TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 112: RACHEL WHEELER

    8 December 2022

    Barry chats to Rachel Wheeler this week, a talented greyhound owner & trainer. Rachel is gearing up for a big night on Saturday night as Annagh Bailey competes in the Matchbook Irish St. Leger Final in Limerick Greyhound Stadium


    TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 103 OWEN DOYLE

    Barry Drake

    8 September 2022

    Barry Drake heads to Gorey this week as he chats to Owen Doyle. Owen recently hit a big milestone in his training career getting his 100th winner last week in his local track in Enniscorthy.


    KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME UPDATE

    GRI

    31 August 2022

    Over 50 applications have been received under the Kennel Improvement Scheme. This year's scheme is now closed with a new scheme commencing in early 2023.


    A GREAT NIGHT AS NEWBRIDGE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

    Ian Fortune

    30 August 2022

    A big crowd made the journey to Newbridge on Friday evening as those with a connection to the place celebrated 50 years at the Cornelscourt venue.


    PUBLIC HOUSE STAKE A REAL SUCCESS AS RAVEN SOARS

    Ian Fortune

    30 August 2022

    In the words of Enniscorthy racing manager Bridget Whelan earlier this morning, Enniscorthy “was hopping” on Monday evening as the Public House ON2 525 came to a fitting conclusion.


    BRILLIANT CILLA HAS RUN HER LAST RACE

    Ian Fortune

    30 August 2022

    Skywalker Cilla has run her last race.


    TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 2: MONDAY 29TH AUGUST

    GRI

    29 August 2022

    Time for the Talking Dogs take on Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.


    VIDEO: ROUND 2, NIGHT 2 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY

    GRI

    29 August 2022

    Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy are back to take us through all of the performances on the 2nd night of Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Heats 9 to 16 - Saturday 27th August at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium


    HOFFA’S THIRD BEND CLOCK ONLY BETTERED BY TAYLOR

    Ian Fortune

    29 August 2022

    Coolavanny Hoffa’s third bend clock on Friday evening was sensational and left people questioning whether it was the fastest ever to that point.


    HOFFA THE SECOND ROUND THIRD BEND KING

    Ian Fortune

    29 August 2022

    Coolavanny Hoffa was a stunning winner of the opening heat of the second round of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, posting a sizzling 29.13 but the most remarkable part of the performance was the 16.80 he clocked to the third turn.


    VIDEO: ROUND 2, NIGHT 1 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY

    GRI

    28 August 2022

    Join Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy as they take us through all of the performances on the opening night of Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Heats 1 to 8 - Friday 26th August at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium


    ED AND HOFFA MEET IN FASCINATING THIRD ROUND DRAW

    Ian Fortune

    28 August 2022

    The third-round draw of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby has predictably thrown up some sensational matchups.


    REAL DRAMA AS DERBY DELIVERS AGAIN

    Ian Fortune

    28 August 2022

    Things started to get really serious in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the second round of the classic came to a dramatic conclusion.


    SPARKLING SPRINT PERFORMANCE BY JADED

    Peter Farrell

    28 August 2022

    Despite having just the four starts under his belt, the Michael O’Donovan-trained Jaded has quickly developed into a very talented sprinter and his power was on full show last night as he blew his rivals away in the Greyhound & Petworld Open 350.


    NIGHT OF DOUBLES AT GALWAY AS HOGAN AND NUGENT RUNNERS IMPRESS

    Peter Farrell

    28 August 2022

    It was an all-graded affair at Galway Greyhound Stadium last night but this didn’t take away from a number of quality performances and none more so that than Michael Hogan-owned Grangeview Blade in race five.


    ROCKET ON TARGET ONCE MORE AT CURRAHEEN PARK

    Barry Drake

    28 August 2022

    The Paul Hennessy-trained Luna Rocket made it back-to-back wins in the €5,000 to the winner Greyhound & Petworld A1 Stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.


    SHELBOURNE POISED FOR ANOTHER MEMORABLE NIGHT

    Ian Fortune

    27 August 2022

    Shelbourne Park and its patrons can expect another night of memorable action this evening as the second round of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby comes to a conclusion.


    HOFFA STUNS AS SECOND ROUND OF DERBY GETS UNDERWAY

    Ian Fortune

    27 August 2022

    The Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby continued at Shelbourne Park on Friday evening and there were many brilliant performances but the undoubted star of proceedings was Coolavanny Hoffa as he took off in the opening heat top set the tone.


    LACEY IMPRESSES AT KILKENNY

    Ian Fortune

    27 August 2022

    Blackstone Lacey continued the superb start to her career at Kilkenny on Friday evening as she emerged a good winner of the feature, the final of the Caesars Takeaway ON2 525.


