Friday 21st November
RACE PROGRAMME
Galway Greyhound Stadium College Road, Galway.
1217 091 - 562025
Racing Manager:James Murray
Meeting Date : 21 November 2025
Meeting No : 85
EHS Facilities Manager: Des Kelly (des.kelly@grireland.ie)
Control Steward: Martin Scarry 085 8718552 RNS:Paul Maher
Tote Manager:Julie Ann Collins Operators:Séan Ó Márta,Henry Campbell.
Kennel Steward:Brendan Spellman.Judge/Timekeeper:Della Keane.
Meeting Steward:J.Murray,M.Scarry,P.Maher, H.Campbell,G.McDonagh
B.Spellman,GRI OFFICIALS, Racing Facilities Manager: Séan Ó Márta
Commentator:George McDonagh.Racing Operative Ray Kelly, E.Thornton
Next Meeting Date : 22 November 2025
Veterinary Surgeon in attendance: Dara Larkin D.V.M
Licensed by and under Rules of Racing of Bord na gCon. Right of admission reserved.
CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
ASK YOUR TOTE OPERATIVE FOR MORE DETAILS
UPCOMING STAKES
THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER
ON2/ON3 350 For 12 Greyhounds @ €20
A7/A8 525 For 12 Greyhounds @ €20
S5 GETTING OUT 350 Winner €500
FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER
Paddy O Gorman A3/A4 525 For 24 Greyhounds @ €20
Winner €2,000
A2 GETTING OUT 525 Winner €500
Entries for the above races close Monday 24th November at 11am
UPCOMING SWEEPSTAKES
THE TIME CLUB A5/A6 525 Winner €1,000
Heats Friday 5th December
ENTRIES BY TEXT TO 085 8571217
Note from Family
On behalf of Cillian and our entire family, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to David Hanniffy, Kieran Tierney, Pat Keane, and the staff of Tirellan National School for their incredible kindness, commitment, and support over the past nine months.
Your efforts - from volunteering at bucket collections to organising school events in aid of Cillian - have meant more to us than words can express. I would like to thank, in particular, Hugh Keleghan who has been instrumental in organising this Greyhound Fundraiser. He has left no stone unturned and together with the committee of David, Aisling Larkin, Deirdre Foy, Aaron Broderick, Nicola Mooney and Cillian’s teacher Helen Moran have given so much of their own time in putting this night together.
We would also like to sincerely thank everyone who sponsored a race, placed an advertisement, or contributed in any way to tonight’s event. Your generosity has made a real difference. On February 5th, 2025, just before a school chess tournament, Cillian suffered a catastrophic brain bleed (Arteriovenous Malformation). He underwent emergency surgery at Temple Street Children’s Hospital and spent several weeks in intensive care before beginning his rehabilitation at the NRH in Dublin.
While there is still a long road ahead for Cillian, with further treatment planned in Sheffield, we take comfort in knowing he faces this next chapter surrounded by such incredible support. As this stage of his journey nears its end, we are now focusing on preparing our home for his return - something made possible only through the kindness, compassion, and community spirit shown by everyone here tonight.
There are so many people who have stepped forward to help us, many without even knowing our family personally, and for that we are truly humbled.
And as for tonight’s races - we’ve heard there are a few Clare and Galway dogs running, so it looks like our house will remain proudly divided between the two!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all for supporting us and for being part of Cillian’s story. With heartfelt appreciation,
The O’Brien Family
RACE 1
Kindly sponsored by SMYTHS
TOYS SUPERSTORES
Best wishes to Cillian and his family from everyone at Smyths Toys Superstores
Wnr €500, 2nd €100, 3rd €70
Entry Fee €15 Act 525.8y
Smyths Toys Superstores A6/A7 525
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 A6 A6
T2 A7 A5
T3 A7 A6
Starts slowly in his races and runs on strongly. Must stay in touch in the early stages. 3/1
Running very consistently recently. Looks likely leader on the rails. Trying to make all. 3/1
Another strong running type in this contest. Suited by step back up in trip tonight. 7/2
T4 A7 A6 Well beaten in her recent races. Needs to recapture her best form to get involved. 4/1
T5 A6 A6
T6 A6 A3
Selections
Better run last time when staying on well to chase home a good winner. Don’t dismiss. 7/2
Strong running tracker. Drops in grade in this contest. Will be finishing best of all. 7/2
Win/Place:6
Alison Coxon (Roscommon)
Reverse Forecast: 6-2 Trio Always: 6-2-1
RACE 2
Kindly sponsored by
THE MENLO PARK HOTEL
Best wishes to Cillian and his family from everyone at the Menlo Park Hotel
Wnr €400, 2nd €100, 3rd €70
Entry Fee €15 Act 352.3y
The Menlo Park Hotel S5 350
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 S5 S5
T2 S6 S4
Pacey tracker often spoils his chances by starting slowly. Big player if away on terms. 7/2
Ultra consistent tracker over this trip. Can really motor to the bend. Prominent from off. 3/1
T3 S6 S4 Has returned to best recently. Nice winner of a recent graded stake. Up there on run up. 3/1
T4 S6 S5 Beaten last couple since stepping out of puppy grade. Must return to best from this dra 4/1
T5 S5 S2
T6 S5 S5
Selections
Impressive two runs ago in this grade when making all. Needs to return to that form her 7/2
Battled gamely to score on debut. Promising youngser. Looks to be facing tough draw. 4/1
Win/Place:2
Brendan Browne (Co. Clare.)
