MUCKY BOREEN SETS STRONG STANDARD IN DAVY O’BRIEN MEMORIAL TRI DISTANCE
Barry Drake
MUCKY BOREEN, trained by James Kelleher for Don and Gerard Buckley, went quickest when posting a fantastic 29.98 in the semi finals of the Davy O’Brien Tri Distance on Saturday night.
A WILD RUN FROM MONGY
Ian Fortune
There was plenty of sweepstake action at Shelbourne Park on Friday night ahead of the Winter Racing Festival in less than a week from now and, while there were many fine displays, the star of proceedings was Mongys Wild for the all-conquering Graham Holland.
GRAHAM CONFIRMS DIAMOND SET FOR A REST
Ian Fortune
If you haven’t listened back to Barry Drake’s chat with Graham Holland, why not? It was great to hear Graham speak of his Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby champion Bockos Diamond and confirm that he knew from very early that he was going to be a star.
CORNER BACK WITH A BRACE AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
Left Corner Back made it two wins from two starts at Enniscorthy on Thursday with the promising son of Here Comes Syd emerging the fastest second round scorer in the Good Cody @ Stud Open Unraced. He was easily the quickest of the four heat winners, while both semi-finals of the Michael Donohoe Memorial were also won in good style.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 187 GRAHAM HOLLAND
Barry Drake
Barry chats with Graham Holland about his incredible journey to a fourth BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby success with Bockos Diamond in Shelbourne Park.
GALWAY GREYHOUND STADIUM LEADS THE WAY IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH RE-TURN BINS
GRI
Galway Greyhound Stadium proudly announces its pioneering initiative as the first stadium in Ireland to install Re-turn bins at its venue
STEVIE WITH A BUSTER BONUS
Ian Fortune
With everything going on at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, it got somewhat lost that Stevie Dunne won the IGOBF’s Buster Draw and landed himself €500 in the process.
LISTEN TO RTE SUNDAY SPORT'S REPORT ON THE DERBY FINAL
GRI
On Saturday night, Mike McCartney was in Shelbourne Park recording a report for RTE Sunday Sport.
SYD’S SUPERB START AS A SIRE
Ian Fortune
Here Comes Syd may have had only a handful of races in a short racing career but for the briefest of moment’s he shone like a comet traversing the sky.
“THE WORLD’S BEST GREYHOUND TRACK”
Ian Fortune
Jim Cremin has finally admitted what we already knew, that Shelbourne Park is “the world’s best greyhound track”.
BOCKOS WITH A CLEAN SWEEP TO THE THIRD TURN
Ian Fortune
Bockos Diamond will forever be remembered as one of the most dominant Derby winners of all-time.
LIMERICK GOBA CHRISTMAS EVENT PROVES HUGELY SUCCESSFUL
Peter Farrell
There were no fewer than six sweepstake finals on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Sunday evening as the local GOBA hosted a Christmas Family Fun day and there were some exemplary performances throughout the card with Starson Katie landing the feature for Colm and Pat O’Connell.
Bockos Diamond Crowned Irish Derby Champion at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
Sarah Kinsella
Bockos Diamond was crowned the 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby champion on Saturday night at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium, winning €125,000 for the Remember-Them syndicate.
SPECIAL BOCKOS DIAMOND CLAIMS A FAMOUS DERBY SUCCESS
Ian Fortune
For those involved in greyhound racing, there are few occasions in the long history of the sport that will forever live in the memory.
A TRIBUTE TO NED AND BABS QUINN
This is in tribute to Ned & Babs Quinn, written by their children who are hosting a race in their honour this evening at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
BOCKOS DIAMOND WINS THE BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY!
GRI
Shelbourne Park Commentator Ian Fortune summed up tonight’s BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby winner up with the words. “Bockos Diamond is the greatest ever!”.
ALL SET FOR A SPECIAL NIGHT AT A SPECIAL VENUE
Ian Fortune
After weeks of most jaw-dropping action, numerous shocks, track record breaking displays and some wonderful storylines, the 2024 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby will tonight come to a fitting conclusion at the new Shelbourne Park.
