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The Other Kobe Favourite To Win BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby

Music Glideaway 4/1 From 33/1

August 30th 2023

The final of the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is just days away with the Jennifer O’Donnell trained The Other Kobe the 2/1 from 8/1 favourite to win the €125,000 prize at Shelbourne Park.

This son of Ballymac Best – Mountaylor Queen showed his early dash yet again when winning his semi-final heat in 29.58. It’s no surprise to see him chalked up as the favourite following his quarter final display when he clocked 29.15 along with sectionals of 3.38 and 16.88, the fastest of the competition.

His trainer Jennifer O’Donnell is attempting to make history on Saturday night with The Other Kobe as he is a full brother to last year’s winner Born Warrior and should he follow in his brother’s pawprints then it will go down as one of the best training performances we have ever seen at the Ringsend track.

The Pat Buckley trained Bens Teddy qualified in second, just ¾ of a length behind The Other Kobe. He finished strong with the sponsors making him 7/2 from 10/1 and he looks like great value. The Graham Holland trained Bockos Crystal was another length back in third with her outright chances hammered into 5/1 from 16/1 despite a tricky draw in trap five on Saturday night.

The opening semi-final went to the Patrick Guilfoyle trained Music Glideaway who ran out a comfortable winner in 29.32. This greyhound has surprised many by reaching the final and his odds have been cut into 4/1 from 33/1, one of the biggest movers.

This son of Newinn Taylor – Glideaway Magic won by four lengths with the John Jones owned and trained Well Met finishing second. He ran a super race with trap one to suit him in the final. His odds have been chopped into 4/1 from 14/1 and what a story it would be if he wins as John reached the final a few years ago with a dog called Our Surprise only to have to withdraw him before the big night.

A bitch called Threesixfive grabbed third place for young trainer Scott Phelan who is enjoying every moment of reaching his first derby final. This lady has been incredible for her owners which is a fascinating story. They bought the bitch after backing the Paul Hennessy trained Heaven Help Us to win at Cheltenham at 33/1. They used the winnings wisely and are now in the derby final as the underdog with her odds at 33/1 and she was only a last minute entry into the competition!

Beepers Lariat is the 11/8 favourite to win the €7,500 Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate final for trainer Jack Kennelly with the Pat Buckley trained Ballinabola Una 2/1 from 10/1 following her awesome semi-final victory.

All the outright odds can be found here. You can watch the live action on Virgin Media Three and Sporty Stuff TV (RPGTV – Sky channel 427). Enjoy the best greyhound race in the world.

** The full 13 race-card will be available for betting later in the week with Money Back as a FREE BET if you are 2nd.

Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for BoyleSports said: “It’s every greyhound enthusiasts dream to win the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park and Saturday night is going to be bursting with an enthusiastic crowd. It’s the most wide-open renewal I have seen in recent years but should The Other Kobe emulate his brother Born Warrior then it would go down in the history books as one of the best training feats of all time. The very best of luck to all our finalists.”

BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 2023, (place terms: 1/4 the first 2)

2                                  The Other Kobe
7-2                               Bens Teddy
4                                  Well Met
4                                  Music Glideaway
5                                  Bockos Crystal
33                                Threesixfive 

Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate, (place terms: 1/4 the first 2)

11-8                             Beepers Lariat
2                                  Ballinabola Una
5                                  Ballymac Pete
10                                Blastoff Mac
10                                Neon Lights
14                                Pied Piper

Optic Chico New Favourite For Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate

Annagh Bailey 6/1 From 14/1 To Win €7,500 Prize

August 23rd 2023

Sponsor BoyleSports has made the Robert Gleeson trained Optic Chico the new favourite to win the Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate with his odds cut into 3/1 from 8/1.

The son of Droopys Sydney – Zola Princess won his heat in the opening round of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby, but was knocked out the following week resulting in him qualifying for this competition. He ran on strong last week to finish third behind winner Neon Lights in a time of 29.69, but plenty of outright support has arrived forcing the bookmaker to cut his odds. 

It was great to see Da Bold Freddie return to winning ways for trainer Paul Hennessy who obliged at odds of 10/1. He clocked 29.76 with his chances trimmed inro 12/1 from 25/1.

Blastoff Mac was the winner of heat three in 30.05 with his odds cut in half to 33/1 from 66/1, although he is the outsider of the remaining twelve. The final heat winner was the impressive Annagh Bailey for trainer Rachel Wheeler who dug deep to win in 29.71. He is now 6/1 from 14/1 to claim the prize of €7,500, which has been increased from €5,000. 

