SEMI-FINALS OF THE
CHAMPION STAKES
RACE PROGRAMME
Saturday 4th July
WELCOME TO
Shelbourne Greyhound Stadium Ltd., Dublin 4 Reservations: 061 448080
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:
Welcome To Shelbourne Park AAO 550
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
Total Prizefund €1,360
T1 AA0 AA0 Progressive puppy with fine pace throughout. Big run Jun 13. A leading hope 3-1
T2 AA0 AA0 Speedy tracker. Ran far better than bare form suggests latest. Can he dictate? 5-1
T3 AA0 AA0 Useful lady. Got loose early Jun 9. This is a considerably tougher test, however 14-1
T4 AA0 AA0 A good winner over further latest. Up in grade and needs to come away racing 12-1
T5 AA0 AA0 Hugely talented tracker with a huge engine. The one to beat if starting on terms 4-5
T6 AA0 AA0 Out of luck in recent outings. Draw will suit but must get first run on T5 to score 8-1 Win/Place:5 Selections Reverse Forecast: 5-1 Trio Always: 5-1-2
Dave Simpson/Mr. Matthew Curtis
Mr.Conor Nugent/Mr.Edmund Nugent (Arm I bk.B.(Ballymac
Talking Dogs A1 550 Final
Total Prizefund €4,500 Never Bettered AO
Sporting Press AO NB 525 Final
Total Prizefund €5,500 No Backgraders...
Speedy tracker. Led from start to finish in last two starts. Can he dictate again? 3-1
Capable type. Had no answer to T6 last week. Can he clear T1 to the corner? 5-1
Strong running tracker. Not beaten far last time. Improving all the time. Claims 3-1
Pacey type. Powers down the back and stays on well. Can he turn close here? 9-2 T5
CHAMPION PLATE
1ST SEMI-FINAL
BALLYMAC SIUN
HACKNEY PLAN
SCOOBY MARQUESS
NEWINN SPOT
DROOPYS MAP
PRICELESS ROMEO (W)
2ND SEMI-FINAL
BOCKOS GOLD
BALLYHOOLY BRUNO
ELLO ELLO
COOLEMOUNT FAME
JAYPEES COOPER
BALLYMAC GWENNIE (W)
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide T1 AA0
Champion Plate 550 Semi-Final
Total Prizefund €9,620
Talented lady with superb pace. Draw will suit but will need to start on terms
the
really progressed in recent months. A leading fancy 7-4
the
Mr. Kenny Glen (Berwickshire)
Guaranteed to a minimum gross amount of CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
€5,000
2026 BOYLEsports Champion Plate 550 Semi-Final
Total Prizefund €9,620
MAIDEN DERBY 2026
FINAL - Saturday 4th July
JACKTAVERN BULL
OWNER: DANIEL KERR
TRAINER: MICHAEL TAGGART
BREEDER: SEAN DUNPHY
SLEIGHT OF HAND
OWNER: LAURENCE JONES
TRAINER: OWNER
BREEDER: IAN KERR
MAGICAL FIONA
OWNER: PATRICK GUILFOYLE
TRAINER: OWNER
BREEDER:GREG CORCORAN
BALLYMAC MALINAS
OWNER: LIAM DOWLING
TRAINER: OWNER
BREEDER: LIAM DOWLING
HARVARD SQUARE (M)
OWNER: PATRICK GRIMES
TRAINER: SHAUN CONWAY
BREEDER: MARTIN HAGAN
UNCLE KEITH (W)
OWNERS: MARK ROBINSON & JAMIE BURKE-RYAN
TRAINER: MARK ROBINSON
BREEDER: EUGENE PRICE
Pictured with Michael Taggart
Pictured with Pat Grimes
Pictured with Daragh Sheehan
Pictured with Shaun Conway
Pictured with Eva & Ella Robinson
Pictured with Patrick Guilfoyle
Shelbourne Maiden Derby AAO 550 Final
HARVARD SQUARE
SEMI-FINALS:
SATURDAY
4TH JULY
