September 2023

A FITTING FINALE EXPECTED IN JUVENILE

Ian Fortune

A special line-up will provide a thrilling and fitting finale to the Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne Park this evening.

ROCKET FASTEST AT KILKENNY

Ian Fortune

Prime Rocket set the standard in the opening round of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition A3 525 at Kilkenny on Friday evening.

SLICK SYD FASTEST IN BOSCO MEMORIAL

Ian Fortune

Da Quiet Syd was the standout performer in the opening round of the Bosco Gleeson Memorial at Newbridge on Friday, coming home clear in a rapid 28.42.

A WONDERUL NIGHT OF RACING ACTION AT CURRAHEEN PARK

Barry Drake

Curraheen Park plays host to a wonderful 12-race card tonight which features the quarter finals of both the €30,000 to the winner Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels and the €10,000 to the winner Bart Leahy Memorial A2 stake taking centre stage.

QUICK NEWS SETS THE STANDARD IN BURGESS OPENER

Peter Farrell

The opening round heats of the Burgess Bucks @ Stud Novice Bitch Stake got underway at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and it was Quick News who set the standard for Owen McKenna.

KID A CLASS ABOVE IN NWGOBA DECIDER AT LIFFORD

Peter Farrell

The feature race on Friday night’s card at Lifford was the final of the NWGOBA A5/A6 525 and in rather predictable fashion, it was Stefans Kid who maintained his unbeaten record in the stake as he won at his leisure.

TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION JUVENILE DERBY FINAL RACE PROGRAMME

GRI

The stars of the future will entertain the crowds in Shelbourne Park on Saturday 30th September for the 2023 Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby Final.

BOSCO REMEMBERED AT NEWBRIDGE

Ian Fortune

Joe ‘Bosco’ Gleeson was part of the furniture at Newbridge. He loved nothing more than putting one into the van and heading to the Kildare venue from his Redwood base.

JIM McCANN

It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of one of the great characters and bookmakers in Irish greyhound racing, Jim McCann.

RPGTV CHAT TO TIME JUVENILE DERBY FINALISTS

GRI

Ahead of Saturday’s Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby Final, RPGTV have caught up with the Finalist connections for a chat.

AZURITE A BRIGHT PROSPECT

Ian Fortune

Azurite justified favouritism in some style in the final of the September Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night.

TALKING LAURELS EPISODE 2 MONDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

GRI

Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Declan O'Donoghue now as they discuss all the big Greyhound Racing news of the week.

MAGICO HAS CAST HIS FINAL SPELL ON THE TRACK

Ian Fortune

2022 English Derby champion Romeo Magico has run his final race. In a post that can only be described as short and sweet, the Riverside Kennels announced the news on Instagram over the weekend.

CASH IS KING BAR NONE

Peter Farrell

The final of the Bar One Racing Crystal Vase Sprint featured on Sunday night’s card at Lifford Greyhound Stadium and after setting new figures for the 325-yard sprint one week prior, Gizmo Cash cemented his standing as one of the leading sprinters of his generation with another record-breaking performance in the €4,000 decider.

INCREDIBLE JUVENILE ACTION AT SHELBOURNE PARK

Ian Fortune

The final of the 2023 Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby promises to b an incredible contest after two wonderful semi-finals at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.

ALL ABOUT JACKTAVERN BOLT IN THE LAURELS AS HE MAKES IT SEVEN STRAIGHT WINS

Barry Drake

JACKTAVERN BOLT made it seven straight wins in Curraheen Park on Saturday night with another stunning display in the second round of the Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels which is in accusation with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing.

KINTURK ROAD CEMENTS HER STATUS AS THE MARATHON QUEEN

Peter Farrell

After landing the Corn Cuchulainn Classic back in July, Kinturk Road firmly established herself as the marathon Queen at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as she captured the Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire in trap-to-line fashion.

