fortune
As highlighted yesterday on this very page, Chris Walsh was the latest contestant on RTÉ’s Super Garden.
FLASHY RUN FROM SAFFRON TO CLAIM APRIL UNRACED
Ian Fortune
Flashing Saffron produced a notable display at Enniscorthy on Monday night to emerge a tremendous winner of the valuable April Unraced, proving Pat Buckley with a memorable one-two.
LUKA REWARDED FOR IMPRESSIVE DUNDALK DEBUT IN ALDO UNRACED
Ian Fortune
Magical Luka was a brilliant winner in the opening round of the Carrick Aldo @ Stud ON1 400 at Dundalk on Saturday night and he has been rewarded for his efforts with another trap one draw in this weekend’s semis-finals.
YVONNE SET TO SKYDIVE FOR TIPPERARY HOME FOR HOUNDS
Ian Fortune
Most of us involved in the sport of greyhound racing will be more than familiar with the work of leading photographer Yvonne Harrington.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 12TH MAY
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Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons give us their thoughts on the racing action of the last week.
IRELAND’S TOWCESTER PROGRESS BY NUMBERS
Ian Fortune
Nine Irish trained dogs failed to qualify from the opening round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby between Thursday, leaving 22 of the final 96 representing these shores.
TALKING DOGS MEETS...LYNDA BONNER
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In the first of a new series, Ian Fortune travelled to Ballymena in Co. Antrim to meet Lynda Bonner.
ALICE SETS THE STANDARD AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
It was a rare low-key night at Shelbourne Park on Saturday with the start of the Sporting Press Irish Oaks just a week away.
DESIRE FLIES THE FLAG FOR IRELAND AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
Ireland had another evening to remember at Towcester on Saturday as the opening round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby came to a conclusion.
DURROW STAR STORMS TO SPRING DERBY SUCCESS
Barry Drake
DURROW STAR, trained by Francis Murray for owner Diarmuid O’Neill, ran out a brilliant winner of the €7,500 to the winner Spring Derby at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
DINNY MACKEY SUCCESS FOR BORNA THYME
Peter Farrell
There was plenty of interest in proceedings at Thurles Stadium on Saturday night as the final of the €2,400 to the winner Dinny Mackey Memorial A3 525 took centre stage.
LUCKY LANE LANDS LIMERICK FEATURE
Peter Farrell
There were two sweepstake finals on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as the final of the Limerick 600 featured, as well as the Go Greyhound Racing ON2/ON3 525 decider.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 10/5/2025
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Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 10/5/2025:
BOB AND PAT LEAD TEAM IRELAND ON DAY THREE AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
Boylesports Bob and Bombay Pat are already more than established as two of the fastest greyhounds on the planet and they can fly the flag for Ireland at Towcester this evening as the opening round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby comes to a conclusion.
THINGS HEATING UP IN CHAMPION UNRACED AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
This year’s Kilkenny Champion Open Unraced is bursting with quality and that was certainly evident in Friday’s second round with each of the four heats won in superb fashion.
AN EPIC DISPLAY IN ISLANDBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
Epic Ace and Sogna Ancora both impressed in the semi-finals of the Islandbridge Open Sprint at Shelbourne Park on Friday night with the former taking the headlines after an incredible finish to the opening heat.
STEVE FOLLOWS UP IN NEWBRIDGE DERBY
Ian Fortune
Much like the opening round, Imelda Sinclair’s Canya Steve set a strong standard at Newbridge on Friday night, clocking a rapid 29.60 in the second round of the Friends of Newbridge A1 Derby.
LAHDEDAH SHINES BRIGHT IN TOWCESTER’S FRIDAY DERBY ACTION
Ian Fortune
The second night of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby belonged to the defending champion De Lahdedah as he sent out a clear warning to his potential rivals in the coming weeks that he really does mean business.
KENNELLY ON THE DOUBLE IN THE LEE STRAND
Barry Drake
TRAINER Jack Kennelly enjoyed a fantastic double in the quarter finals of the Lee Strand A3 550 at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
NOAH MARGINALLY QUICKEST IN SEAN SCULLY SEMIS
Peter Farrell
The Sean Scully Memorial 525 is proving to be hugely competitive at Galway Greyhound Stadium and last night’s three semi finals saw just nine spots separate each of the winners.