JOEY SETS THE PACE IN NATIONAL PUPPY
Ian Fortune
Lemon Joey was a brilliant winner of his opening round heat in the IGOBF National uppy Stake at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, further enhancing his already lofty reputation.
DERBY FINAL – VIRTUAL CARD, HOW TO WATCH & IMPORTANT INFO
GRI
The 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final takes place this Saturday 23rd November in Shelbourne Park. Here's some key info for those travelling to Shelbourne Park or those who are watchng from home.
EXCITING CORNER BACK SCORES AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
Left Corner Back produced what was far and away the standout performance of the night at Enniscorthy on Thursday night when posting a rapid 28.88 (rated .20 slow) in the opening round of the Good Cody @ Stud Open Unraced Stake.
DERBY FINAL MENTION ON MORNING IRELAND
GRI
The biggest night in Irish Greyhound Racing is almost here, the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final. Everyone is talking about it, looking forward to a great night, including RTE Radio 1's Morning Ireland where an historic bid was mentioned this morning.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 186 ROBERT GLEESON & SHANE RIGNEY
Barry Drake
Trainer Robert Gleeson chats Droopys Kathleen and Time's Shane Rigney also joins Barry to chat ahead of their Final in Newbridge.
CLONA DUKE BOWS OUT AFTER A STELLAR CAREER
Ian Fortune
Clona Duke had it all, pace, power, class, track craft and a wonderful habit of winning races.
KATHLEEN ON EASY LIST AND MISSES REST OF YEAR
Ian Fortune
Robert Gleeson confirmed this morning that Droopys Kathleen has run her final race of the year after picking up an injury in the final of the Gourmet Island Puppy Oaks.
BIG JIM MAY RETURN DESPITE INJURY
Ian Fortune
There was real heartbreak for Brendan Murphy at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with his kennel star Ballinabola Jim picking up an injury in the second semi-final of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby when looking a certain qualifier.
RIP DANIEL (DANNY) CORKERY
Such sad news about Danny Corkery, a great friend of all at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium.
TALKING DERBY 2024 EPISODE 5 MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
GRI
Just one more race remains in the 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby as Ian Fortune, Barry Caul and BoyleSports Damien Loneragan sit down to give us their thoughts on the Final, and last weekend's Semi-Finals.
Bockos Diamond Equals His Own Track Record to Reach Irish Derby Final
Sarah Kinsella
Bockos Diamond became the first greyhound to book his spot into the 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final on Saturday night at Shelbourne Park.
DIAMOND THE HOTTEST DERBY FAVOURITE OF ALL TIME
Just minutes after the trap draw for the final of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, the sponsors released their prices, revealing that Bockos Diamond would likely start the shortest priced Derby favourite of all time.
DIAMOND AGAIN THE THIRD TURN KING
Ian Fortune
Bockos Diamond completed a clean sweep to the third turn in Saturday’s Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby semi-finals. Posting a truly stunning, record breaking 16.58, he made sure that he maintained his record of going fastest to the third turn in each of the five rounds of the Derby.
30 AND COUNTING FOR DARING BOWIE
Barry Drake
Daring Bowie deserves a special mention after the brilliant performer notched up a 30th career success at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
VIDEO: 2024 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY SEMI-FINALS
GRI
For the penultimate time this year, it's over to Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy as they talk us through both of the Semi-Finals in the 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
DIAMOND CREATES MORE HISTORY IN THE BOYLESPORTS DERBY
Ian Fortune
It was yet another famous night for Graham Holland’s Riverside Kennels at a packed Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as both semi-final winners in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby hailed from the all-conquering Golden based operation.
KATHLEEN THE PUPPY OAKS CHAMPION
Ian Fortune
Such is her talent and the impact she has made in her short career that some would almost describe the display of Droopys Kathleen in winning the final of the Gourmet Island Puppy Oaks as modest, yet she still managed to beat a top-class field in a sizzling 28.05.
