2021 Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Laurels Final Race Programme

Welcome to the final of the

Race Programme

Saturday 23rd October

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WELCOME MESSAGE Friends, On behalf of the organising committee of the Friends and Supporters Irish Laurels, we would like to welcome you all to this year’s final.

This years Laurels is the 3rd of 5 Laurels that will be sponsored solely by you the friends and supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing. This is a tremendous tribute to you all and shows the huge support for the sport in Cork and further afield. This is truly your event, and you can all be immensely proud of your efforts.

We would like to thank Brian Collins and his team here in Curraheen Park for their great work in making this another such memorable event. We would also like to thank all the team at Rásaíocht Con Éireann especially Orla Strumble and Frank Nyhan (Chairman) for their great work and support.

We hope that you all enjoy a wonderful night’s racing and see another worthy winner of this unique competition. Who will join the Roll of Honour with past winners of this great classic?

Jimmy Barry Murphy on behalf of: COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jimmy Barry Murphy Tony Winters JJ Fennelly

Damien Holland Vincent O’Donovan Michael O’Driscoll

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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME A Chairde, On behalf of Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) I am delighted to welcome all those in attendance and watching the action on RPGTV to the final of the 2021 Irish Greyhound Laurels kindly sponsored by the Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing.

While we remain subject to certain restrictions associated with Covid-19 I am pleased that we are in a position to again welcome patrons back to Curraheen Park following an event that was ran “behind closed doors” in 2020. The past 20 months has been challenging for the country as a whole as we navigate through a once in a century event and I would like to thank you for you continued cooperation with the necessary protocols that were introduced so that public health guidelines are fully respected.

I want to take this opportunity to once again salute and thank The Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing for their continued sponsorship. This is the third year of an incredible five-year commitment and is deeply appreciated by all involved in the sport.

Additionally, I want to thank all who have been involved in organising the event particularly the team at Curraheen Park and the staff of RCÉ.

I want to also acknowledge the ongoing support of government and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, in the allocation of €17.6M from the Horse & Greyhound Fund in 2022, which was confirmed in last weeks budget. The allocation will assist with the continued significant expansion of a range of care and welfare initiatives during 2022 and assist with the commercial challenges as the industry recovers from the impact of restrictions experienced during the pandemic.

For now, I hope you will all thoroughly enjoy a night of exceptional greyhound racing and I wish all finalists and their connections the best of luck in tonight’s final round of the competition.

Is mise le meas, Frank Nyhan Chairman, Rásaíocht Con Éireann

THIS RUNS

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PATH TO THE FINAL OPENING ROUND

SKYWALKER BARRY set the scene for a brilliant opening round to the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Laurels with a trap-to-line victory in the opening heat at Curraheen Park.

The Mark O’Donovan-trained dog flew from trap one to take control and was some six lengths clear turning into the back.

Stretching out powerfully, he put 16 lengths between himself and runner-up Livingonachair, in 28.19.

Last year’s winning trainer Johnny Linehan got off the mark for this year’s renewal when Broadstrand Ryan overcame a tough draw to win heat two in 28.63.

Derby runner-up Singalong Sally proved to be in a league of her own in heat three. Pat Buckley’s bitch broke best from her inside box and put in a top-class display to post 28.20.

There isn’t much left to say about Liam Dowling’s Ballymac Wild that hasn’t already been said, and he took a positive first step towards another anticipated deep run into a classic with a 28.19 run in heat four.

Pennylane Sheba showed a lovely touch of early pace to take control of heat five and Niamh McKenna’s bitch remained clear all the way to win in 28.41.

Cork and Munster Oaks winner Clona Skye led a Graham Holland one-two in the sixth heat. Early pace is her forte and she duly led all the way in 28.43, with Sweep The Yard showing customary late dash to take second place.

Epic News impressed with his early dash in heat seven. Maria Kennedy’s dog moved clear early and ran on just as well to win in 28.35.

Edel Twomey’s Witches Ethiopia, a final-

by Barry Drake

ist here last year, made a winning start to her2021 bid with an all-the-way victory in heat eight, in 28.46.

Graham Holland had the first three home in heat nine and it was Rural Star, who posted 27.94 last weekend in Shelbourne, who earned the Holland kennel bragging rights.

He wasn’t that well away but showed great pace and determination to collar Newinn Sheedy close home for a 29.05 win, with Romeo Magico in third.

