Welcome by Pat Flanagan Chairperson, Rásaíocht Con Éireann
On behalf of the Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ), I am delighted to welcome all trainers, owners, and spectators to Shelbourne Park for this year’s RCÉ/GRI Winter Racing Festival.
The Winter Racing Festival quickly became one of the most anticipated weekends on the Irish greyhound racing calendar, showcasing the very best of our sport at its national home. This year’s festival once again promises top-class competition, a fantastic atmosphere, and a celebration of the commitment and passion that define our greyhound community.
A total prize fund of €170,000 will be distributed across the two nights of racing. I would like to acknowledge the continued support of the Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation (IGOBF) for their sponsorship of the National Puppy 525, with RCÉ proudly supporting all other races on the programme.
Both nights of the Festival will be broadcast live on Barking Buzz and SIS, providing an important national and international platform for our sport and offering unprecedented visibility for the outstanding talent on display.
It has been another strong year for Irish greyhound racing on the track, marked by exceptional performances and positive engagement with the public. Attendance at our stadia continues to grow, and the expansion of our care, welfare, and traceability programmes is progressing with real momentum.
As we approach the end of the year, I would like to thank and commend the staff of RCÉ and our greyhound stadia across the country for their professionalism, hard work, and commitment to delivering a high-quality service to the greyhound community throughout 2025.
I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful weekend of racing at Shelbourne Park, and I extend my very best wishes to all competitors and their connections.
Le meas, Pat Flanagan Chairperson, Rásaíocht Con Éireann
Licensed by and under Rules of Racing of Rásíocht Con Éireann.
Meeting Date:
Meeting No :
MEET THE TEAM
Racing Manager: Dylan Brennan, Conor Matthews
Leinster Regional Racing Manager: Michael Dempsey
Control Steward: Conor Byrne
Vet Surgeon: Clare Meaney & Shane Nagle
Hare Controllers: Dave McDermott, David Turner
Starters: Derek Garvey, Dave Turner, Thomas Shields
Judge: Anthony Power
General Manager: Dara Geraghty
Tote Operations Manager: Linda Conroy
Stewards of the Meeting: C. Matthews, D. Brennan, C. Byrne, M. Dempsey, F. Kieran, J. Black, M. Maguire, D. Turner.
All GRI Officials in Attendance
Next Meeting Date:
The WRF Shelbourne Regulars A4/A5 525 Final
McDonnell (Castlebellingham)
Nigel Leonard (Co. Kildare.)
The Winter Racing Festival A3 (NB) 525 Final
Total Prizefund €4,050, No backgraders
Noel McSweeney/Mr. Birol Nadir (Land
MIAMI HANS
The Winter Racing Festival A2 525 Final
The WRF Stayers D1/D2 Dual Distance Final
McGarry (Ballymoney Antrim)
The Winter Racing Festival A1 (NB) 525 Final
Prizefund €4,800... A1 no backgraders
Paul Brady (Co. Wicklow.)
The Winter Racing Festival Novice 750
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Pacey lady. Not overly prolific but finishes at speed over four bends. Trios? 5-2
Looked a prospect earlier this year. Lightly raced lately. This trip may suit 5-2
Interesting western raider. Finished out her recent starts well. Don’t ignore 6-1
Capable sort. Came home well in recent defeats. Will this step up in trio suit? 9-2
Former UK based runner. No run since April. Hard to fancy on his best form 14-1 T6 Munster raider. Has won over 575yds at Limerick. Latest trial encouraging 5-2 Win/Place:6 Selections Reverse Forecast: 6-1 Trio Always: 6-1-2
Mr. Ronan Hanniffy/Mr. S. M. Rosier (Oran
The Winter Racing Festival A1 550 Final
The Winter Racing Festival Old Stagers 525
Total Prizefund €1,450...June 22 or older
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T1 A0 AA0 Sprightly old stager. Always in charge Nov 7 and always entitled to respect 7/2
T2 A0 AA0 Top tracker. A Laurels semi-finalist Nov 1. A good starter and leading fancy 2/1 T3 AA0 AA0 One of Ireland’s best over six bends in 2024. Returning after a layoff. Trios? 7/2
T4 A1 A0 Capable sort. Back to winning ways last time. May need to go faster here 10/1
T5 A0 AA0 High class tracker. Laurels semi-finalist recently. Starts, stays and can figure 3/1
T6 AA0 AA0 The eldest of these veterans. Back after a long layoff. Must be at his sharpest 6/1 Win/Place:2 Selections Reverse Forecast: 2-5 Trio Always: 2-5-1
Matt Dunne (Co. Carlow.)