SWEEPSTAKE ACTION SERVES UP A TREAT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
Limerick Greyhound Stadium played host to some high level sweepstake action on Saturday night as the semi finals of several stakes went down for decision.
RUNNERS APPROACH FINAL HURDLE IN BOYLESPORTS DERBY
Ian Fortune
By its very nature greyhound racing is about winning but, for the twelve sets of connections still involved in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, it’s all about qualification with the eyes of the greyhound world on Shelbourne Park this evening.
TOTE TAKEDOWN CONTINUES FOR SATURDAY'S DERBY SEMI-FINALS
GRI
The Tote Takedown promotion continues this Saturday night for the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Semi-Finals. Story includes pics from last weekend.
ROMEO WOOS RIVALS IN BALLYHIMIKIN JET UNRACED
Ian Fortune
It’s been a wonderful month for the Phelan and Byrne families with a new addition at home but they also had reason to smile at Shelbourne Park on Thursday as Catunda Romeo emerged a good winner of the valuable Ballyhimkin Jet @ Stud ON2 525.
The Story Behind Our Irish Derby Semi-Finalists
Sarah Kinsella
The 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is being widely described as the best derby there has been. A new Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium and an elite level of canine athletes, along with €125,000 to the winner, makes this one of our histories best sporting events!
UNDULATION BOWS OUT AT THE TOP
Ian Fortune
Word came through in recent days that Undulation, one of Ireland’s very best and most popular bitches, has run her final race after damaging a monkey muscle in the quarter finals of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby on Saturday night.
NICKY HEALY
It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of Nicky Healy, a great friend of the sport and one of the best-known faces at Kilkenny track, where he was a director for many years.
REDUCED TOTE RETENTION WORKS A TREAT
Ian Fortune
The reduction of the Tote retention to 12.5% made a big difference at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with the punters certainly forced into seeing the Tote as a viable option for putting their cash on the nose.
DERBY BONUS SCHEME HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS OF SYNDICATES
Ian Fortune
As many as five greyhounds are still in the running to claim the €1,500 bonus on offer to the winner of the last surviving Syndicate owned greyhound in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby.
IGOBF DERBY BUSTER DRAW IS BACK
Ian Fortune
Once again, the IGOBF will run a buster draw for the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby decider, offering those taking part the opportunity to win €500.
DYLAN SPEAKS OF HIS SUPERSTAR KATHLEEN
Ian Fortune
It seems the brilliance of Droopys Kathleen has got people talking.
TALKING DERBY 2024 EPISODE 4 MONDAY 11TH NOVEMBER
GRI
Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and BoyleSports' Damien Lonergan give us their thoughts on the Quarter Finals, look forward to the Semi-Finals and much more.
VIDEO: 2024 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY QUARTER FINALS
GRI
Join Ian Fortune and Kevin Hennessy now as they give you their thoughts as we look back on the races.
LIMERICK & CLARE GREYHOUND OWNERS & BREEDERS ASSOCIATION (GOBA) LAUNCH A FESTIVE FAMILY FUN AFTERNOON AT LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM.
GRI
Limerick & Clare Greyhound Owners & Breeders Association (GOBA) launch a Festive Family Fun Afternoon at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
APPEAL FOR MISSING PUP
Ian Fortune
A black and white pup went missing over the past couple of days in Hawkfield, just outside Newbridge.
DIAMOND FASTEST TO THIRD TURN FOR A FOURTH TIME
Ian Fortune
Yet again the 17 second barrier to the third turn took a battering in the quarter finals of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and it was also no surprise to see Bockos Diamond going fastest to that point for the fourth time running.
CARRICK ALDO QUICKEST QUARTERFINAL WINNER IN IRISH DERBY IN FRONT OF HUGE CROWD
Sarah Kinsella
Carrick Aldo quickest quarterfinal winner in Irish Derby in front of huge crowd.
A SPECIAL NIGHT AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
Shelbourne Park is a special place that produces special nights.