Shortly after sending out Feora Chris to win a second round heat of the Juvenile Derby in 28.12 at Shelbourne, Con Guiney completed an across-the-cards double when Jacob Tashadelek tracked the last two bends of heat 10 superbly to fly by Droopys Good for a three-and-a-half-length victory in 28.52.

Kieran Lynch, who won two of the last three renewals of the Laurels, took heat 11 with Tracton Tornado who led all the way to win in 28.46.

Pat Buckley doubled up in the heats when Coom Leo made all in the finale. His 3.25 sectional was the fastest of the night, and he remained clear to post 28.33.

ROUND TWO

SKYWALKER Barry set the standard in round two of the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels.

The Mark O’Donovan-trained dog once flew from the trap one box, producing an outstanding 3.20 sectional. Owned by Ray Patterson, the winner was sent off the wellfancied 1-2 favourite. Droopys Good was hot on his heels heading into the opening turn, but the one in front opened up heading

down the back straight, moving two lengths clear to the third corner. Keeping on well on the run home, Skywalker Barry ran out a three and a half-length winner from Droopys Good, in the quickest of the night, 28.18. Burgess Mossy two and a half lengths behind the runner-up in third.

Supported from 2-1 into 6-4 for the opening heat, the brilliant Ballymac Wild delivered another stunning performance for trainer Liam Dowling. Once he won the early lead, the race was over as a contest. Showing bundles of pace up front, he ran out a four and a half-length winner, in 28.23. It was a one-two for team Ballymac as Fairone ran on well for second after another sluggish start. Ballyelan Rolly running on well for the all-important third-place finish, two and a half lengths behind the runner-up.

Trainer Graham Holland was on double form, Romeo Magico the first to oblige in the second heat, winning for owner David Firmager. Sent off the 2-1 second choice of the punters, the winner had to settle for second best early as Drahan Jet set the early fractions. Getting a dream run along the inside heading down the back straight, Romeo Magico took up the running before the third corner. That really was the winning of the race and at the line, a length and a half separated the front two. A further four lengths back to Glengar Bale in third. (28.28).

Holland’s double was completed in heat seven, Knight Tornado landing the spoils for owner Larry Dunne. Broadstrand Sam was in control heading around the opening corners, but it all changed at the third corner when the one in front went backwards. Knight Tornado quickly took over, taking full advantage, he ran on well to the line. A length and a half clear of the fast-finishing Brogan Highway, with just half a length back to the staying on Hello Hammond. A 28.58 winning run from the 5-1 winner.

The Singalong Sally love story continued in heat three, Pat Buckley’s star performer putting on another stunning display. Gilbert An-

derson’s runner was sent off the 1-2 favourite and punters who took the short odds never really had a moments worry. Bolting from traps, she sailed around the opening turns in front. Buckley’s other runner Coom Leo did show plenty of pace, but it was back-toback wins around the Cork venue for Singalong Sally. A two-length victory, in 28.33, with a length back to Rahale Podge is third.

QUARTER-FINAL

BALLYMAC FAIRONE returned to top form in the opening quarter-final of the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

Skywalker Barry was sent off as the shortpriced favourite, but he didn’t show his usual big early pace and it was evident from a very early stage that he was in serious trouble. Liam Dowling’s winner, the 6-4 second choice of the punters, broke well and he showed lovely dash along the inside to lead into the opening turn. In full flight heading down the back straight, the leader pulled around five clear of Skywalker Barry to the second last turn. In fairness to the runnerup, he never gave up and he did reduce the lead to three lengths at the line, a fine performance from the front two and the same can be said about the third, Brogan Highway, the big local runner coming from last to grab third, just a short head clear of Ballyelan Rolly, in 28.25.

Next best on the clock was Lynch Boy, TJ Campion’s runner causing a bit of an upset in the third heat. A 6-1 shot in the ring, he was drawn for a big run, but it looked like a red-hot event on paper. However, Lynchy Boy produced his best-ever start and he delivered the performance of his life to land the spoils. Flying from traps, he led around the opening corners and the talented tracker kept finding in front. Such a consistent and classy tracker, he went on to beat Sweep The Yard, who himself delivered a superb performance to grab second, three lengths behind

the winner, in 28.42. Droopys Good missed the kick, but he ran well for third, after he had sat second for most of the journey, just a head behind Sweep The Yard in that allimportant third place.

