Irish Greyhound Derby
89
MENTIONS
11
EPISODES
4
PODCASTS
Search complete. 89 mentions across 11 episodes found for "Irish Greyhound Derby".
Sep 24, 2026
Barry DrakeHOST
And we're going to look back on the biggest competition on the calendar, of course, and it came to a fantastic end.
Barry DrakeHOST
conclusion over the course of the last two weeks or so just going back two weeks in fact of course and that was the 2026 Boilsports Irish Greyhound Derby final with a winner's prize of 125,000 euros it was won by Bacos Gold for the Jolly Good Company Syndicate and that man champion trainer Graham Holland the sixth Irish Greyhound Derby success three in a row for the Golden Base trainer and as I said what a performance there from Bacos Gold to win in 29.05 And we're going to talk about or we're going to speak with a man, of course, who's part of that syndicate, of course, and well known within greyhound circles.
Barry DrakeHOST
We can associate him with some big, big dogs.
Barry DrakeHOST
And that, of course, is owner Graham Box, who kindly joins us on the podcast.
Graham BoxGUEST
uh our family's always been in it and it's bred into you isn't it uh our granddad used to race and breed them my dad raced and breed them and then i used to go to catford and wimbledon with my dad from a baby through to when it shut down and then i took over and i really stepped up in a bigger way really
Barry DrakeHOST
Yeah, absolutely.
Barry DrakeHOST
And I suppose, you know, from your early, early memories, you know, heading along Greyhound racing and enjoying it back then, I don't think you'd ever would have believed at that stage that you were going to be, you know, the proud owner of, you know, Irish Greyhound Derby winners.
Graham BoxGUEST
No, when we was racing at Catford, we had one of my dad bred himself and mainly graded dogs.
Barry DrakeCORRESPONDENT
It was champion trainer Graham Holland.
Barry DrakeCORRESPONDENT
based in golden and county tipperary who came out on top of course bako's gold who was sent off as one of the outsiders eight to one chance in the market looked like he had a difficult enough draw and trap number five but he overcame that with another good start and powering to the front down the back straight went on to win in style what a performance from bako's gold And that's a sixth Irish Greyhound Derby success.
Barry DrakeCORRESPONDENT
For champion trainer Graham Holland.
Barry DrakeCORRESPONDENT
And the third on the trot.
Barry DrakeCORRESPONDENT
it's won three of its 11 career starts, and looks well drawn on the inside of the track, and should take all the beating there in that contest, well finally, in terms of Clonmel on Sunday night, just one other to keep an eye on, and we're going to the closing race on the card here, and we're going with trap number three, who was just touched off last time, Slenyside Pro, that was a return to top form, albeit in defeat, Derek Keogh is on our has strong claims of bouncing out in front and making every yard of the running.
Barry DrakeCORRESPONDENT
So that's the local action in both Clonmel and Turles this weekend.
Barry DrakeCORRESPONDENT
And of course, as I said, what a wonderful last six weeks or so with the Boyle Sports Irish Greyhound Derby.
Barry DrakeCORRESPONDENT
And of course the classic action will continue on Saturday week.
Gavin JenningsHOST
We'll be previewing the racing later.
Gavin JenningsHOST
And then some of the crowd will move over towards Shelburne Park for the final of the Irish Greyhound Derby.
Gavin JenningsHOST
I Am Here will aim to become the first Greyhound to win the Puppy Derby and the Irish Derby in the same year.
Gavin JenningsHOST
His owner, Aidan Comerford, from just outside Kildare Town, was recently inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame and he praised trainer Peter Cronin for having his charge consistently in top shape.
Aidan ComerfordSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
He's done a fantastic job when you think of it.
Paul CarrollHOST
Of course, the Camogie Championship is continuing on as well as the group stages come to a conclusion this weekend.
Paul CarrollHOST
Geraldine Canan, will fill us in on the latest there and of course it's a massive weekend in the world of greyhound racing in the country with the Irish Greyhound Derby final taking place on Saturday night in Shelburne with three Tipperary trainers involved in the final Barry Drake will fill us in on all that towards the end of the show as well And after tonight's show, we'll have episode one of our new series, Sport and Society, where we look at different sporting issues around the county.
Paul CarrollHOST
So that will be coming up at the end of the show, just around seven o'clock as well.
Paul CarrollHOST
So tune in for that.
40 MINS LATER
Geraldine KinaneGUEST
Thanks very much, Paul.
Paul CarrollHOST
And we're just going to step away for another quick ad break, but stick around.
Paul CarrollHOST
We're going to be looking ahead to the Irish Greyhound Derby final after these.
Paul CarrollHOST
and you're very welcome back to the third and final part of across the line here on tip fm at myself paul carroll and this friday the 11th of september 2026 now as we mentioned at the top of the show it is a big weekend in the world of greyhound racing in ireland and both here in tipperary the irish greyhound derby final takes place on saturday night in shelburne park 125 000 euro is the prize for the winner and of the six dogs involved four of them trained here in tipperary so To fill us in more about that and more about Greyhound Racing in general this weekend, let's talk dogs with Barry Drake.
Barry DrakeHOST
And of course, there's only one thing we're going to be talking about on this week's podcast.
Barry DrakeHOST
And that, of course, is the Boiled Sports Irish Greyhound Derby final, of course, which will take place on Saturday night.
Barry DrakeHOST
The scene is set for the 125,000 euros to the winner blue ribboned event.
Barry DrakeHOST
Of course, one of the, you know, standout events.