KATHLEEN SMASHES THE CLOCK IN PUPPY OAKS
Ian Fortune
Droopys Kathleen is the fastest greyhound to ever race over 525yds at Shelbourne Park.
ORLA ROMPS TO LIAM BRUSSELS SUCCESS
Peter Farrell
Boasting €1,800 to the winner, the final of the 2024 Liam Brussels Memorial 525 concluded at Galway on Saturday night and Lemon Orla made it three straight victories as she won comfortably for Cork handler Tom O’Neill.
HOPES TEDDY FLAWLESS IN ‘GYKE’ O’SULLIVAN FINAL
Peter Farrell
The final of the €2,800 to the winner Michael ‘Gyke’ O’Sullivan Memorial served as the feature at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it went the way of Hopes Teddy as he maintained his unbeaten record in the stake to post a blistering career best.
HUNT FOR DERBY GLORY CONTINUES
Ian Fortune
The pursuit of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby continues at Shelbourne Park this evening with twenty-three of Ireland best as well as the UK’s finest still in the hunt.
DOLORES WITH A PERFECT HAT TRICK IN BALLYHIMIKIN JET STAKE
Ian Fortune
Dolores Ruth had a tremendous night at Shelbourne Park on Thursday, sending out all three winners in the semi-finals of the €2,250 Ballyhimikin Jet @ Stud ON2 525. Remarkably, she won’t actually have any runner in the final as all three went ‘too fast’ but the future looks bright for the trio.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 185 EVAN MCAULIFFE
Barry Drake
Barry Drake is joined by young Limerick greyhound owner and trainer Evan McAuliffe.
ANGEL FLIES IN MEMORY OF CATHY
Ian Fortune
When Cathys Angel came home in front on debut at the Kingdom Stadium on Saturday night, she gave those involved in her quite the thrill but also triggered great memories and emotions.
ENGLISH DERBY DATES FULLY CONFIMED AS GBGB CALENDAR RELEASED
Ian Fortune
The full British calendar has been released and there are a total of 55 Category one competitions on the list including the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby.
TALKING DERBY 2024 EPISODE 3 MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER
GRI
Join Ian, Tommy and Kevin for the latest Talking Derby.
VIDEO: ROUND 3 2024 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
For the first time in this year's competition, we saw all of the competitors on the one night in the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby on Saturday night.
DIAMOND BREAKS HIS OWN THIRD BEND RECORD
Ian Fortune
Another week means another masterclass from Bockos Diamond, only last weekend’s led to a sensational track record breaking performance.
DIAMOND EARNS HIS PLACE IN HISTORY AS DERBY DELIGHTS
Ian Fortune
Bockos Diamond is the fastest greyhound to ever race over 550yds around Shelbourne Park.
JACQUELINE CONLON
It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of Jacqueline Conlon, a member of one of the great families of Irish greyhound sport.
TEDDY MAINTAINS STRANGLEHOLD IN MICHAEL GYKE O’SULLIVAN SEMIS
Peter Farrell
The semi finals of the Michael Gyke O’Sullivan Memorial served as the feature of Saturday night’s action at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and Hopes Kitty continued his assault on this competition with another polished performance.
PAW PERFECT DISPLAY FROM SHANAHEE BOOMER
Barry Drake
SHANAHEE BOOMER, trained by Kieran Lynch for Bate-The-Ditch-Syndicate, produced a paw perfect display to win Saturday’s feature at Curraheen Park, the €2,500 to the winner Clona Duke @ Stud A0-A1 Stake Final.
FIREWORKS LIKELY AS DERBY CONTINUES AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
For the first time in this year’s Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, the entire field will be in action on the same night at Shelbourne Park this evening.
KATHLEEN COULD BE ONE OF THE BEST EVER
Ian Fortune
On a night when a number of Ireland’s best were in action in the Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate at Shelbourne Park, all the talk was of the special performance of Droopys Kathleen in the Gourmet Island Puppy Oaks as she confirmed her standing as one of the most exciting youngsters to appear in recent years.