2 to qualify
CHAMPION STAKES
1ST SEMI-FINAL
BOUNCING MONARCH
JAYKAY FLY
CROSSFIELD MATT
SOLO AND GO
BLASTOFF HEFFO
BOCKOS DIAMOND (W)
2ND SEMI-FINAL
EPIC ACE
JACKTAVERN TURBO
GETUP THE BOY
GALLANT CAPTAIN
GAYTIME CLYDE
BALLYMAC KAMALA
3RD SEMI-FINAL
DROOPYS WINSOME
GLENGAR KANE
LOW PROFILE
SHANAHEE BOOMER
SOBER BARRY
COLOURSAREGREEN
Tp
2026 BOYLEsports Champion Stakes 550 Semi-Final
Total Prizefund €32,740
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2026 BOYLEsports Champion Stakes 550 Semi-Final
2026 BOYLEsports Champion Stakes 550 Semi-Final
Total Prizefund €32,740
T1
Good Night & Safe Home AO 525
tracker. At his best when wearing red. Will need to set the pace here
Leger champion. Yet to happen for him in Dublin but respected this time
paced performer. Draw in his favour and likely to race prominently. Claims
type. Out of the frame lately. Earlier won 3 on the spin at Towcester
ShelbournePark-FloatingReserves
Geoghegan,Kilcolgan,CoGalway.
KILCOLGAN NORMAN
HIGHVIEW FOUND
HALLIES CASHOUT
ShelbournePark-FloatingReserves
Mr. Sean Dooley (Co. Carlow.)
SEAMOUNT
ShelbournePark-FloatingReserves
.50 per person GROUPS OF 4 +
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Admission & Race Programme (worth up to €10 alone)
Taco Choice of: Barbecue Pork Tacos or Harissa Hot Honey
Chicken Tacos
A drink of choice from Bottle of House Beer (Choice of 3) or Glass of House Wine or Soft Drink
ShelbournePark-FloatingReserves
HIGHVIEW BUDDY
DEERJET MATILDA
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 7th July
Time Irish Puppy Derby 525 for 48 @€50 Winner €25,000 (Confined to August24 Whelps or Younger)
*Second Round Saturday 11th July- continuing Saturday onwards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Friday 10th July
D3 or Lower 750 for 12 @€20 Winner €1,500
A4/A5 Guys & Dolls 525 for 24 @€20 Winner €2,000 (Semi/Final Heat Winner €500)
ON1 350 for 12 @€20 Winner €2,000
Saturday 11th July
2nd Round of the Time Puppy Derby Finals of both Boylesports Champion Plate and Champion stakes! Shelbourne Open 1025 yards for 6 @€50 Winner €1,000 Extra 3 or 4 Races for 6 graded over any dist. In demand…
Tuesday 14th July
A3/A9 Novice 750 for 12 @€20 Winner €1,750 (Confined to current A3 Or lower)
Saturday 18th July
Boylesports A1 550 Derby Trial Stake for 6 @€20 Winner €500 ( Backgraders Allowed - Free Entry to the derby!)
Tuesday 21st July
Monthly Novices ON2 525 for 24 @€20 Winner €3,000
Monthly Novices ON3 525 for 12 @€20 Winner €1,500
S2/S3 350 for 12 @€20 Winner €1,250
Friday 24th July
Boylesports A1 NB 550 Derby Trial Stake for 6 @€20 Winner €500 ( No Backgraders- Free Entry to the derby!)
Friday 7th & Saturday 8th August
Boylesport Irish Greyhound Derby 550 for 144 (More details to follow!)
Friday 21st August
Boylesport Irish Greyhound Derby Plate 550 (More Details to follow!)
Friday 11th September
Paddy Merriman Memorial A1 NB 525 (No backgraders – More details to follow!)
• 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.
