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SUNCROFT FESTIVAL PUPPY OAKS TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT SHELBOURNE PARK WITH INCREASED FIRST PLACE PRIZE

SUNCROFT FESTIVAL PUPPY OAKS TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT SHELBOURNE PARK WITH INCREASED FIRST PLACE PRIZE

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The Suncroft Festival Puppy Oaks, renowned for showcasing the finest young talent in the sport, will see a remarkable increase in the winner's purse, with the champion walking away with an impressive €10,000, doubling the previous prize amount of €5,000. This substantial increase reflects the commitment by Greyhound Racing Ireland to elevating the stature of the event.

Open to 24 pups (May 2022 or younger), starting on on April 6th and fans can expect to watch the future stars of greyhound racing.

"We are thrilled to announce the return of the Suncroft Festival Puppy Oaks to Shelbourne Park, and we extend our thanks to Tony Howard for his generous sponsorship," said Director of Racing Derek Frehill, "Greyhound Racing Ireland are delighted to be able to further boost his sponsorship and include additional money for this competition. This is testament to our dedication to promoting and celebrating the remarkable talent of young greyhounds in our sport."