In the final heat, trainer Graham Holland had three of the six runners and he would have been happy with the result, a onetwo for the Golden-based trainer. Knight Tornado, a 7-1 outsider, recording back-toback wins in the event. Quickest from traps, he went on to make every yard of the running for owner Larry Dunne. Romeo Magico made a mess of the start, but he did show huge gears in defeat. Three lengths separated the front two, in 28.44, with a length back to Drahan Jet in third place.

Last year’s Leger winner Epic Hero ran out a brave winner of the second heat, making it a first and third for trainer Thomas O’Donovan. One Time Only set the early fractions, but Epic Hero, a 3-1 chance in the betting ring, took over soon after the second corner. Quickly moving around two lengths clear, the race looked all over as a contest.

Ballymac Wild was poorly away this week, but he ran a cracker in defeat, showing plenty of staying power, he ended up getting

within half a length of the leader, in 28.55.

Three and a half lengths behind the runnerup in third was One Time Only.

SEMI-FINALS

THOMAS O’DONOVAN was the happiest man leaving Cork on Saturday night as the Golden-based trainer sent two greyhounds into the final of the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels which will take place next Saturday night.

One Time Only, trained by Thomas O’Donovan for owners Paul Horig and John Woodford, caused a 12-1 upset in the second semi-final. All eyes were on ante-post favourite for outright glory Skywalker Barry, but it was One Time Only who broke best to lead early doors. There was no fluke about the winning run and in truth, Skywalker Barry held every chance as he was on terms at the opening bend. Quickest down the back straight, One Time Only kicked a length and a half clear to the third corner as Droppys Good came alongside Skywalker Barry in behind. Maintaining the strong gallop, One Time Only kept on powerfully to land the spoils, three and a half lengths clear of Skywalker Barry, who himself was a length and a half clear of Droopys Good, in 28.33.

TRACK RECORDS Distance Greyhound

Date

Time

330

Quietly

12/03/16

17.14

525

Curious Boy

27/06/16

27.85

550

Killmacdonagh

575

Nikita Billie

700

Blue Bloomer

750

Airmount Tess

810

Shelbourne Kay

11/06/05

45.58

810

Slick Season

18/03/11

45.58

525H

Comeout Russell

29/06/19

29.07

12/07/03

30.62

18/05/02

38.61

03/06/17

11/07/15

41.02

28.59

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CLONA BLAZE

LAUGHIL BLAKE COOLAVANNY PEARL

a Finalist Juvenile Classic Tralee a Finalist in Champion Stakes a Easter Cup winner 2019 a unbeaten in each round. a 3rd Irish Derby 2018 Final a (fastest Derby final)

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BK 73 LBS (BRETT LEE - LAUGHIL LASS) One of the most memorble Irish Derby winners in 2014 with blistering early pace Slowly becoming one of Ireland’s most sought after stud dogs for early speed and pace.

SIRED HALF OF THE ENGLISH DERBY FINAL FIELD, including the winner Deerjet Sydney and third placed.

PRODUCING WINNERS OVER EVERY DISTANCE. from sprinters to 4 bend and 6 bend open winners.

Top pups: Deerjet Sydney, Broadstrand Bono, Knocknaboul Syd, Coolavanny Chick.

Top pups: Priceless Blake (English Derby) Runninta Seeya (Laurels) Jaytee Jordan (Oaks).

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His pace had to be seen to be believed, a devastating burst from traps dismantled the best of fields. The ability to stay 550 enabled him to become the first dog in history to break 29 seconds at S. Pk. He is getting the patronage he deserves, so early booking is essential.

Despite a very limited racing career, he still managed to put in some classy performances on the track.

He recorded 28.35 in a novice stake in Cork and 28.11 on only his 2nd look at S. Pk. Finalist Best Car Parks Gold Cup. “As fast as anything I’ve trained. Very unlucky with injuries. Great looking dog with temperament to match.” Owen McKenna Already 20 bitches mated. Good fertility.

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BE 73 LBS (DEFINATE OPINION - BALLYMAC RAZL)

(Razldazl Billy - Ballymac Floss)

(Tullymurry Act - Coolavanny Royce)

KING SHEERAN BD 72 LBS (EDEN THE KID - SKATE ON)

ONE OF THE UK’S MOST TALKED ABOUT RACERS IN BOTH 2018 AND 2019 The most successful member of a Litter where 6 reached Cat 1 Finals Won the Trafalgar Cup, British bred produce stake and The Olympic.