12 MINS LATER
Barry DrakeHOST
As I said, look, the very best of luck on Saturday night and certainly hope all goes well for you.
Michael O'DonovanGUEST
Thanks, Barry.
Barry DrakeHOST
So now we're going to move on to our next of our guests on the podcast, of course, on this Boilsports Irish Greyhound Derby special.
Barry DrakeHOST
And we're going to talk to our trainer, Pat Guilfoyle, of course, who's represented with We Can James in the feature final on Saturday night.
Ian FortuneHOST
[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to the Matchbook Betting Exchange Greyhound Racing Podcast.
Ian FortuneHOST
Yes, indeed, for the final time this year, myself and the master, Paul Lawrence, will be discussing all matters Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, because we are looking forward to, in my mind, what is the greatest greyhound occasion in world's, uh, greyhound sport.
Ian FortuneHOST
Um, Shelbourne Park, the home of greyhound racing, very much the venue of choice for, for those involved in the sport in terms of their bucket list venue.
Ian FortuneHOST
It's the one s- place that I recommend everyone should get to.
Ian FortuneHOST
And if you can get to it on Derby final night, I promise you, you won't regret it.
Ian FortuneHOST
Before we get to the master himself, just to remind you folks, uh, with the formalities, POD50 is the code if you want to get involved and join up with Matchbook.
Ian FortuneHOST
Bet £50, get £50 back as a free bet.
Ian FortuneHOST
Yes, it's a different competition, but it is worth pointing out, and you've said it already, that in the Kirby Memorial, he was pretty perfect through that competition as well and still had room to produce one of the, well, all-time great classic performances in the final.
Paul CarrollHOST
And towards the end of the show, Barry Drake will join us as always to look ahead to the weekend's Greyhound Racing.
Paul CarrollHOST
As the Irish Greyhound Derby is at the semi-final stage.
Paul CarrollHOST
with plenty of Tipperary involvement as well.
Paul CarrollHOST
So Barry Drake will join us later on in the show.
37 MINS LATER
Paul CarrollHOST
2016 All-Ireland Final.
Paul CarrollHOST
I watched it.
Paul CarrollHOST
live in Hill 16 and was there for that one a great day for Tipperary about 10 years ago today so imagine that but that is something to think about and ponder and reflect back on today and a great year that was for Tipperary Hurling but we're going to get back to what's happening this weekend and in the world of greyhound racing it's really heating up in the Irish Greyhound Derby down to the semi-final stages now with huge Tipperary involvement so to give us a run down on it it's that time of a Friday evening it's time to talk dogs with Barry Drake
speaker_4ADVERTISER
tip fm's greyhound news update with greyhound racing ireland discover how we can support your club school or charity with engaging hassle-free fundraising nights working with you every step of the way to make your event a success
Ian FortuneHOST
Hello and welcome to the Matchbook Betting Exchange Greyhound Racing Podcast.
Ian FortuneHOST
Yes, indeed, we are once again looking forward to the action of the Boilsports Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelburne Park this weekend.
Ian FortuneHOST
Can you believe it, PL? We are down to our penultimate podcast of the competition.
Ian FortuneHOST
We started a little bit late.
49 MINS LATER
Ian FortuneHOST
Two semifinals of the Plate also to look forward to.
Ian FortuneHOST
We are just one podcast, or one week.
Ian FortuneHOST
away from the Boyle Sports Irish Greyhound Derby.
Ian FortuneHOST
This time next week, we will be discussing the feature, the blue ribbon, €125,000 to the winner at the home of Greyhound Racing, Shelburne Park.
Paul CarrollHOST
Gerlan Kennan will join me to talk about those.
Paul CarrollHOST
And towards the end of the show, Barry Drake will join the show because it is a busy weekend of greyhound racing, the Irish Greyhound Derby, down to the quarterfinal stages, and Barry will give us a rundown on what's happening there and across the world of greyhound racing this weekend.
Paul CarrollHOST
So all that to come over the course of the next hour.
Paul CarrollHOST
And remember, at 8 o'clock this evening here on Tipp FM, we'll have live coverage of the first Tipperary Club draw of the new season, and, uh, you'll be tuning in hopefully for your own name to be, uh, named out, and I'm no different.
38 MINS LATER
Barry DrakeCORRESPONDENT
Now, of course, we're turning our attentions to the big racing on Saturday night.
Barry DrakeCORRESPONDENT
All eyes, of course, will be on Shelbourne Park as the second round of the Michael P- Fortune Memorial Plate takes center stage.
Barry DrakeCORRESPONDENT
But all eyes on the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
Barry DrakeCORRESPONDENT
Of course, the quarterfinals, uh, take place on Saturday night, and they're really going up a notch.
Johnny LubyGUEST
Uh, so yeah.
Johnny LubyGUEST
The Irish Greyhound Derby, Fran, is on at the moment.
Johnny LubyGUEST
We're now down to the quarterfinal stage in Shelbourne Park, and Tipperary is well represented with the likes of, uh, young Eoin McKenna and Michael Donovan, uh, in Tipp Town, and of course, uh, Pat Gilfile, who had two winners there last week in a very fast time.
Johnny LubyGUEST
Pat trains up there in around the Moneygall area, and Michael Donovan in Tipp Town, and young McKenna down in Knockgraffan, and many man, Graham Holland here in Thurles.
1 more episode mentions Irish Greyhound Derby.
Create an account to see the whole feed, search across every transcript, and follow the entities you care about.