welcome to the final of the 2026


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welcome to the final of the 2026


race programme saturday 25th july


Shelbourne Greyhound Stadium Ltd., Dublin 4 Reservations: 061 448080
Licensed by and under Rules of Racing of Rásíocht Con Éireann.
Meeting Date:
Meeting No :
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:

Guaranteed to a minimum gross amount of CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
€5,000
Shaun Conway 27 3 8 6 Master Conor Flynn (Carbury) I bd.B.(Grangeview
Mr. Richard E. Brown/Ms Dolores



Tp CGd BGd Form Guide T1
Karen Geoghegan,Kilcolgan,CoGalway.




Shane O'Connell (Ballina)
Mr. Conor Nugent/Mr. Edmund Nugent
TR: Liam O'Rourke

Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 AA0 AA0 Early paced tracker. Puppy Derby semi-finalist latest. Will bid to get off the front 4-1 T2 AA0 AA0 Exciting puppy. Huge run Jun 20. Flanked by real early speed. Needs a slick exit 9-2 T3 AA0 AA0 Produce Stakes champion. Ignore latest defeat when missing the kick. Claims 5-2 T4 AA0 AA0 Rapid improver with massive speed to the third turn. Must come away racing 5-2
T5 AA0 AA0 2025 Kirby Memorial champ. Another blessed with huge early dash. Prospects 5-2
T6 AA0 AA0 Promising youngster. Superb run from the front Jul 17. This is a far tougher test 5-1 Win/Place:4
Des Grace,Tralee,Co.Kerry.


final - saturday 25th july
Pictured with Karol Ramsbottom & Shane Rigney

Pictured with Dolores Ruth & Richard E Brown

Pictured with Lorraine O’Sullivan, Rachel Holland & Shane Rigney
Pictured with Daragh Sheehan


Pictured with Lauren & Mia Ramsbottom

Pictured with Michael & Peter Cronin & Shane Rigney

OWNER: K. R. ALLSOP
TRAINER: KAROL RAMSBOTTOM
BREEDER: PETER COMERFORD
OWNERS: RICHARD E. BROWN & DOLORES RUTH
TRAINER: OWNER
BREEDER: RICHARD E. BROWN
OWNERS: LORRAINE O’SULLIVAN & TONY O’CONNOR
TRAINER: GRAHAM HOLLAND
BREEDER: MARY & ELAINE DWYER
OWNER: LIAM DOWLING
TRAINER: OWNER
BREEDER: LIAM DOWLING
OWNER: MATT DUNNE
TRAINER: KAROL RAMSBOTTOM
BREEDER: MOUNTAIN SIDE SYNDICATE
OWNER: AIDAN COMERFORD SNR
TRAINER: PETER CRONIN
BREEDER: KAREN BRUSH & KEVIN O’BRIEN

Deegan (Tullamore Offaly)



T1
class tracker with an ideal draw. With a fast start he could make a bold bid
Powerful galloper. Out of luck in recent outings. Needs to be at his sharpest
AA0 AA0 Pacey individual. Challenged for much of the way Jul 18. Can make the frame
David Firmager (Melton Mowbray)
Mr.Liam Dowling (Co Kerry)
Mark Moore (Leopardstown)
Anthony Rooney/Owen Sweetman (Balbrig
All Entries for Friday & Saturday Cards must be in before 9pm on Monday.
Via Text/WhatsApp System Only 085 8004891
ENTRIES FOR TUESDAY 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.
Tuesday 28th July
S4 350 For 6 @ €20 Winner €400
A3 575 For 12 @ €20 Winner €1,750
A5/A6 525 For 12 @ €20 Winner €1,500
A4 550 for 6 @€20 Winner €500
D2 or Lower 750 for 12 @€20 Winner €2,000
Friday 31st July
SO, 350 for 6 @€30 Winner €600
A2 550 for 6 @€20 Winner €500
A3 550 for 6 @€20 Winner €500
A1 NB 550 for 6 @€20 Winner €500 (No Back graders)
Saturday 1st August
AAO 550 for 6 @€50 Winner €1,000
AAO Maiden 550 for 6 @€50 Winner €1,000 (Never Won AAO)
AAO bitch 550 for 6 @€50 Winner €1,000 (Bitches only)
AO Regulars 550 @€30 Winner €750 (x3 races @SPK 2026)
AO bitch 550 for 6 @€30 Winner €750 (Bitches only)
AO 550 for 6 @€30 Winner €750
AO NB 550 For 6 @€30 Winner €750 (No back graders)
A1 550 Boylesports Derby Trial Stake @€20 Winner €500 (Free Entry to Derby)
Tuesday 4th August
A1/A2 Guys & Dolls 525 for 24 @€20 Winner €2,500 (S/Final Heat Winner €500)
A4 Regulars 525 for 12 @€20 Winner €2,000 (Must have 5 runs @SPK 2026)
Tuesday 11th August
ON2 525 for 24 @€20 Winner €2,500
ON3 525 for 12 @€20 Winner €1,500
A3 NB 525 for 24 @€20 Winner €3,000 (No back graders)
Friday 7th & Saturday 8th August
Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby 550 for 144 @€300 Winner €125,000
Friday 21st August
Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby Plate 550 for 30 Winner €7,500 (Free Entry!)
Friday 11th September
Paddy Merriman Memorial A1 NB 525 for 48 @€50 Winner €10,000 (Confined No back graders)
• UNOFFICIAL TRIALS are Every MONDAY booking online only from 08.30am to 01.30pm. Unofficial Trial sheet goes online 10am on Fridays
• OFFICIAL TRIALS each race night prior to racing at 5.30pm Tuesday, Friday & Saturday Trials to be booked on www.grireland.ie
UNOFFICIAL TRIALS STRICTLY BOOKING ONLINE ONLY – THERE WON’T BE ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THIS, ANYONE WHO ARRIVES NOT BOOKED THE GROUND STAFF WILL BE FORCED TO REFUSE.
• Please note the only changes to unofficial trial sessions will be the weeks of Monday Bank Holidays where they will take place Tuesday 08.30am to 1.30pm
• If you book an unofficial trial slot and you can’t make it can the booking be cancelled to accommodate someone else…
Owners & trainers can request seeding on unraced greyhounds on approval after a qualifying trial at Shelbourne. OTHER TRACKS WON’T BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.