BEAUTIFUL WELL BRED DOG FROM ONE OF THE MOST COVETED BROOD BITCHES.

DOROTAS WILDCAT BK 80 LBS (BALLYMAC VIC - DROOPYS DANNEEL) SENSATIONAL WINNER OF THE 2018 ENGLISH GREYHOUND DEBY LIGHTING UP TOWCESTER ‘Striking black dog with blistering eary pace with a fierce will to win’’ - Kevin Hutton First pups in Ireland beginning to light up tracks with a top book of matings.

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BK 76 LBS (ACE HI RUMBLE - DROOPYS LARAMIE) Serious producer of open class racers who show scintillating back straight pace at top tracks.

Top class performers include strong running Knight Tornado and early pacer Brodys Magic.

BK 77 LBS (CRASH - TINRAH KEWELL) Prolific racer around Dublin winning the Puppy Derby in HRX and Night of the Stars 600 at HQ. His offspring include top class racers: Spoofer, Rockybay Foley, Battle Cry and Miss Joss.

WBE 70 LBS (FERNANDO BALE - NICKI FIELDS) Sensational Australian bloodline now available to Irish breeders with beautiful pups across Ireland.

Two time Group 1 winner which included the G1 National Derby and the G1 Silver Chief.

DROOPYS NOAH BURGESS BUCKS

BK 70 LBS (Ballymac Eske - Droopys Hilda) 2017 Night of Stars winner who relished Shelbourne Park.

Siblings include: Droopys Buick, Javielenko, Roman Empire.

BK 74 LBS (Tullymurry Act - Badminton Girl) Hails from one of Ireland’s most famous dam lines from a top class sire.

OVER 35 BITCHES MATED WITH SOME STUNNING PUPS ON THE GROUND.

LAUGHIL BOLT BK 76 LBS (Brett Lee - Laughil Lass) Full brother to Laughil Blake with brilliant early pace.

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YEAR

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ROLL OF HONOUR

WINNER

TIME

RUNNER UP

ROBEEN PRINTER 28.98 Shannon Shore MUNSTER HOTEL 29.20 Rogue’s Dispute BALLINREA EXPRESS 28.80 A Daughter to Charl CARELESS BORDER 28.80 Haile’s Gate DOUBLE SHADOW 28.33 Favourite Topsey SPANISH CHESTNUT 28.55 Spanish Lad SPANISH CHESTNUT 28.70 Ella’s Ivy KNOCKROUR FAVOURITE 28.85 Knockrour Bella TRAGUMNA DASHER 28.70 Loving Dot TEMPLENOE REBEL 28.55 Spanish Battleship COME ON BELLA 28.90 Ballyguiltenane Shamrock SPANISH BATTLESHIP 28.35 Wild Pilot RATHER GRAND 29.00 Prince of Bermuda KILCASEY STREAK 28.80 Rattling Prince/Manahattan Man (DH) BROOK PRANCER 28.43 Tanist Glory/Lady so Right (DH) CELBRIDGE CHANGE 28.50 V.W. De Luxe LAST LAP 28.15 V.W. De Luxe ROUND TOWER ROSE 29.80 Rainbow Grand DARK BABY 29.40 Wandering Sailor POWERSTOWN PROPER 29.75 Ardrine Chieftain TANYARD HEATHER 29.20 Good Brandy BORO PARACHUTE 29.60 Captian McMorrough WESTPARK ASH 29.40 Duc De Pigalle PHILOTIMO 29.65 Happy Thadie FLAMING KING 29.25 Pools Punter SKIPPING TIM 29.50 Mountleader GABRIEL BOY 29.25 Go On IVY HALL FLASH 29.15 Bandit Leader DUBLIN EILY 29.70 Upton Song KILBRACKEN STYLE 29.10 Merry Dasher SILENT THOUGHT 29.50 Ballymaclune MOONSHINE BANDIT 29.30 Brians Own NAMELESS STAR 29.30 Antone Woonder ASHLEIGH HONOUR 29.15 Kielduff Darkie KNOCKROUR GIRL 29.40 Gay Corner KNOCKROUR SLAVE 29.45 Airmount Champ KNOCKROUR SLAVE 29.00 Loughkent Silver KNOCKEEN MASTER 29.50 Millbowe Sam THE STRANGER 28.95 Sharps Express BACK GARDEN 29.66 Desert Rock RUGGED MICK 29.09 Back Garden FOLLOW A STAR 29.42 Shanagarry Duke BIG ORAN 29.78 Cath’s Major YELLOW BUD 29.28 Solos Champ ODELL KING 28.98 Noelles Rambo AIRMOUNT GRAND 28.82 Tracy Bud ADRAVILLE BRIDGE 28.78 Monaleen Stag TERRYDRUM TICO 28.86 Concentration MARKET RASCEL 29.58 Ballymote Wishes LISGLASS LASS 28.97 Rhebogue Dale CLOUNMELLANE OAK 29.44 Ballyfolian Shy STANDARD IMAGE 29.04 Olympic Robert DEERFIELD BYPASS 29.12 Fancy Joe MR PICKWICK 29.16 Sporting Debbie MR PICKWICK 29.29 Palmview Man LUMBAR BOSS/TIGERS EYE (D/H) 29.42 Time Midnight (Con. Prize) BAREFOOT RIDGE 28.69 Moyne Rebel SONIC FLIGHT 28.41 Micks Mystic ANNUAL AWARD 28.61 Confident Choice NIKITA BILLIE 28.34 Droopys Ruud BOHERDUFF LIGHT 28.14 Farloe Pocket TYRUR TED 28.33 Goblet of Fire ARDKILL JAMIE 28.35 Droopys Electric CATUNDA HARRY 28.18 Tyrur Laurel CASHEN LEGEND 28.44 Slip The Lark SEVEN HEADS BAY 28.50 Oran Classic TYRUR ENDA 28.42 Tubbertelly Dubh RAZLDAZL RIOGA 28.32 Beaming Dilemma KNOCKGLASS BILLY 28.30 Razldazl Rioga LASSA EXPEDITION 28.39 Cathys Clown VIMMERBY 28.56 Sidarian Blaze MIDTOWN RAFFA 28.31 Burgess Rumble SKYWALKER MANNER 28.29 Farloe Rumble CLONBRIEN HERO 28.22 Away Jet ROCKYBAY FOLEY 28.37 Native Chimes ROCKYBAY FOLEY 28.57 Donna Buck RUNNINTA SEEYA 28.38 Blastoff Fire