Mr. John Bowens/Mr. James Kilkenny
JAX
CRINKILL BOBBY
2-3
RACE 3
Kindly sponsored by KENNY
MOTORS GALWAY
Best wishes to Cillian and his family from everyone at Kenny Motors Galway
Wnr €500, 2nd €100, 3rd €70
Entry Fee €15 Act 525.8y
Kenny Motors Galway A4 525
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 A4 A4
T2 A4 A3
T3 A4 A4
T4 A4 A3
T5 A4 A4
T6 A4 A4
Beaten by some classy types recently. Well drawn on the rails. Can go well tonight. 3/1
Slight drop in grade. Often displays good early pace. Needs to return to his best form. 4/1
Very good run two runs ago when leading in a very good race. Trying to lead from off. 7/2
Consistent early paced tracker from in-form kennel. Tough task to lead inside runners. 7/2
Impressive winner two runs ago when making all. Well beaten when upped in grade. 7/2
Another who has been well beaten recently. Needs to recapture her best to get involved. 7/2
Tipperary.
Tom Kelly/Miss Ciara Kelly
Mairtin Seoighe (Co. na Gaillimhe.)
RACE 4
Kindly sponsored by THE
ARDILAUN HOTEL
Best wishes to Cillian and his family from everyone at The Ardilaun Hotel
Wnr €500, 2nd €100, 3rd €70
Sponsored by: GOBA
Galway vs Clare Challenge Race Act 525.8y
The Ardilaun Hotel A4 525
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 A4 A4
T2 A4 A4
T3 A4 A4
Entry Fee €15
Missed the kick last time. In great form before that run. Good start needed tonight. 7/2
Running very consistently in some good races. Goes up well and stays. Must lead T.1. 7/2
Improving tracker. Winner of his last three over sprint trip. Up in trip and class tonight. 7/2
T4 A4 A4 Opened his account last week when coming clear from halfway. Goes up in class here. 7/2
T5 A4 A4 Slow starter who finishes with a real flourish. Sure to be finishing best of all in this field. 7/2
Selections
T6 A4 A3 Back to winning form when making all last time. Up in class tonight. Can be prominent. 7/2 Win/Place:2
Reverse Forecast: 2-3 Trio Always: 2-3-5
Joe Shaughnessy (Co. Galway.)
Peter Russell (Co. Clare.)
