Longford

 Racing Manager:   Paddy Farrington

Mobile: 087 6682690 

email:  paddy.farrington@igb.ie             

     

Race Nights

Monday and Fridays 1st race 8.00pm

Weigh in

Strictly from 7.00pm to 7.30pm for race dogs.

Please note that if you arrive after 7.30 you will not be allowed to run.

Trial Details

Monday

Private and official trials after racing

Official trials before racing (Must be Booked)

Official trials before racing weigh in by 7.30pm

Official trials after racing weigh in by 8.45pm

Tuesday

1.00pm- 1.45pm official trials

(Weigh in between 1.00pm- 1.30pm)

Private trials 1.45pm- 2.45pm

Wednesday

10.00am- 12.00pm

4.30pm- 8.00pm

Private trials only

Friday

Private and official trials after racing

Official trials before racing (must be booked)

Official trials before racing weigh in by 7.30pm

Official trials after racing weigh in by 8.45pm

Sunday

09.00am- 12.00pm

Private trials only

 

Qualifying Times

330- 18.96

525-30.50

Ratings

Middle distance- +20 fast

Sprint- +10 fast

Long Distance- +40 fast

 

Prices

All trial prices are €5 per dog.

Race dogs are €10- But this may vary regarding sweeps ect.

Please note anyone qualifying a dog during races is admitted free on

A one man per dog basis this does not include a race card.

 

Contacts

Racing Manger Paddy Farrington (087-6682690) can be contacted regarding all racing enquires including entering a greyhound, withdrawing a greyhound or booking a trial.

Paddy will be on the phone from Monday to Friday from 9.30 to 5.00pm.

Paddy Jordan (087-31347270) can also be contacted in case of an emergency regarding collection of an identity book from the track or concerns regarding the weathers effect on the Sundays trial session.  

Margaret(043-3342018) in the Racing office is available on race nights from 8.00pm- 9.30pm.

           


 

The Longford Quick Result Sweepstakes

 

The Longford Quick Result A2 570

For 12 dogs @ €10 each

Winner €650 + Plate

Starts 17th May

Longford Derby Warm up A1 550

For 12 dogs @ €10 each

Winner €650 + Plate

Starts 24th May

Longford Derby Trial Stake A3 550

For 12 dogs @ €10 each

Winner €550 + Plate + Free Derby Entry Starts May 27th

Please Note that if A1 time is broken by the winner the next place dog will receive the free entry.

 

Please note that all the above are subject to change

 

The 2013 Broadway Pet Foods Longford Greyhound Derby

Grade A1 over 550 yards

Winner €5000

Starts June 14th

For 48 Greyhounds @ €50 each

Backgraders allowed

Must be A1 at the time of draw

Entries close June 10th

 

The Martinstown Kennels A5 525 Sweepstake

For 36 Greyhounds @ €20 each

Winner €1500

Greyhounds must be A5 at time of draw

Starts May 31st

Entries close May 27th

Backgraders allowed

Must have had at least one race at any track.

 

For further information contact Paddy on 0876682690