Derby History 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...
Derby History 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...
GBGB/GRI 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...
Derby History 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×...
Derby History 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...
Derby History 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×...
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 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'Neill and owners The Ashgrove Trio Syndicate. Hot favourite Callaway Knegare had shown in front from traps...
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×...
GBGB/GRI 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...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 14th May edition THE weekly Irish Focus takes in all the big racing in Ireland and is published on sisracing.tv every Wednesday. Curraheen Park, Dundalk, Kilkenny, Newbridge, Shelbourne Park and Tralee feature in this week's edition. 0:00 /16:54 1×...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 7th May edition THE weekly Irish Focus takes in all the big racing in Ireland and is published on sisracing.tv every Wednesday. Curraheen Park, Kilkenny, Newbridge, Shelbourne Park and Tralee feature in this week's edition. 0:00 /18:12 1×...
Major Races Heiress brilliant in Juvenile win, Holland lands another Kirby title 05/04 - Shelbourne Park: BresBet Easter Cup final - Hopes Teddy HOPES TEDDY credited Pat Buckley with a third win in the Classic when taking early control to claim the €25,000 BresBet Easter Cup final over 550 yards at Shelbourne Park. Sent off the 13/8 favourite, Hopes...
News Shelbourne redevelopment is recognised at industry awards THE much-vaunted redevelopment of Shelbourne Park was recognised at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards on Thursday. The project - and LAM Architects and Grant Fit Out - picked up two awards for Architectural Design Excellence and Project Fit-Out up to €5 million. Work commenced in February last year with a...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 30th April edition THE weekly Irish Focus takes in all the big racing in Ireland and is published on sisracing.tv every Wednesday. Curraheen Park, Newbridge, Shelbourne Park and Tralee feature in this week's edition. 0:00 /11:26 1×...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 23rd April edition THE weekly Irish Focus takes in all the big racing in Ireland and is published on sisracing.tv every Wednesday. Limerick, Shelbourne Park, Tralee and Waterford feature in this week's edition with the highlight being the €80,000 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial final. 0:00 /17:27...
Sales Playgirl Holloway-bound as she tops successful Star Pelaw sale TOTAL turnover of almost £65,000 with 39 of 40 lots sold saw the first sale organised by International Greyhound Services at Star Pelaw on Thursday 17th April deemed a great success. Top lot on the day was Droopys Playgirl, a January 2024 repeat mating to Shelbourne track record breaker...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 16th April edition THE weekly Irish Focus takes in all the big racing in Ireland and is published on sisracing.tv every Wednesday. Curraheen Park, Limerick, Shelbourne Park, Tralee and Waterford feature in this week's edition with Aoife Corrigan guest hosting. 0:00 /11:31 1×...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 9th April 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 /18:32 1×...
Irish Focus Ian Fortune's Weekly Irish Focus - Wednesday 2nd April 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 and Shelbourne Park feature in this week's edition. 0:00 /19:07 1×...
Sales Towcester sale produces record tally with near £211K aggregate TOWCESTER's Greyhound Trader sale on Monday 31st March lived up to expectations by producing record aggregate turnover of £210,950. In all, 44 of the 46 (96%) of the greyhounds offered were sold on the day including eight for whom off the bench deals were concluded after they...