The outright betting for the Derby Plate can be found here.

Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for BoyleSports said: “Our great friend Michael Fortune will be looking down on this competition named after him with great pride but I wonder who his money would be going on! Annagh Bailey has to be taken serious after his victory but the punters really like Optic Chico despite not winning a heat of the Derby Plate yet.”

Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate, (place terms: 1/4 the first 3)

3                                  Optic Chico
4                                  Pape Di Oro
6                                  Annagh Bailey
8                                  Beepers Lariat
10                                Sogna In Grande
12                                Ballinabola Una
12                                Press Unlock
12                                Da Bold Freddie
16                                Ballymac Pete
16                                Neon Lights
33                                Blastoff Mac
33                                Pied Piper

De Lahdedah New Favourite To Win BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 

Coolavanny Hoffa Demoted To Second Favourite For First Time

August 21st 2023

De Lahdedah has been made the new favourite to win the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby after the sponsors trimmed his odds into 2/1 from 6/1.

Trained my Liam Dowling, De Lahdedah produced another sensational performance on Saturday night when winning his quarter final heat in 29.31. He pulled away from his rivals to win by seven lengths, with the Jennifer O’Donnell trained Seven Beach (33/1 from 40/1) grabbing second and the Murt Leahy trained Raha Mofo (remains 25/1) qualifying in third.

Bens Teddy was the winner of the second heat for trainer Pat Buckley with his odds shortening into 10/1 from 14/1 with BoyleSports to win the title on September 2nd. The son of Droopys Sydney – Beechgrove Bell was brilliant from trap one with a decent 29.39 recorded. He beat Bockos Crystal (remains 14/1) by four and a half lengths with the strong Threesixfive (40/1 from 50/1) grabbing third.

The Jennifer O’Donnell trained The Other Kobe produced the fastest sectionals of the competition so far when winning heat three. This full brother to last year’s winner Born Warrior took an almighty fast start wearing the red jacket with sectionals of 3.38 and 16.88 clocked. He went on to win in 29.15 by three lengths with BoyleSports Champion Stakes winner Trinity Junior and long-standing outright favourite Coolavanny Hoffa qualifying.

The Other Kobe has plummetted into 6/1 from 20/1 while the Peter Cronin trained Trinity Junior is 10/1 from 20/1. Coolavanny Hoffa has been eased out to 7/2 from 3/1, meaning he has lost his position at the top of the betting for the very first time.

The final heat went to the Matthew Harte trained Clonroosk Sydney who got up on the line to win by a head to Well Met, with Music Glideaway another neck back in third. Clonroosk clocked 29.55 and is now 20/1 from 33/1 to win the €125,000. Well Met is 14/1 from 25/1 for John Jones while the Patrick Guilfoyle trained Music Glideaway is 33/1 from 50/1.

The betting for the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby can be found here.

Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for BoyleSports said: “Some big names were knocked out of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby on Saturday night, but the biggest losers in the market are still looming large for us. We now make De Lahdedah the favourite after sustained support with Hoffa eased for the first time since betting opened. It’s all to play for now!”

BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 2023, (place terms: 1/4 the first 3)

2                                  De Lahdedah

7-2                               Coolavanny Hoffa

6                                  The Other Kobe

10                                Trinity Junior

10                                Bens Teddy

14                                Bockos Crystal

14                                Well Met

20                                Clonroosk Sydney

25                                Raha Mofo

33                                Music Glideaway

33                                Seven Beach

40                                Threesixfive

Daleroad Duke New Favourite For BoyleSports Derby Plate

Ballymac Run 6/1 From 12/1

August 16th 2023

Daleroad Duke is the new outright favourite to win the Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate after a stunning opening round performance. 

Sponsor BoyleSports has reacted to his 29.42 victory by trimming this Thomas O’Keefe owned and trained tracker into 7/2 from 8/1, making him the new frontrunner in the betting. The son of Good News – Burgess Sarah is still only a puppy, but the future is looking bright for this youngster. 

The Liam Dowling trained Ballymac Run has also seen her odds shorten after her 29.34 winning performance in the opening round. This talented lady landed the Shelley Fennelly Memorial Final at Curraheen Park last month and is now 6/1 from 12/1 to win the Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate. 