    KEATING DOUBLE THE HIGHLIGHT AT GALWAY

    Peter Farrell

    27 August 2022

    There were nine races down for decision last night at Galway Greyhound Stadium and the highlight on the card was a nice double for kennel of Michael Keating as both Marlay Star and Danamesbuzz came home in front.


    MULLINGAR STADIUM IS 90 YEARS OLD!

    GRI

    25 August 2022

    Mullingar Greyhound Stadium are celebrating 90 years of racing!


    TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 102: LEONARD O'HANLON

    Barry Drake

    25 August 2022

    This week Barry Drake is joined by trainer Leonard O’Hanlon.


    TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 1 PART 2: TUESDAY 23RD AUGUST

    GRI

    23 August 2022

    There was just so much to talk about after the opening round of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby that Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Sarah Kinsella are still talking!


    RAVEN AND SHERLOCK TAKE OFF AT ENNISCORTHY

    Ian Fortune

    23 August 2022

    It has happened that often over the past ten years that it should be no shock that the latest unraced stake at Enniscorthy, the Public House ON2 525, has produced a number of potential stars.


    MULLINGAR 90 YEARS YOUNG

    Ian Fortune

    23 August 2022

    It’s hard to believe but Mullingar will be celebrating 90 years of racing this Saturday.


    TIPSTER CHALLENGE A TREMENDOUS INITIATIVE

    Ian Fortune

    23 August 2022

    It was Maurice Organ and Deirdre Leahy of the Kilkenny GOBA that came up with the idea of running a Tipster Competition for the Boylesports Irish Derby.


    FOUR ON THE SPIN FOR BIONIC BUCK

    Peter Farrell

    23 August 2022

    On a weekend when the cream of the crop came to the fore at Shelbourne Park, there was also a very talented tracker on show at Clonmel as Bionic Buck made it four wins from as many starts on Sunday night.


    TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 1 PART 1: MONDAY 22ND AUGUST

    GRI

    22 August 2022

    The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby burst into action over the weekend at Shelbourne Park and with it comes the return of our Monday Talking Dogs chats!


    VIDEO: ROUND 1, NIGHT 2 HEATS 14 - 26 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY

    GRI

    22 August 2022

    On Saturday 20th, Shelbourne Park hosted the final 13 heats of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby opening round. Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy are back with the races and their take on them.


    CODY SETS STANDARD TO THIRD TURN

    Ian Fortune

    22 August 2022

    Given the fact that he won the 2021 Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup, it should be no surprise that Good Cody produced a stunning display of early speed to post the fastest third bend sectional in the opening round of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby.


    VIDEO: ROUND 1, NIGHT 1 HEATS 1 - 13 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY 2022

    GRI

    22 August 2022

    The 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is underway in Shelbourne Park!Join Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy as they chat through the action from the opening 13 heats on Friday 19th.


    GUCCI DAME WINS ROSE OF TRALEE FINAL IN THE KINGDOM

    Barry Drake

    21 August 2022

    The €1,500 to the winner Rose Of Tralee Stakes Final produced a fabulous finish in the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.


    ANOTHER MAGICAL NIGHT AT SHELBOURNE AS DERBY CONTINUES

    Ian Fortune

    21 August 2022

    After two marathon sessions at Shelbourne Park over Friday and Saturday, the original 156 greyhounds became 96 in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby.


    A GOOD WEEKEND FOR MIDDLE AND WIDES – DERBY SECOND ROUND DETAILS

    Ian Fortune

    21 August 2022

    It was late into the evening when the second-round draw for the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby was completed.


    ROCKET IN FULL FLIGHT AT CURRAHEEN PARK

    Barry Drake

    21 August 2022

    LUNA ROCKET was the star of the show in the opening round of the €5,000 to the winner Greyhound & Petworld A1 stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.


    ADAMANT HAS THE RIGHT APPROACH AT LIMERICK

    Peter Farrell

    21 August 2022

    It was a quiet affair at Limerick last night with no sweepstake action on show for the first time in a number of weeks but there this didn’t take away from some quality performances on the night.


    CABRA THREE-TIMER STEALS THE SHOW AT THURLES

    Peter Farrell

    21 August 2022

    The opening round heats of the Dapper Kennels A3/A4 525 may well have been the main attraction to Thurles Greyhound Stadium last night but it was the Scally kennel who stole the show as they sent out a trio of winners.


    CODY FASTEST AS DERBY STARTS WITH A BANG

    Ian Fortune

    20 August 2022

    The Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby got underway at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and the action was nothing short of sensational.


    QUICKSTEP A BEAUTY AT KILKENNY

    Ian Fortune

    20 August 2022

    Friday’s action at Kilkenny was a wonderful advertisement of greyhound racing.