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FINALIST NOMINATOR ONE TIME ONLY John Franklin DROOPYS GOOD Berkie Browne BALLYMAC FAIRONE Patsy O’Sullivan EPIC HERO John Corkery SKYWALKER BARRY Anthony O’Sullivan SWEEP THE YARD Mick English

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SECOND €8,000, THIRD €4,000, 4th, 5th & 6th €2,750. Entry Fee €65

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NOMINATOR: JOHN FRANKLIN

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Possibly the best-drawn dog in the final, that’s if he produces one of his quickest starts. Caught the eye in the early rounds of the Irish Greyhound Derby, but a bit below that in recent outings. Leading early is key and the talented tracker will no doubt have plenty of supporters. His best performance came in round two and he will need to return to his very best form. Can he make all the running?

NOMINATOR: BERKIE BROWNE

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Went off favourite for the English Greyhound Derby earlier this year and he’s likely to go off favourite for the Laurels final. Made the most of the trouble at the opening corner to win last week, in 28.58. He set the standard the previous week, winning in 28.25. Trapping is a slight concern and he will need to be quick to clear his inside runners. A real talent and if he hits it, he will take some catching.

NOMINATOR: PATSY O’SULLIVAN

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Second of two runners for trainer Thomas O’Donovan. No stranger to big runs around the country and he took Limerick’s big prize last year, winning the Irish St Leger.

Lacks a small touch of early pace, but he has won two of the opening four rounds. Would prefer an inside draw, but the strong running tracker could take advantage of any trouble at the opening bend. Could reach the frame.

NOMINATOR: JOHN CORKERY

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One of the leading fancies throughout the event. A winner of the Juvenile Derby, Select Stakes and the Clona Blaze @ Stud Open 525 around course and distance. Impressed in earlier rounds, but a shade disappointing the last twice. Draw is far from ideal, but on a going night, he has the early gears to dominate from start to finish. He would take some beating from the front but leading early is a must.

NOMINATOR: ANTHONY O’SULLIVAN

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The first of two runners for trainer Thomas O’Donovan.

Has improved throughout the event and possibly a career-best performance against top opposition last time out. He’s expected to take a step to the right early on and he will need one of his very best starts to land the spoils. However, in a very open contest, he can’t be ruled out. May need a little more improvement, but a big run is expected tonight.