SHELBOURNE PARK CALLS ON PAST IRISH OAKS CHAMPIONS TO SHARE THEIR STORIES & TROPHIES
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As the countdown begins to the 2025 Sporting Press Irish Oaks, Shelbourne Park is reaching out to the legends of the past, both human and canine, to help honour the history of one of Irish greyhound racing’s most prestigious competitions.
DE LAHDEDAH IS BACK AS EIGHT IRISH ON SHOW AS ENGLISH DERBY CONTINUES
Ian Fortune
Defending champion De Lahdedah leads the Irish challenge on night 2 of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby at Towcester.
MIXED LUCK FOR IRISH AT TOWCESTER AS DIAMOND SURVIVES A FRIGHT
Ian Fortune
There were mixed fortunes for the Irish at Towcester on Friday night as the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby got underway.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 8/5/2025
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Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 8/5/2025:
EPISODE 201: CHRIS WALSH TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with Chris Walsh.
IRELAND EXPECTS AS ENGLISH DERBY GETS UNDERWAY AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
After a long build-up, filled with excitement and anticipation, the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby will tonight get underway at Towcester and Ireland’s search for a nineteenth victory in the classic is set to get off to a bright start.
TOM SHANAHAN RIP (Kingdom Greyhound Stadium)
Tralee and the greyhound fraternity who are passionate about Greyhound racing were saddened to learn of the passing of Tom Shanahan (85) on Tuesday May 6th.
TALKING DOGS ON TUESDAY 6TH MAY
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Join Barry Caul and Tommy Lyons for this week's Talkng Dogs chat.
VIDEO: 2025 SHELBOURNE OPEN 600 FINAL
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Join us in Shelbourne Park to look back on Saturday night's 600 Final and success for Ballyhooly Bruno.
PLENTY OF RECENT SALES SUCCESS STORIES
Vinny Grennan
Droopys Hottie a recent purchase at the Kilkenny sales on the 15th of February for €3,750 landed the Newbridge Track Supporters Club tri distance stake last Friday night for her new owner Donal Brennan with a winner’s prize of €1,600 in a very smart 31.51
DANGAN CONOR BOUNCES BACK TO WIN SORLEY O’DORNAN DECIDER
Peter Farrell
The final of the Sorley O’Dornan A3/A4 525 featured at Clonmel Stadium on Sunday evening and the Adam Dunford-trained Dangan Conor bounced back to winning ways to land the €2,300 prize on the night.
BRUNO EMULATES HENRY TO GIVE O’NEILL 600 SUCCESS
Ian Fortune
Almost nine years to the day since Ballyhooly Henry captured the 2016 renewal, Ballyhooly Bruno handed Tom O’Neill a second victory in the Shelbourne Open 600 at a busy Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
DURROW STAR AND GORTKELLY JOHN IMPRESS IN SPRING DERBY SEMI FINALS
Barry Drake
DURROW STAR, trained by Francis Murray for owner Diarmuid Neill, recorded back-to-back wins in the second semi-final of the Spring Derby at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 3/5/2025
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Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 3/5/2025:
EXCITING ANCORA FASTEST IN ISLANDBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
Sogna Ancora continued his unbeaten ways at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, setting the standard in the opening round of the Islandbridge Open Sprint.
SPECIAL PUPS LIGHT UP KILKENNY CHAMPION UNRACED
Ian Fortune
Those making the journey to Kilkenny on Friday would have been hoping to see a few exciting puppies taking their first steps to future stardom.
STEVE SETS A STRONG STANDARD IN NEWBRIDGE DERBY
Ian Fortune
The Friends of Newbridge Derby got underway at Newbridge on Friday night and Imelda Sinclair’s Canya Steve set a strong standard when storming clear in Heat 3 to record a superb 29.76.
PETES NOAH SETS THE STANDARD IN SEAN SCULLY OPENER
Peter Farrell
Friday night saw the opening round heats of the Sean Scully Memorial take place at Galway Greyhound Stadium and it was Petes Noah that set the standard in heat one for Donal Duggan and Peter Russell.
PLENTY OF SMART PERFORMANCES IN THE OPENING ROUND OF THE LEE STRAND
Barry Drake
BABY DONT DALLY, trained by Jack Kennelly for the Patsy Browne Boys Syndicate, set the standard in the opening round of the €10,000 to the winner Lee Strand at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
BLANKET FINISH AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
Where there may not have been anything outstanding in respect of the clock in race six at Limerick on Thursday evening, the judge was particularly busy with just three parts of a length separating the first five home.