JIG GIVES THEM THE SLIP IN KASKO SEMIS

Peter Farrell

The semi finals of the Kasko Dog Foods Novice Unraced 525 was the feature on Saturday night’s card at Thurles Greyhound Stadium and although Vis A Vis maintained his unbeaten record, it was Two Slip Jigs who went quickest.

BEST AND BRIGHTEST TO DELIVER AT SHELBOURNE IN JUVENILE

Ian Fortune

Ireland’s brightest and sharpest will light up Shelbourne Park this evening as the Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby field will be halved for the final time with the two semi-finals the feature of a wonderful card which also includes the final of the Mustang Jet @ Stud Open Unraced Bitch 525.

DELIRIUM AS TREMENS OBLIGES AT KILKENNY

Ian Fortune

So often the bridesmaid, the wonderfully consistent Delirium Tremens claimed the big prize he so richly deserved at Kilkenny on Friday evening when running out a superb winner of the Jag Building Services & KGOBA A1 Derby.

ANOTHER SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCE EXPECTED FROM CARRICK ALDO IN THE LAURELS

Barry Drake

Curraheen Park plays host to a fantastic 12-race card tonight featuring round two of the €30,000 to the winner Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels at Curraheen Park.

DAN O'LEARY RIP

GRI

The Management and Staff of Greyhound Racing Ireland wish to convey our sincere sympathies to our colleague Ina O'Leary (née Maunsell) on the sudden passing of her beloved husband Dan.

LAURELS ROUND TWO PREVIEW

GRI

Join Joe Seward & Jimmy Barry Murphy now as they preview Round 2 of the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels, in partnership with the Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing. Have a listen now!

ROMEO RUNS UP PRODUCE

Ian Fortune

Romeo Hanzo faced a tough test in the final of the British Bred Produce Stakes at Swindon but ran a fine race to finish runner-up to the track record holder Queen Joni, who was once-again foot perfect.

JETARA CHANGES HANDS AND JOINS REILLY

Ian Fortune

The news came through in recent days that Jetara has been purchased by leading owners Brendan Keogh and Simon Senyk and has joined Ian Reilly with an Irish campaign in mind.

AZURITE SHINES BRIGHT AT ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

Azurite set a strong standard in the semi-finals of the September Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night, dipping under 29 seconds in the process.

TALKING LAURELS 2023 EPISODE 1 MONDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

GRI

Lots for the Talking Dogs team to chat about this Monday, including the opening round of the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels, the Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby and plenty of action across the country and in the UK.

RACING/STADIUM VACANCY AT ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

Bridget Whelan is one of the hardest workers in Irish greyhound racing and has done wonders to turn the fortunes of Enniscorthy in recent years.

A HAT-TRICK OF TRACK RECORDS FOR GIZMO CASH

Peter Farrell

Gizmo Cash set the standard in the opening round of the Bar One Racing Crystal Vase Sprint seven days ago but he firmly established himself as a worthy favourite for the €4,000 feature as he smashed the track record at Lifford Stadium on Sunday night.

MORE INCREDIBLE RACING IN JUVENILE

Ian Fortune

The Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby continued at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and, as we have become accustomed, there were some sensational performances, a few shocks and plenty to talk about in the classic.

EAZY RAZZLE AND JACKTAVERN BOLT STAR IN OPENING ROUND OF THE BAR ONE RACING IRISH GREYHOUND LAURELS

Barry Drake

A winner of the Munster Oaks in Waterford last Saturday night, Eazy Razzle went joint quickest in Curraheen Park as the opening round of the Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels got off to a flying start in front of a packed house at Curraheen Park.

HUKUM SINKS RIVALS IN ROMA CASINO CAMBRIDGESHIRE SEMIS

Peter Farrell

After the sensational opening round action in the 2023 Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire last weekend at Limerick, there was huge interest in how the semi finals would play out and while Kinturk Road came out on top in the opening semi, it was Hukum who has emerged as a massive player ahead of the €5,000 decider next Saturday night

VIS A VIS PRODUCES BRILLIANT DEBUT IN KASKO UNRACED AT THURLES

Peter Farrell

Always a hugely competitive competition, the first round heats of the Kasko Dog Foods Unraced 525 got underway at Thurles Park on Saturday night and it looks a very hot renewal indeed with Vis A Vis going quickest.