1st

2nd

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Ultra consistent sort who seldom runs a bad race.

Reached the semi-finals last year, but into the main event this time around after delivering plenty of top-class performances in defeat. Five seconds in a row and the draw is far from ideal. However, he has overcome wide draws in the past and if there’s any trouble on the inside he could well take advantage. The outsider of the field but could well outrun those odds.

NOMINATOR: MICK ENGLISH

3rd

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4th ____

5th

6th

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Time

FORMGUIDE: Win/Place: 3 Reverse Forecast: 3-2 Trio All Ways: 3-2-5

Race:8

21.14

525yds/480m act 525.9y

GradeAA0

THE 2021 IRISH GREYHOUND LAURELS FINAL

Sponsored by The Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing

Tp CGd T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6

AA0 A1 AA0 A0 AA0 A0

1 2 3 4 5 6

BGd

AA0 AA0 AA0 AA0 AA0 AA0

Form Guide

No fluke about last week’s winning performance. Flying start needed. Could go well.

Below his very best in recent outings, however, drawn for a big tonight. Strong claims.

One of Ireland’s very best. A quick start will be key, however, should go really close.

Leger winner from last year. Not the quickest of starters & may need a little luck in this.

Speedy tracker. Below his best last time out but is very capable. Tough draw & claims.

Outsider of the party. Don’t be surprised if he goes well. Could be messy on the inside.

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BROADSTRAND BONO Bk 78lbs DROOPYS SYDNEY – DROOPYS BLOSSOM (Wheres Pedro – Westmead Ourora)

Winner G1 Juvenile Derby 2019 Shel. Park 27.97 BONO HIT ALL THE RIGHT NOTES WHEN HE COMPETED, SHOWING SENSATIONAL SPEED AND DETERMINATION. Dipped under the magical 28 second barrier twice at Shelbourne Park.

KING SHEERAN

bd 69lbs EDEN THE KID - SKATE ON (R-up English Oaks) (Westmead Hawk - Cabra Jade) (Cashen Legend - Grannys Image)

A brilliant puppy, Sheeran won the Trafalgar Cup but, unfortunately, broke his hock 4 races later. His comeback race was the 1st round of the English Derby, where he reached the semis with his sister, the flying Queen Beyonce.

Before the year end, he had gone unbeaten through the Produce Stakes, finished 2nd in the Eclipse, won the British Bred Derby at Sheffield and also won the Olympic at Hove.

Voted 2019 British bred Dog of the Year.

From a Grade 1 producing dam that goes back to the mercurial Mega Delight,

Sheeran was the most successful member of the high class litter, in which all 8 members won Open races and reached 6 Category 1 finals.

Bono is well placed to make a great impact at stud.

A real fast greyhound that competed at the highest level, even with the hindrance of an old hock fracture.

PESTANA

MALACHI

Be bd 68lbs BALLYMAC BEST – COOLAVANNY PET (Tullymurry Act – Coolavanny Royce)

Be 73lbs DEFINATE OPINION – BALLYMAC RAZL (Razldazl Billy – Ballymac Floss)

Won 2020 BoyleSports Champion Stakes Finalist 2020 BoyleSports Irish Derby Finalist 2020 Best Car Parks Gold Cup

Despite a very limited racing career, he still managed to put in some classy performances on the track.

AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING GREYHOUND THAT CAPTIVATED AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT 2020.

He recorded 28.35 in a novice stake in Cork and 28.11 on only his 2nd look at Shel. Park, Finalist Best Car Parks Gold Cup.

His pace had to be seen to be believed, a devastating burst from traps dismantled the best of fields.

The ability to stay 550 enabled him to become the first dog in history to break 29 seconds at Shel. Park.

He is getting the patronage he deserves, so early booking is essential.

Already 20 bitches mated. Good fertility.

“As fast as anything I’ve trained. Very unlucky with injuries. Great looking dog with temperament to match.”

Owen McKenna

First of all decide on the type of bet you want to make (see below options) and then pick the dog number(s) that you are going to bet on.

Pick one dog to win. If your greyhound wins, you win! Ask for Stake – WIN – TRAP NUMBER, e.g €1.00 – WIN – TRAP 3 MINIMUM BET - €1

Pick one dog to finish in either first or second place. You collect on the bet if the dog finishes in either first or second place.