    BONNY QUICKEST ON CLONEA BENEFIT NIGHT AT CLONMEL

    Peter Farrell

    20 August 2022

    A large crowd turned out at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night as the track hosted a benefit night in aid of Clonea Camogie Club and there were several very nice displays on show which added to the occasion.


    NOTICE ON INTRODUCTION OF ONLINE PRE-PAYMENTS

    GRI

    19 August 2022

    To streamline services and to ensure the timely operation of trial activity at stadia, RCÉ wish to advise Owners and Trials of plans to introduce online pre-payments for all trial sessions.


    OZARK RACES TO BRILLIANT IRISH SPRINT CUP SUCCESS

    Ian Fortune

    16 August 2022

    Hawkfield Ozark raced to a brilliant success in the final of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup at a busy Dundalk on Monday evening.


    RAVEN FLIES TO GO FASTEST AT ENNISCORTHY

    Ian Fortune

    16 August 2022

    Coolavanny Raven set a strong standard in the second round of the Public House ON2 525 at Enniscorthy on Monday evening.


    VIDEO: BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY 1ST ROUND DRAW REACTION

    GRI

    15 August 2022

    All eyes were on Shelbourne Park earlier this Monday as the draw took place for the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. 156 names went into the drum and as a result we'll be treated to 26 brilliant First Round heats on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th August.


    BARRY & IAN'S THOUGHTS ON ROUND 1 DRAW OF 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY

    GRI

    15 August 2022

    Barry Caul and Ian Fortune give their thoughts on this mornings first round draw of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.


    IVAN YATES IS AT THE HELM FOR LIVE TV BROADCAST OF THE BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY

    GRI

    15 August 2022

    The Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby returns to live National TV with the Semi Final on September 17th and Final on 24th September. Ivan Yates has been unveiled as the host of The Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby presenting two live broadcasts alongside well-known greyhound racing analyst Ian Fortune.


    JET FASTEST AT DERBY TRIAL SESSION

    Ian Fortune

    13 August 2022

    Mustang Jet, Ballinabola Ed and Bobsleigh Dream were the eye-catchers at the Derby trial session at Shelbourne Park on Saturday morning.


    BUCKLEY HAPPY WITH ED AND SALLY

    Ian Fortune

    13 August 2022

    Ballinabola Ed has been favourite for the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby since the early stages of the English equivalent.


    BRIGHT FUTURE FOR BALLYNEW KING

    Peter Farrell

    9 August 2022

    Limerick hosted their monthly Monday meeting last night and there was an eye-catching debut performance from Ballynew King as he flew around the Dock Road circuit in 28.62.


    ICON FASTEST FOR DOYLES AT ENNISCORTHY

    Ian Fortune

    9 August 2022

    The staff and regulars of Doyles Pub, the Still, will be getting excited about the display of Forest Icon in the opening round of the Public House Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night.


    VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY LAUNCH

    GRI

    8 August 2022

    The 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby has been launched in Shelbourne Park. The highlight of the Irish Greyhound Racing calendar, the event gets underway on Friday & Saturday 19th & 20th August in Dublin.


    RANCHER TOP LOT AT SUCCESSFUL KILKENNY SALES

    Ian Fortune

    8 August 2022

    There was another hugely successful sale at Kilkenny on Saturday morning with an excellent clearance rate just shy of ninety percent with the headlines going to the Katie Frazer and Richard Fitzgerald owned “Keylogue Rancher” as he fetched an incredible sum on the bench.


    SMASHING PERFORMANCE FROM BALLINACARRIGA IN CURRAHEEN PARK

    Barry Drake

    8 August 2022

    Ballinacarriga was on top form in the final of the €1,300 Eoin Ivers Building Ltd Tri-Distance Final at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.


    THUNDER STRIKES IN WATERFORD FEATURE

    Barry Drake

    8 August 2022

    It was all about Granard Thunder in the final of the John Fitzgerald Memorial A1 550 final at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.


    ACE AND WILLOW DIFFERENT CLASS AT DUNDALK

    Ian Fortune

    7 August 2022

    Serene Ace and Flashing Willow will meet for the fourth time in the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup in next Monday’s decider after both emerged as runaway winners of their respective semi-finals at Dundalk on Saturday night.


    A NIGHT OF NOTABLE DISPLAYS AT SHELBOURNE

    Ian Fortune

    7 August 2022

    It may have been what would be described as a quieter Saturday night at Shelbourne Park, with no classic or sweepstake action to speak of, but the racing was anything but average.


    CAREFREE SUCCESS IN ULSTER PUPPY CUP

    Ian Fortune

    7 August 2022

    Carefree Chief was an impressive winner of the DTSC Ulster Puppy Cup at Drumbo Park on Saturday night, justifying odds-on favouritism in the process.