LAURELS TICKET BUNDLE TO SAVE YOU €20

GRI

The highlight of the Cork racing calendar gets underway tonight and regular race-goers can save themselves €20 throughout the competition with the fantastic offer ticket bundle.

LAHDEDAH TO OVERCOME DRAW IN JUVENILE

Ian Fortune

It’s been very clear over the past fortnight that Time Greyhound Nutrition made the right choice to sponsor this year’ Juvenile Derby as it has turned into one of the strongest renewals in modern times with so many potential stars remaining.

RCÉ OPENS SECOND GREYHOUND CARE CENTRE

GRI

Rásaíocht Con Éireann, further to its recent tender process, is delighted to announce the opening of a second greyhound care centre in Co Kildare.

ANOTHER FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE FORM FAYPOINT SEAN AT CURRAHEEN PARK

Barry Drake

FAYPOINT SEAN (Droopys Sydney-Roaming Shari) made it four straight wins in the final of the €2,000 Jack, Mary & Brian Finn Memorial Stake at Curraheen Park on Thursday night.

TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 142: 2023 LAURELS PREVIEW

GRI

Excitement is building in Cork ahead of the 2023 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels – with no fewer than 5 guests joining Barry this week to talk about it!

PAUDIE RYAN

It’s with sadness we must report the passing of Paudie Ryan, a man with a rich history in greyhound racing.

OUR PEOPLE, THE GENERATIONS: A DERBY WINNERS SPECIAL - THE O'DONNELLS AND THE RUTHS

When Jennifer O’Donnell commenced her bid to win the 2022 Irish Greyhound Derby, she was following in the footsteps of not just one but both her parents AND her aunt – all having previously claimed the title.

CURRAHEEN PARK SUPPORTERS CLUB & SCHOOL & HEALTH FOUNDATION BENEFIT NIGHT

Barry Drake

Curraheen Park Supporters Club in association with The Schools and Health Foundation Benefit night takes place Saturday 21st October 2023 in Curraheen Park.

MERRY AND BRENDAN WIN 30 YEARS AFTER DENIS

Ian Fortune

In the days leading up to last year’s Boylesports Irish Greyhound decider, at the Talking Dogs Roadshow, this scribe was lucky enough to interview Brendan Mullan in front of a crowd.

ELLY BOUNCES BACK TO GO FASTEST AT ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

Less than four lengths separated the four heat winners of the September Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday evening with honour of posting the fastest time going to Bounceback Elly as she left her debut defeat behind her.

ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR BAR ONE RACING IRISH GREYHOUND LAURELS CLASSIC

Barry Drake

The draw for the opening round of the Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels took place at Curraheen Park on Monday night.

TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER

GRI

Join Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons for our favourite Monday chat of the week. They discuss all the action of the Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby in Shelbourne Park, the Kasko A1 Derby Final in Curraheen Park, The Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks Final in Kilcohan Park, a record breaking run in Limerick's Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire and more!

SCAGLIETTI SOLD AND BOUND FOR HOLLOWAY

Ian Fortune

It came as quite a shock to some when Scaglietti appeared on the Greyhound Trader on-line auction but it certainly didn’t some as a surprise when he sold for a substantial sum.

THE 2023 BAR ONE RACING IRISH LAURELS CLASSIC

Barry Drake

The Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels in association with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing will get underway this coming Saturday, September 16.

GIZMO SHINES IN BAR ONE CRYSTAL VASE OPENER AT LIFFORD

Peter Farrell

Sunday evening saw the opening round heats of the Bar One Racing Crystal Vase Open 325 get underway at Lifford Stadium and all four heats proved an exhibition of how sprinting should be done – out and gone.

