Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 2nd July edition THE weekly Irish Focus takes in all the big racing in Ireland and is published on sisracing.tv every Wednesday. Curraheen Park, Dundalk, Enniscorthy, Limerick, Shelbourne Park and Tralee feature in this week's edition. 0:00 /20:20 1×...
Major Races Irish miss out at Towcester but busy Classic month at home A monthly video record of the major SIS UK and Irish races run during 2025 with accompanying reporting. 01/06 - Clonmel: National Produce Stakes - Lemon Joey LEMON JOEY got it right on the big night to claim the €20,000 Carrick Aldo @ Stud National Produce Stakes final over...
News Davies: Greyhound racing right to be proud of welfare focus SIR PHILIP DAVIES, the former MP and current chairman of Derby sponsor Star Sports, has reacted to the publication of the GBGB's track injury and retirement data by saying "no sport has more to be proud of in terms of focus on animal welfare than greyhound racing....
News Injury & retirement data proof of the huge strides made - GBGB THE GBGB says the publication of track injury and retirement data for 2024 "provides unequivocal proof that the sport has made huge strides forward". The data for 2024 reflects the impressive step-change that has been achieved across the sport since the Greyhound Commitment was introduced in 2018. This...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 25th June edition THE weekly Irish Focus takes in all the big racing in Ireland and is published on sisracing.tv every Wednesday. Enniscorthy, Limerick, Shelbourne Park and Tralee feature in this week's edition. 0:00 /18:14 1×...
News SIS greyhound chief Brankley hails GRI 'clear strategic vision' RICHARD BRANKLEY, head of greyhound operations for SIS, has heralded the "clear strategic vision" of Greyhound Racing Ireland after the two organisations extended their collaboration for a further three years through to end 2028, contrasting it to the situation pertaining in the UK. Expanding further on the recent...
News GBGB set to be Law-less as director of regulation quits PHIL LAW, the GBGB director of regulation, has announced that he is stepping down from the role. Law has worked for the GBGB since October 2021 and has been responsible throughout this period of time for overseeing the licensing and regulation of GBGB-licensed tracks and trainers. Commenting on his time...
News SIS and GRI agree a three-year extension to racing partnership SIS has announced a three-year extension to its Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) partnership, with major events delivered to global operators through to 2028. The renewed deal will see SIS broadcast over 500 races per month from 10 of Ireland's leading tracks, with additional venues set to be announced....
The Derby Best Derby of modern era gives greyhound racing a real chance RARELY has a Star Sports/TRC English Derby been more eagerly-awaited than the 2025 renewal and it is fair to say that the Towcester Classic fully lived up to the billing. From the first night on 8th May when leading fancies and subsequent finalists Bockos Diamond and Cheap Sandwiches both...
The Derby Janssens is just about down to earth after the night of all nights PATRICK JANSSENS is the man of the moment after landing his second Star Sports/TRC English Derby thanks to Droopys Plunge's powerful finish to fly past three rivals on the run-in at Towcester. It was also a stunning night all-round for the Belgian-born handler, who landed another five...
News GBGB publishes best practice guide to aid retirees' welfare THE GBGB has published its new Enrichment Guide for Retired Greyhounds within Residential Kennels. Developed with input from animal welfare charities on the Greyhound Forum, the Guide has been put together as part of GBGB’s long-term welfare strategy, ‘A Good Life for Every Greyhound’, and seeks to support retired...
The Derby Plunge powers to Derby victory to thwart Irish challenge DROOPYS PLUNGE saw off the massed Irish ranks to claim a thrilling victory for the 'home' side in the £175,000 final of the Star Sports/TRC English Derby over 500m at Towcester. The sole UK-based runner, he was sent off 10/1 having been double that price...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 18th June edition THE weekly Irish Focus takes in all the big racing in Ireland and is published on sisracing.tv every Wednesday. Curraheen Park, Enniscorthy, Limerick, Shelbourne Park and Tralee feature in this week's edition. 0:00 /17:08 1×...
The Derby Plunge the stat that matters but Irish top multiple Derby metrics IRELAND came out on top in just about every Star Sports/TRC English Derby metric in 2025 bar the one that mattered most with victory going to Patrick Janssens' Droopys Plunge ahead of a five-strong Irish final team. In addition to winning the most heats (33 to 30), Ireland...
The Irish Derby BoyleSports Irish Derby officially launched at Shelbourne Park ALL roads lead to Shelbourne Park this August as the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby returns to its traditional calendar slot, following a one-year adjustment in 2024 to facilitate a landmark €5 million refurbishment of the stadium. That ambitious redevelopment has already earned high praise, with Shelbourne Park proudly receiving two...
The Derby Plunge breaks Irish hearts at the last as Janssens does it again THEY say all good podcasts have a bonus episode. The stunning victory of Droopys Plunge in the Star Sports/TRC English Derby final at Towcester ensured that Jonathan Kay was always going to hook up with leading Irish commentator Ian Fortune one last time. 0:00 /9:31 1×...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 11th June edition THE weekly Irish Focus takes in all the big racing in Ireland and is published on sisracing.tv every Wednesday. Curraheen Park, Shelbourne Park and Tralee feature in this week's edition. 0:00 /16:03 1×...
News SIS join united industry front to back GBGB Welsh court move THE GBGB has thanked the industry stakeholders, including SIS, who have financially backed the board's decision to seek a Judicial Review into the announcement of a forthcoming ban on greyhound racing in Wales. On 16th May, lawyers acting on behalf of GBGB filed papers with the Welsh High...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 4th June edition THE weekly Irish Focus takes in all the big racing in Ireland and is published on sisracing.tv every Wednesday. Clonmel, Curraheen Park, Shelbourne Park and Tralee feature in this week's edition. 0:00 /19:12 1×...
Major Races Ballyhooly Bruno stars in 600 as Irish finals take centre stage A monthly video record of the major SIS UK and Irish races run during 2025 with accompanying reporting. 03/05 - Shelbourne Park: Open 600 final - Ballyhooly Bruno BALLYHOOLY BRUNO toughed it out from the front to land the €15,000 Shelbourne Open 600 final for trainer Tom O&...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 28th May edition THE weekly Irish Focus takes in all the big racing in Ireland and is published on sisracing.tv every Wednesday. Clonmel, Curraheen Park, Dundalk, Kilkenny, Newbridge, Shelbourne Park and Tralee feature in this week's edition. 0:00 /17:09 1×...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 21st May edition THE weekly Irish Focus takes in all the big racing in Ireland and is published on sisracing.tv every Wednesday. Clonmel, Curraheen Park, Dundalk, Kilkenny, Newbridge, Shelbourne Park and Tralee feature in this week's edition. 0:00 /21:48 1×...
News GBGB files High Court claim for judicial review over Welsh ban THE GBGB has filed a claim for judicial review in relation to the decision announced by the Welsh government in February to ban greyhound racing in the country. A number of key stakeholders from across the sport are offering financial support. Mark Bird, CEO of the Greyhound Board of Great...
News Brealey is new GBGB owners’ rep after topping poll TONY BREALEY has been elected the new Owner Practitioner Director on the GBGB. As Owners’ Rep, he will represent the views of all GBGB registered owners and ensure their interests are represented at Board level. Brealey is a company director, based in South Derbyshire. He has owned greyhounds for just...