Robert F. Roberts (Co. Kildare.)
The Winter Racing Festival A0 Bitch 525 Final
The Winter Racing Festival A0 525 Final
John Codd/Ms Diana Brodie (Enniscort
CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
ASK YOUR TOTE OPERATIVE FOR MORE DETAILS
The Winter Racing Festival A0/A1 600 Final
Sheila Mannix (Co. Cork P61
The Winter Racing Festival AA0 Regulars 525
DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS A ON
VETERINARY
SITE FOR EVERY NIGHT OF RACING
Their responsibilities include:
Being present at the weighing in of greyhounds to ensure all greyhounds are healthy and fit to race
To provide emergency care to any greyhound injured during racing
To examine any greyhounds that are brought to the attention of the vet by the stewards
To visually assess all greyhounds post racing
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DA RED LION
(Navan Meath)
PEARL
TEMPLEVILLE
SINGALONG POLLY
JAMESON JOHNNY
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LOTTO OTHER NEWS
SOUTHWOOD
INNFIELD
John Collins/Mr. Albert Long
MURT
Lorraine
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Know Did You
That our industry charity is the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust and that they have helped to rehome 8,000 greyhounds over the past 5 years.
RCÉ spent €4.1 million in 2024 on Traceability, Care & Welfare of Greyhounds.
That Irish greyhounds are not only rehomed in Ireland but across Europe and the USA.
Licensed by and under Rules of Racing of Rásíocht Con Éireann.
Meeting Date:
Meeting No :
MEET THE TEAM
Racing Manager: Dylan Brennan, Conor Matthews
Leinster Regional Racing Manager: Michael Dempsey
Control Steward: Conor Byrne
Vet Surgeon: Clare Meaney & Shane Nagle
Hare Controllers: Dave McDermott, David Turner
Starters: Derek Garvey, Dave Turner, Thomas Shields
Judge: Anthony Power
General Manager: Dara Geraghty
Tote Operations Manager: Linda Conroy
Stewards of the Meeting: C. Matthews, D. Brennan, C. Byrne, M. Dempsey, F. Kieran, J. Black, M. Maguire, D. Turner.
All GRI Officials in Attendance
Next Meeting Date:
Winter Racing Festival Juvenile 525
Total Prizefund €6,150...November 23 or younger
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THE HUNDREDS OF YEARS OF TRADITION THAT FORMS OUR SPORT. THE GENERATIONS OF FAMILIES BROUGHT TOGETHER BY THEIR LOVE OF THE DOGS. WE STAND FOR ALL THAT IS GOOD ABOUT OUR SPORT AND WE ARE ITS FUTURE. BECAUSE
Learn more about the generations involved in our sport on grireland.ie/ourpeoplethegenerations
T1
Winter Racing Festival Sprint
class sprinter with an ideal draw. Huge claims if starting on terms here
Carried no luck in Fair Warrior decider latest. Has huge pace and one to note
Islandbridge Sprint winner earlier this year. Back after a layoff. Respected
Talented puppy with a big future. A Laurels finalist last time. Needs a fast start
Winter Racing Festival AA0 Bitch 525
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T1
Fitzgerald (Coalisland Tyrone)
Winter Racing Festival AA0 550
Winter Racing Festival DD0 850
Talented lady when on song. A big player if holding her pitch to the corner
Powerful galloper. Off the pace in recently but a return to six bends will suit
Inexperienced puppy. Has shown real stamina in recent starts. This is tougher
sort. Her last win came over six bends in late August. Needs luck
Gerard Kirwan (Co. Kilkenny.)
The 2025 I.G.O.B.F National Puppy 525 Final
Dec23 Whelps or Younger
Martin Costigan (Co. Laois.)
Winter Racing Festival Championship 575
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Winter Racing Festival Championship 550
NEW Further Education Opportunity Greyhound Welfare and Husbandry (Certificate, L6, 10 ECTS)
Location: TUS, Moylish, Limerick City 15 Weeks Part-Time blended learning, including site visits
The course is aimed at current participants in the greyhound industry, with the objective of increasing their knowledge of the care and welfare of the greyhounds that they work with.