Ask for Stake – PLACE – TRAP NUMBER, e.g €1.00 – PLACE – TRAP 6 MINIMUM BET - €1

This is a win bet plus a place bet on one greyhound. Your selected dog must come either first or second to claim any winnings on this bet. If your dog wins you will collect on the win bet plus the place bet. If the dog comes second you will receive the place dividend only.

Ask for Stake – EACH WAY – TRAP NUMBER, e.g €1.00 – EACH WAY – TRAP 2 MINIMUM BET - €2

Pick two dogs to finish first and second and the dogs must finish in the correct order that you choose.

Ask for Stake – STRAIGHT FORECAST – TRAP NUMBERS, e.g €1.00 – STRAIGHT FORECAST – TRAP 2 & TRAP 1 MINIMUM BET - €1

Pick two dogs to finish in either first or second place. Your two dogs must finish in first and second place in any order.

Ask for Stake – REVERSE FORECAST – TRAP NUMBERS, e.g €1.00 – STRAIGHT FORECAST – TRAP 5 & TRAP 6 MINIMUM BET - €2

Pick three dogs and two out of the three dogs must finish in either first or second place in any order to collect on this bet.

Ask for Stake – FORECAST ALL WAYS – TRAP NUMBERS, e.g €1.00 – FORECAST ALL WAYS – TRAPS 1, 2 & 3 MINIMUM BET - €6

Pick three dogs to finish first, second and third and the dogs must finish in the correct order that you choose.

Ask for Stake – STRAIGHT TRIO – TRAP NUMBERS, e.g €1.00 – STRAIGHT TRIO – TRAPS 2, 4 & 5 MINIMUM BET - €1

Pick three dogs and the three must finish in first, second and third place in any order.

Ask for Stake – TRIO ALL WAYS – TRAP NUMBERS, e.g €1.00 – TRIO ALL WAYS – TRAPS 3, 5 & 6 MINIMUM BET - €6

Ask your nearest Tote Operator for more details/options

Wishing all the finalists the best of luck from

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Meeting Date : Saturday 23rd October 2021 | Meeting No : 103 Curraheen Park, Curraheen Road, Cork Telephone: 021 2429200. Fax: 021 4543011. Email: sales@grireland.ie Licensed by and under Rules of Racing of Rásíocht Con Éireann Racing Manager: B. Collins Racing Support Officer. I. Magnier.

Control Steward: E. Curry Judge: M.Buckley Timekeeper B. Collins Stewards of Meeting. B. Collins, M. Buckley, D. Leahy, N. Delaney, E. Curry Veterinary Surgeon: D. Dooge M.R.C.V.S. C. O’ Connor M.R.C.V.S Hare Controller: D.Leahy: Groundsmen : J.O’ Sullivan. N. Delaney

NOTICE

Declaration of a ‘NO RACE’ The stewards may declare a ‘No Race’ only in the following circumstances 1.

Where there is mechanical or other defect of the hare equipment or starting box or any outside

interferences with the race, or 2.

If any of the dogs fight, and as a consequence, all fail to pursue the hare, or 3.

If for any other reason all dogs fail to pursue the hare Note: A greyhound turning back in a race does not constitute outside interference.

UNAUTHORISED PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS STADIUM IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED

If through any cause the meeting has to be abandoned before the start of the Fourth Race, pass out tickets will be issued, but, under no circumstances, will admission money be refunded.

Greyhounds Turning in Traps: 1.

If a greyhound turns before the hare is put in motion that greyhound will be taken out and

righted. If, however, he turns again no further attention will be given to him.

2.

If a greyhound turns while the hare is in motion the hare should not be stopped

and the traps should be released.

3.

If the hare passes the traps and for any reason the traps do not operate then all the dogs

should be taken out and re-examined before they are put into the traps again.

Computerised Trap Draw made by Rásaíocht Con Éireann

Kennel Area is strictly out of bounds to all except owners, trainers and officials.

IF GREYHOUNDS HAVE TO BE WITHDRAWN, OWNERS ARE REQUESTED TO DO SO BEFORE THEY APPEAR ON THE RACE CARD. RACING CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR ANY DOG ENTERED AT THIS TRACK. Greyhound Racing Ireland has a legitimate interest in filming and photography at this venue during events for promotional, regulatory and archival purposes. Footage, imagery and voice may be broadcast via television, radio, social media platforms and the GRI website at www.grireland.ie .CCTV operates at this venue for safety, security and regulatory purposes. For further information please contact PR@grireland.ie