Boylesports maintain Derby backing

The 2015 Irish Greyhound Derby was launched this week, with the confirmation Boylesports will continue its sponsorship of the country’s premier classic, which is in the second year of a three-year deal.

The betting firm continues to be a leading light in sponsorship of greyhound sport in Ireland, and this year’s renewal will have a total prize fund of €240,000, of which €125,000 will go to the winner.

The runner-up will receive a very healthy €22,500, with €12,500 for third, and €7,500 for the unplaced finalists.