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Drugs gang kidnaps ‘wonder dog’ worth up to €1m

Members of a criminal drugs gang are suspected of being involved in the kidnap of the best racing greyhound in the country, who was taken from kennels of a leading trainer in Golden, Co Tipperary.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2016

Notable absentees from Night of Stars

We are now just days away from one of the biggest events in the greyhound calendar, the Night of Stars, and the twelve-race card was published earlier this week. It’s going to be another fantastic occasion but there are some notable absentees which would have elevated it.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Today's Tips: Clares Rocket poised for another big run at Clonmel

The main focus of the weekend’s action in Ireland is on Clonmel, where the third round of the Produce Stakes takes place tomorrow night, and all eyes will be on the record-breaking Clares Rocket in the third heat.

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Roddick can serve it up to rivals in Kirby Memorial Puppy Stake final

The final of the Kirby Memorial Puppy Stake takes place at Limerick track tonight, and it is probably more open than the betting would suggest.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

‘Big players’ likely to benefit most from new greyhound industry initiatives

This week the IGB announced a number of initiatives to be implemented in the greyhound industry this year.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

Painstown Chief in command as he sees off all comers

There was a shock in the first semi-final of the Best Car Parks Gold Cup on Saturday night at Shelbourne Park, in which 10-1 chance Painstown Chief produced a game effort to see off all-comers.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016