Congratulations to The Other Kobe, owners Brian Clare, David L'Estrange and Aidan Walsh and trainer and breeder Jennifer O'Donnell and all the connections on winning the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
AN HISTORICAL WIN
The win in a time of 29.11 was the fastest ever win in the history of the Irish Greyhound Derby. It was also a history making win as The Other Kobe is a litter brother to the 2022 winner, Born Warrior, the first time that litter brothers have done the double.
The win was a 2nd win for trainer Jennifer O'Donnell, back-to-back wins, who is continuing a long line of Derby family success with her dad Matt, her mother Frances and her aunt Dolores Ruth all winning trainers.
Video: Jennifer O'Donnell's first reaction following the win
🏆 The 1st Reaction from our @boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby Champion
— Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium (@shelbournepark) September 2, 2023
Jennifer O'Donnell and a tail wagging The Other Kobe chat to Rob at the pick up after landing the fastest ever Derby Final.#BoyleSportsIGD #GoGreyhoundRacing #ThisRunsDeep #TheOtherKobe pic.twitter.com/trYoQoIkdi
Video: The Derby Roar at Shelbourne Park
🔊 Sound on for the Derby Roar!
— Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium (@shelbournepark) September 3, 2023
The best sound of the year as the crowd cheer home their Derby favourite.
Watch the excitement at the end as The Other Kobe's fans celebrate their 2023 @BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Champion!#BoyleSportsIGD #GoGreyhoundRacing #ThisRunsDeep pic.twitter.com/Dc17P95Ecq
The biggest night in Irish Greyhound racing took place on Saturday 2nd September in Dublin's Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium.
Celebrating 10 years of BoyleSports Sponsorship in 2023, the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is the pinnacle of excellence in our sport and offers over €300,000 in prizemoney. The very best greyhound racing stars shine throughout the competition and it culminates in an unmissable final this weekend.
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Trap 1 WELL MET
Trap 2 THE OTHER KOBE
Trap 3 BENS TEDDY
Trap 4 THREESIXFIVE
Trap 5 BOCKOS CRYSTAL
Trap 6 MUSIC GLIDEAWAY (W)
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Nothing beats being there and the Derby Final night is a night like no other - the atmopshere is electric!
Tickets are available to purchase now for the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final on Saturday 2nd September.
Adult Admission tickets are €25 including a souvenir Race Programme
OAP, Student & Child Rates are available but please note that ID may be requested
Tickets will be avaiable on the night but to avoid queues we recommend purchasing in advance.
Nothing beats being there but if you can't make it to Dublin, click below to find out how you can watch from home.
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