VIDEO: DAVE COLLINS MEMORIAL MUNSTER OAKS FINAL

GRI

Join us in Waterford's Kilcohan Park as the ladies take to the track for the Final of the Dave Collins Memorial.

LAHDEDAH SIMPLY STUNNING IN JUVENILE

Ian Fortune

De Lahdedah stole the headlines at Shelbourne Park on Saturday, producing one of the great performances at the famous venue when posting a scarcely believable 27.78 on his way to setting the standard in the second round of the Time greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby.

A GREAT NIGHT FOR IRELAND IN PERRY BARR

Ian Fortune

No fewer than four of the six Irish in action at Perry Barr on Saturday came home in their respective heats in the St Leger and Birmingham Cup.

RECORD-BREAKING DISPLAY FROM THREESIXFIVE IN IRISH CAMBRIDGESHIRE OPENER

Peter Farrell

Patrons were treated to something very special at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as recent Irish Derby finalist, Threesixfive, smashed the 750-yard track record in the opening round of the Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire.

EAZY RAZZLE RUNS OUT A FANTASTIC WINNER OF THE MUNSTER OAKS

Barry Drake

Trained by John Linehan for owner Barry Rocks, Eazy Razzle (Droopys Sydney-Ragaire) ran out a fantastic winner of the €7,500 to the winner Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks Final at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.

JACKTAVERN BOLT THE STAR OF THE SHOW IN THE KASKO DERBY

Barry Drake

Just like previous weeks, Jacktavern Bolt delivered another foot-perfect display in the final of the €6,000 to the winner Kasko A1 Derby at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

MORE BRILLIANCE EXPECTED FROM JUVENILES

Ian Fortune

The opening round of the Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby sent out a clear message to those paying attention that the current crop of youngsters is truly exceptional.

SWALLOW FLIES AT KILKENNY

Ian Fortune

On a hot and sticky evening at Kilkenny, forcing a delay to the start of racing, Pat Scully’s De Black Swallow was the undoubted star as he became the only dog on the night to dip under the 29 second barrier in the second round of the Jag Building Services & KGOBA A1 Derby.

WATCH: 2023 MICHAEL FORTUNE MEMORIAL DERBY PLATE FINAL & BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY CONSOLATION

GRI

Join us now to look back on the two biggest supporting races on the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby card; the Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate Final and the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Consolation.

TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION JUVENILE DERBY NOW WORTH €25K TO WINNER

Ian Fortune

The news came through yesterday afternoon that this year’s Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby will boast an incredible winner’s purse of €25,000.

TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 141: JENNIFER O'DONNELL, AIDAN WALSH & DARREN HOGAN

GRI

This week Barry chats to 3 guests. So grab yourself a cup of tea and enjoy the next 30 minutes!

INCREDIBLE HOFFA HAS RUN HIS FINAL RACE

Ian Fortune

In a racing career that spanned just 22 races, Coolavanny Hoffa lit up the sky above Irish greyhound racing like Halleys Comet.

WATCH THE DERBY FINAL ON VIRGIN MEDIA PLAYER

GRI

Missed Saturday’s live TV show from Shelbourne Park? Don’t worry you can watch it back now on the Virgin Media Player and enjoy The Other Kobe’s win in the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final and so much more.

IN PICTURES: MINISTER CHARLIE MCCONALOGUE AT THE IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY FINAL

GRI

It was our great privilege to welcome Minister Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final on Saturday night in Shelbourne Park.

O’DONNELL PRICED UP FOR DERBY REPEAT

Ian Fortune

Jennifer O’Donnell is clearly a very special handler, winning the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby in each of the last two years with litter brothers Born Warrior and The Other Kobe.

THE 2023 BAR ONE RACING IRISH LAURELS CLASSIC

Barry Drake

The Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels in association with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing will get underway on Saturday, September 16.

VIDEO: 2023 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY FINAL

GRI

On Saturday night, a packed Shelbourne Park witnessed The Other Kobe win the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final in trap-to-line fashion.