    BOBSLEIGH THE TIPPERARY CUP CHAMPION FOR 2022

    Peter Farrell

    7 August 2022

    It was the biggest night of the year at Thurles Greyhound Stadium last night as the 2022 Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup came to its conclusion and there was to be no shocks in the decider as Bobsleigh Dream continued her top-class form to land the €8,000 decider.


    UNBEATEN TOMMY TOO GOOD IN O’CONNOR JULIAN VETS TRI-DISTANCE

    Peter Farrell

    7 August 2022

    Kindly sponsored by Michael O’Connor, the final of the O’Connor Julian Vets Cashel Tri-Distance served as the main event at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night and Tommy Too Many maintained his unbeaten run in the stake to land the €2,000 first prize on offer.


    WONDERFUL TRINITY COMPLETES HIS RCETS MARCH

    Ian Fortune

    6 August 2022

    The exciting Trinity Junior completed his unbeaten march through the RCETS Open Unraced at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, landing the €7,500 to the winner decider with another superb display of front running.


    SUMMER SHINES AGAIN AT KILKENNY

    Ian Fortune

    6 August 2022

    Black Summer made it three wins from three, once again setting the standard, in the Boylesports A3 Bitch 525 at Kilkenny on Friday despite having to work a little harder for the early lead in the opening semi-final.


    BEACH BOOKS HIS DERBY TICKET

    Ian Fortune

    6 August 2022

    Willie Hyslop’s Toolmaker Beach emerged a tremendous winner of the Boylesports Derby Trial Stake at Newbridge on Friday evening, showing massive pace into the third turn and home.


    MOORSTOWN JETS TO SWEEPSTAKE GLORY AT CLONMEL

    Peter Farrell

    6 August 2022

    There was a double header of sweepstake finals on show last night at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium as the finals of the Track Members A6/A7 and A4/A5 went down for decision.


    SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 5/08/2022

    GRI

    5 August 2022

    Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 5/08/2022:


    APPLICATIONS FOR THE TALKING DOGS ROADSHOW DERBY FINAL PREVIEW OPEN!

    GRI

    5 August 2022

    We're very excited for our next Talking Dogs Roadshow which will take place in Shelbourne Park on the eve of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Fancy being there? Register your interest now!


    SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 4/08/2022

    GRI

    5 August 2022

    Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 4/08/2022:


    ED AND HOFFA HEAD DERBY MARKET

    Ian Fortune

    3 August 2022

    The Boylesports Irish Derby is just over a fortnight away and the sponsors updated their betting lists last night with a little more information available as regards the likely challengers, while head greyhound trader Damien Lonergan explained which greyhounds were losers in their book.


    GREYHOUND SALES AUGUST 2022

    GRI

    2 August 2022

    Update for sales this month.


    SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FROM SHINNAGH TUNE AT YOUGHAL TRACK

    Barry Drake

    2 August 2022

    SHINNAGH TUNE (Laughil Blake-Alls Well) lit up the Youghal track on Monday night with a spectacular performance in the closing race.


    FALCON TO FLY NO MORE ON THE TRACK

    Ian Fortune

    2 August 2022

    It has been reported that Thorn Falcon, the wonderful 2021 English Derby champion, has been both retired and rehomed in recent days.


    TALKING CHAMPION STAKES EPISODE 2 MONDAY 1ST AUGUST

    GRI

    1 August 2022

    It might be a Bank Holiday Monday but no rest for the Talking Dogs team as they chat about Saturday night's BoyleSports Champion Stakes Final. One Time Only's win is of course the main topic of conversation but the thrilling undercard gets plenty of mention too plus the action in Dundalk and a look ahead to the Derby to come! Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Sarah Kinsella now for a chat. =


    DARLENE’S JOURNEY BOOSTED BY AUCTION SUCCESS

    Ian Fortune

    1 August 2022

    The auction of the Honeysuckle and A Plus Tard silks at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night couldn’t have gone much better despite the inclement weather conditions.


    THE DRINKS COULD BE ON ENNISCORTHY

    Ian Fortune

    1 August 2022

    Those that follow Enniscorthy track on social media will be more than aware that they are very proactive with wonderful updates and initiatives.


    VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS CHAMPION STAKES FINAL

    GRI

    1 August 2022

    The weather may have not have been ideal but that didn't dampen the spirits of the crowd in Shelbourne Park on Saturday as they were treated to an incredible display of racing on the track. One Time Only added another big win to his career landing the 2022 BoyleSports Champion Stakes for trainer Thomas O'Donovan and owners Paul Horig and John Woodford. Join Ian Fortune now to look back on the race.