Our long-awaited trial of Irish greyhound racing, going live into thebetting shops, is only a few weeks away and, as a result, there are going to be some changes for the tracks involved.

The Barking Buzz app has been busy since its introduction and the load will only increase over the coming weeks.

The Makeshift Southern Oaks is the feature race on the calendar at Youghal Track and the large crowd expected to gather at the east Cork venue for this evening’s final will enjoy free entry to the track thanks to the Track Supporters’ Club and Kearney Catering.

THE Joe Dunne Memorial Puppy Stake will be run as a 24 dog event at Shelbourne but the traditional early season classic trial has plenty of quality and the four heats when added to the semi-finals of the Tyrur McGuigan Open 575 will make Saturday’s card at headquarters another high class affair.