Living the dream, that’s Ian Reilly from Skryne in the county of Meath. A dog-lover all his days, born and bred into the world of greyhound racing, in February 2002 Ian took a plunge, ventured into the precarious career of full-time trainer.

If it weren’t a dream, this weekend’s National Coursing Meeting could be a logistical nightmare for prolific trainer Ger Holian.