Shelbourne to host Breeders Cup style Night Of Stars

Irish greyhound racing will have its own Breeders’ Cup this year with the staging of the Night Of Stars at Shelbourne Park on Saturday, December 1.

Minister Shane McEntee announced the details at a reception in Shelbourne Park and warmly welcomed what he described as a “private initiative that shows the enthusiasm and vibrancy of the Irish greyhound industry”.

The Night of Stars will comprise eight Championship one-off races which will boast total prizemoney of €92,000. The races will be over all the relevant distances between 350 yards and 850 yards.