THE OTHER KOBE'S WIN ON THE SIX ONE NEWS

GRI

Incase you missed it, The Other Kobe's Derby win made the sports new on RTE's Six One News on Sun

THURLES GEARING UP FOR 75TH ANNIVERSARY GALA NIGHT

Peter Farrell

Those of us who are regular to the various social media platforms would be aware that Thurles Greyhound Stadium will be celebrating an important milestone in the not too distant future.

EUGENE GLEESON

Greyhound racing lost a dear friend in recent days with the sad passing of Eugene Gleeson.

DEMPSEY’S DERBY DELIGHT AS BONUS WINNERS CONFIRMED

Ian Fortune

Michael Dempsey was the most nervous man in Shelbourne Park on Saturday, perhaps outside the owners and trainers of those with a finalist in the Derby, but the Shelbourne Racing Manager has no need to worry as everything went off without a hitch.

TALKING DERBY 2023 EPISODE 6 MONDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER

GRI

For the last ever time in 2023 it's time for Talking Derby!

LISTEN BACK TO TRAINER SCOTT PHELAN ON RTE RADIO 1 SATURDAY SPORT

GRI

Ahead of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final in Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, Threesixfive's trainer Scott Phelan spoke to Saturday Sport on RTE Radio 1 to chat about the Final and give an insight into the work that goes into developing a greyhound athlete to perform at the top level.

KOBE SAVES BEST FOR LAST

Ian Fortune

As we reflect on the brilliance of The Other Kobe’s Derby success at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, it’s worth pointing out that in victory he posted the fastest third bend sectional of the entire classic.

PEPE SETS THE STANDARD IN JOHN WHITE MEMORIAL AT CLONMEL

Peter Farrell

The opening round heats of the John White A2/A3 550 Perpetual Cup got underway at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night and it produced some fine displays, the best of which coming from Pepe Noir in heat three.

KOBE KEEPS DERBY IN THE FAMILY

Ian Fortune

The Other Kobe is the 2023 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby champion.

BLASTOFF LIVES UP TO HS NAME IN DERBY PLATE

Ian Fortune

Much like The Other Kobe, the final of the Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate was won in superb trap to line style by Blastoff Mac.

ROLE MODEL GOES QUICKEST IN SEMI FINALS OF THE DAVE COLLINS MEMORIAL MUNSTER OAKS

Barry Drake

ROLE MODEL (Pestana-Knockdrinna Wink) set the standard in the semi-finals of the Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks at Kilochan Park on Saturday night.

ALL ABOUT JACKTAVERN BOLT IN THE A1 KASKO DERBY

Barry Drake

JACKTAVERN BOLT, trained by Graham Holland for owners the Pillar Syndicate, once again lit up the Cork track on Saturday night with another top-class performance in the semi-finals of the A1 Kasko Derby.

BALE SCORES IN GO GREYHOUND RACING 600 SEMIS AT LIMERICK

Peter Farrell

The semi finals of the Go Greyhound Racing A3 600 served as the highlight on Saturday night’s Limerick card and despite breaking a long-standing track record one week prior, Chestnut King was forced to settle for the minor placings this time around.

JIMMY BARRY MUPRHY CHATS DERBY AND LAURELS ON LIFE FM

GRI

Joe Seward welcomed Jimmy Barry Murphy for a great chat on Friday night on LIFE FM and they've kindly shared for you to listen back.

STAGE SET FOR THE GREATEST NIGHT IN THE SPORT

Ian Fortune

It’s finally time.

YOUNGSTERS DELIVER IN TIME’S JUVENILE

Ian Fortune

2024 will be a special year of Friday night’s action at Shelbourne Park is any indication.

ZEUS FASTEST AS KILKENNY DERBY GETS UNDERWAY

Ian Fortune

Neilus O’Connell and Karen Geoghegan had a night to remember at Kilkenny on Friday night as they recorded a wonderful double in the opening round of the Jag Building Services & KGOBA A1 Derby with their wonderful servant Kilcolgan Zeus also setting a strong standard.