EPISODE 253: LAURELS FINALISTS

Barry Drake

Barry previews the 2026 BAR 1 Betting Irish Greyhound Laurels Final with the six trainers.

Karol Ramsbottom chats about Slick Sanctuary hoping to continue on from a lucky weekend in Kilkenny and carry that luck into this weekend’s Final!

Local representative Andy Lynch, who has Sure Exile in the Final, reflects on his family’s success in the past with the famous Knockrour winners and is hoping for more this weekend. 

Trainer Ian Reilly gives us his thoughts on Droopys Unreal, one of the standout performers in the opening rounds.

Trainer Liam Dowling is doubly represented with track record holder and a competition favourite throughout, Ballymac Setanta, and Ballymac Kamala who has had several strong runs throughout the Laurels.

Finally last years Laurels winning trainer Patrick Guilfoyle, reflects on one of the greatest & quickest Laurels Finals with Magical On Fire and looks forward to another Final with Magical Jet, who qualified from the re-run on Tuesday. 

Have a listen now!