Fees: €1,000 - Students will contribute 25% of the fee: €250
Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland will fund the other 75% for successful applicants
Find out more on www.GreyhoundRacingIreland.ie or scan QR Code
T1 AA0 AA0 Top puppy earlier in the year. Back after a layoff. Must be at his very sharpest 5-1
T2 AA0 AA0 Derby semi-finalist. Off the track since but latest trial highlights his well-being 8-1 T3 AA0 AA0 Laurels runner-up last time. Has exceptional early speed and a leading fancy 6-4 T4 AA0 AA0 Kirby Memorial champ. Ran a big race in defeat last time. Must get loose early 3-1
T5 AA0 AA0 Produce Stakes winner. Massive run in the Laurels latest. Needs a fast start 7-2
T6 AA0 AA0 Speedy performer. Draw in his favour but only his very best will suffice here 10-1 Win/Place:3 Selections Reverse Forecast: 3-4 Trio Always: 3-4-5
Former English Derby champ. Flew in recent trials. Clearly in wonderful form 5-2
T2 AA0 AA0 Shelbourne Open 600 champion. May need to return to best form to play a part 6-1
T3 AA0 AA0 Talented tracker. Sick of the sight of T6. Flies to the turn and a possible leader 3-1
T4 AA0 AA0 Promising type. Handled the jump up to 575yds Nov 14. This is a tougher test 5-1
T5 AA0 AA0 Powerful lady. Not the fastest to the bend but sure to finish at speed. Trios? 8-1
T6 AA0 AA0 One of Ireland’s fastest females. Won five of her last six. Will finish at speed 9-4 Win/Place:1 Selections Reverse Forecast: 1-6 Trio Always: 1-6-3
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GROUCHOS GREGOR
SEVEN BEACH
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CLONFERT ANNIE
LHARRY HOUDINI
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BALLYMAC CHANTRY
YORKIE OLLIE
upcoming stakes
All Entries for Friday & Saturday Cards must be in before 9pm on Monday.
Via Text/WhatsApp System Only 0858004891
ENTRIES FOR THURSDAY CARD MUST BE IN BEFORE 12 NOON ON FRIDAY
Any entries received for sweepstakes which do not fill an alternative place in a graded race will be found for entries unless otherwise instructed not to.
Thursday 27th November
ON1 525 for 6 @€20 Winner €750
ON2/ON3 350 for 6 @€20 Winner €500
A5/A6 525 for 12 @€20 Winner €1,750 (Never Bettered A5)
D2/D3 850 for 6 @€20 Winner €600
D4/D5 850 for 6 @€20 Winner €500
Friday 28th November
A4 Tri Distance (525/550/575) For 18 @ €20 Winner €2,000
A2/A3 Tri Distance (550/575/600) For 18 @ €20 Winner €2,250
S0/S1 350 For 6 @ €20 Winner €600
D0/D1 750 For 6 @ €20 Winner €600
A1 Bitch 525 For 6 @ €20 Winner €600
Saturday 29th November
A0/A1 Dual Distance (575/600) For 12 @ €20 Winner €2,000
A0 (No Backgraders) 525 For 6 @ €20 Winner €750
SS0 350 For 6 @ €20 Winner €1,000
AA0 Bitch 525 For 6 @ €20 Winner €1,000
AA0 550 For 6 @ €20 Winner €1,000
AA0 575 For 6 @ €20 Winner €1,000
DD0 750 For 6 @ €20 Winner €1,000
Thursday 4th December
December Monthly Novice ON2 525 for 12 @€20 Winner €1,750
December Monthly Novice ON3 525 for 6 @€20 Winner €500
Friday 5th December
A1 Gold Collar 550 For 24 @ €30 Winner €4,000
Saturday 6th December
Bernard Barry Xmas Oaks AAO 525 for 36 @€40 Confined to bitches – Winner €15,000!
*Final Saturday 27th December*
Shelbourne Marathon 850 For 18/24 @ €40 Winner €4,000
Friday 12th December
Bernard Barry SPK Regulars A3/A4 525 for 24 @€20 Winner €2,500 Must have 4 races @SPK Since 1st July 2025 (Final Saturday 27th Dec)
Saturday 20th December
Bernard Barry AAO 525 for 12 @€30 Winner €5,000 (Final Saturday 27th December)
PRIZE MONEY FOR ALL STAKES IS SUBJECT TO THEM FILLING
Official Trial Sessions - Each Race Night Weigh In @ 5.30pm (Must Be Pre-Booked and weighed in before 5.30pm)
Text Entries Strictly To – (00353) 085 800 4891
*PLEASE NOTE*
• Unofficial Trials are now Every TUESDAY booking online only from 09.30am to 02.30pm.
• Official trials each night prior to racing @ 5.30pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday Trials to be booked on www.grireland.ie POST WEIGH-IN TRIALS ARE DISCONTINUED
*From the 1st January 2025, owners and trainers can request seeding on unraced greyhounds on approval after a qualifying trial at Shelbourne. Other tracks won’t be taken into consideration.
