Organisation: Barefoot Bullet

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Kilkenny’s resurgence priceless for Hennessy

By trainer Paul Hennessy’s own admission, Priceless Sky is not very well known on the Open Race circuit but heading into Saturday night’s semi-finals of the Kerry Agribusiness St Leger, he’s vying for outright favouritism with Derby winner Skywalker Puma and former Puppy Derby winner Sparta Maestro.

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Tyrur Justin begins English Derby build-up with Lister

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McKenna targets top English prizes

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Repeat of first round effort will see George home

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Straightforward task for McGuigan

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Sparks set to fly early in Derby

Stick with Twirl for Oaks glory

GREYHOUND followers have classic action on three fronts on Saturday night.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2011

Irish hopes in English Derby final

PLOUGH Lane will have a strong hint of green about it this evening as the Irish go in search of yet another victory in the williamhill.com English Derby. Our two representatives, Barefoot Bullet and Razldazl George, both hold outstanding claims in the stg£75,000 contest.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2011

Trap draw has worked out a dream for Irish pair

It will be a Saturday night to savour on the greyhound front with classic action at many venues.

Thu, 09 Jun, 2011

Irish still hold the aces at Wimbledon

IRISH hopes of winning the williamhill.com English Derby hit a speed bump at Wimbledon on Tuesday night with the elimination of Razldazl Jayfkay, but we remain in a dominant position with Barefoot Bullet, Razldazl George and Melodys Royal all hold outstanding claims in this evening’s semi-finals.

Sat, 04 Jun, 2011

Droopys Twirl seeking Oaks double

TRAINER John Linehan and owner Kieran Ryan obviously have serious ambitions in this year's Sporting Press Irish Oaks at Shelbourne.

Sat, 28 May, 2011

Mozzletoff the safest bet in tricky contest

THERE are no major competitions currently in progress at Shelbourne Park but tonight’s card is packed with real quality as many of Ireland’s fastest trackers prepare for their respective targets.

Sat, 21 May, 2011

Tyrur Big Mike fancied to provide Derby final magic

IT hardly seems like 363 days since that amazing night when College Causeway produced one of the greatest performances ever seen on a greyhound track, but here we are within two days of the 2010 Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby final and anticipation levels are extremely high.

Thu, 09 Sep, 2010

Mike must steer right course to stay on track

THE Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby at Shelbourne Park is now trimmed to 24 runners from an original field of 144. Following a flying 29.42 last weekend, Tyrur Big Mike now heads the betting lists.

Thu, 26 Aug, 2010

Farley blitzes Derby rivals

THERE were the usual shocks in the opening session of the second round of the Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby at Shelbourne Park last night when Owen McKenna’s Farley Blitz ran out a decisive winner of what was expected to be a real cliffhanger.

Fri, 13 Aug, 2010

Definate Opinion primed for Derby success

THE first heats in the 2010 Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby will be run at Shelbourne Park tonight and a sensational start looks on the cards with many of the leading fancies in action.

Thu, 05 Aug, 2010

Ireland’s Derby monopoly takes a hit

A day can be a long time in greyhound racing and it was never better exemplified than on Tuesday night at Wimbledon where an Irish monopoly on the Williamhill.com English Derby was reduced to a strong Irish participation as two of our top fancies Mesedo Blue and Barefoot Bullet went crashing out of the classic.

Thu, 20 May, 2010

Ireland’s Derby monopoly takes a hit

A day can be a long time in greyhound racing and it was never better exemplified than on Tuesday night at Wimbledon where an Irish monopoly on the Williamhill.

Thu, 20 May, 2010

Irish still on a roll at Wimbledon

The Williamhill.com English Derby will reach the semi-final stage next Saturday when the third round is run at Wimbledon and hopes of an Irish victory in the classic are sky high following another very successful weekend for the raiding party.

Thu, 13 May, 2010