RACE 5
Kindly sponsored by CARAMBOLA
Best wishes to Cillian and his family from everyone at Carambola
Wnr €400, 2nd €100, 3rd €70
Entry Fee €15 Act 352.3y
Sponsored by: GOBA
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 S3
Carambola S3/S4 350
S3 Very consistent over this trip. Back to best last time when making all. Best drawn runner2/1
T2 S3 S2 Has run well behind a couple of these recently. Needs to be at her best to turn the tables 5/1
T3 S4 S2 Missed the kick when beaten by T.4 last time. Another very consistent tracker over 350. 3/1
T4 S3 S3 In the form of his life recently. Produced a personal best last time. Big run likely again. 3/1
T5 S4 S3 Displayed good early pace when behind T.4 last time. Looks a tough task to turn tables. 4/1
T6 S4 S4 Missed the kick last time. Made all to score two runs ago. Must be at best to figure here. 4/1 Win/Place:1 Selections Reverse
Hughie Keleghan (Headford Road)
Ambrose (Athea Limerick)
RACE 6
Kindly sponsored by THE
WESTERN HOTEL
Best wishes to Cillian and his family from everyone at The Western Hotel
Wnr €500, 2nd €100, 3rd €70 Entry Fee €15 Act 525.8y
The Western Hotel A3/A4 525
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 A4 A0
T2 A3 A3
T3 A3 A3
T4 A3 A3
T5 A4 A2
T6 A4 A1
Veteran tracker well beaten in recent races. Must step up on recent form to figure. 7/2
Returning from a break tonight. Can motor to bend when in top form. Best needed. 4/1
Has been in great form recently. Beaten by some classy and in-form trackers of late. 3/1
Youngster who ran well in graded stake. Up in class in this field. Runs on strongly. 4/1
Experienced tracker who has been beaten in some hot races. Cant be dismissed here. 7/2
Another very experienced tracker. Runs on strongly in his races. Late gains likely. 7/2 Win/Place:3 Selections Reverse Forecast: 3-5 Trio Always: 3-5-1
RACE 7
Kindly sponsored by PAINTRITE
Best wishes to Cillian and his family from everyone at Paintrite
Wnr €500, 2nd €120, 3rd €70 Entry Fee €15
Paintrite A2 525
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 A2 A2 Behind T.2 last time. Better drawn tonight. Strong runner. Must hold his place early. 4/1
In-form tracker. Very hard to hold when getting start right. Taken to make all tonight. 3/1 T3
Consistent early paced tracker. Can motor to bend. Can he clear T.2 on run to the bend. 3/1
Very promising young tracker. Recent winner of two graded stakes. Facing toughest tas 7/2
Strong running tracker. Has taken 2nd behind a couple of classy types in recent outings 7/2 T6
Another consistent tracker. Strong over the trip. Needs his best start outside this field. 4/1
Noelle Divilly (Claregalway)
RACE 8
Kindly sponsored by ELECTRIC SKYLINE
Best wishes to Cillian and his family from everyone at Electric Skyline
Wnr €500, 2nd €100, 3rd €70 Entry Fee €15 Act
Electric Skyline A3 525
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 A3 A3 In winning form recently. Possesses very good early pace. Taken to lead on run up. 7/2
T2 A3 A3 Back to best when leading from the off last week. Up in class. Tougher to lead this field. 7/2
T3 A3 A1 Experienced tracker who beat a classy type last time. Another contender in this contest. 7/2
T4 A3 A3 Winner of two of her last three. Goes up well and stays. Tough to lead inside runners. 7/2
T5 A3 A2 Drops in grade after being beaten in some hot races. Big player with a good start here. 7/2
T6 A3 A2 Strong running tracker. Chased home a classy type last time. Must hold her place early. 7/2
John Collins/Mr. Albert Long (Co. Mayo
RACING SCHEDULE CHANGES
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
RACING
Thursday 27th November -
Thursday 11th December NO RACING
Saturday 29th NovemberSaturday 13th December
Galway-FloatingReserves
Mr. Robert Moloney (Roscrea)
HIGHVIEW GUID
APOLLO STRONGBOW
Miss Ciara Malone
Galway-FloatingReserves
Ms Amy Burke (Co. Galway.)
BURKOS MOJO
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
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide T1
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
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
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
The Winter Racing Festival A0/A1 600 Final
Sheila Mannix (Co. Cork P61
The Winter Racing Festival AA0 Regulars 525
ShelbournePark-FloatingReserves
ShelbournePark-FloatingReserves
DA RED LION
(Navan Meath)
PEARL
TEMPLEVILLE
SINGALONG POLLY
JAMESON JOHNNY
ShelbournePark-FloatingReserves
LOTTO OTHER NEWS
SOUTHWOOD
INNFIELD
John Collins/Mr. Albert Long (Co.
DOONANES MURT
Lorraine
ShelbournePark-FloatingReserves
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 interference 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 race 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:
(a) If a greyhound turns before the hare is put in motion that greyhound will be taken out and and righted. If, however, he turns again no further attention will be given to him.
(b) If a greyhound turns while the hare is in motion the hare should not be stopped and the traps should be released.
(c) If the hare passes the traps and for any reason the traps do not operate then all the dogs should be taken out and be re-examined before they are put into traps again.
Computerised Trap Draw made at Rásaíocht Con Éireann
Kennel area strictly out of bounds to all except owners, trainers, and officials.
RACING CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR ANY DOG ENTERED AT THIS TRACK. If greyhounds have to be withdrawn, owners are requested
to do so before they appear on the Race Card.
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