Other heat winners that have seen their odds trimmed include Ballinabola Una (20/1 from 25/1), Clona Rocko (10/1 from 14/1) and Pape Di Oro (10/1 from 14/1).

News released this week from BoyleSports means that the winner of the competition will collect a massive €7,500, with that amount increased from €5,000. The final will be on the same night as the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby on September 2nd so there is plenty to look forward to. 

The betting for the 2023 Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate can be found here.

Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for BoyleSports said: “The Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate always delivers great racing and it’s wonderful to see the prize money being increased. Daleroad Duke is our new favourite following strong support with Ballymac Run also a popular choice with his odds cut in half.”

Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate, (place terms: 1/4 the first 4)

7/2                               Daleroad Duke
6                                  Ballymac Run
8                                  Optic Chico
10                                Pape Di Oro
10                                Clona Rocko
12                                Ballymac Johnjo
12                                Beepers Lariat
12                                Magical Kuba
14                                Annagh Bailey
16                                Deadly Showtime
16                                Gaytime Hugo
16                                Sogna In Grande
20                                Ballinabola Una
25                                Millroad Bolger
25                                Da Bold Freddie
25                                Press Unlock
33                                Swords Fudge
33                                Cheque For Sir
33                                Ballymac Pete
33                                Clonbrien Ollie
40                                Blastoff Chase
50                                Neon Lights
66                                Blastoff Mac
66                                Pied Piper

De Lahdedah 6/1 From 12/1 To Win BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby

Coolavanny Hoffa Remains Favourite For €125,000 Prize

August 15th 2023

The Liam Dowling trained De Lahdedah has seen his odds halved into 6/1 from 12/1 with the sponsors to win the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.

The speedy son of Lenson Bocko – Ballymac Sarahjo ran a huge race on Saturday night to win heat 2 in a blistering time of 29.15, the fastest time of the competition so far. He justified his short odds of 10/11 with Clonroosk Sydney grabbing second place along with Bens Teddy qualifying in third.

The Michael J O’Donovan trained Coolavanny Hoffa has seen his odds drift slightly to 3/1 from 11/4 but remains the biggest loser in the market for BoyleSports. Hoffa finished second to the Graham Holland trained Bockos Crystal who clocked 29.45, beating the 1/6 red-hot favourite by ¾ of a length. Bockos is now 14/1 from 20/1 to win the title.

It was a great night for trainer Murt Leahy as the trainer won two fantastic heats with Droopys Bri and Droopys Nice One, as well as his reigning Bitch of the Year Raha Mofo qualifying. Droopys Bro is still a puppy but dominated his rivals to win by four lengths in 29.42. His odds have been clipped into 16/1 from 33/1.

His kennelmate Droopys Nice One won the final heat of the night in 29.64 with her chances clipped into 25/1 from 33/1. Other heat winners on the night include Scaglietti who is now 8/1 from 12/1, Bobsleigh Dream who is 12/1 from 16/1, Well Met who remains 25/1 and Mr Chelm who is 14/1 from 25/1.

The betting for the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby can be found here.

Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for BoyleSports said: “The third round of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby didn’t disappoint and it was a fantastic night for the ladies with three bitches winning. Coolavanny Hoffa remains our biggest liability, but De Lahdedah is on the move after his outstanding 29.15 victory.”

BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 2023, (place terms: 1/4 the first 4)

3                                  Coolavanny Hoffa

6                                  De Lahdedah

8                                  Scaglietti

12                                Bobsleigh Dream

14                                Bens Teddy

14                                Bockos Crystal

14                                Ballymac Marino

14                                Mr Chelm

16                                Droopys Bro

16                                Clonbrien Treaty

20                                The Other Kobe

20                                Trinity Junior

25                                Raha Mofo

25                                Droopys Nice One

25                                Well Met

33                                Undulation

33                                Clonroosk Sydney

33                                Tommys Hewick

40                                Seven Beach

50                                Music Glideaway

66                                Threesixfive

80                                Millridge Levi

100                              Garfiney Blaze

100                              Dromana Dano

Coolavanny Hoffa 11/4 From 5/1 Favourite For BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby

Sober Glory Backed Into 14/1 From 20/1

9th August 2023

The second round of the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is done and dusted with 48 greyhounds still in contention ahead of the third round this Saturday. 

Sponsor BoyleSports has made Coolavanny Hoffa the 11/4 from 5/1 favourite to scoop the €125,000 prize on September 2nd after another terrific performance at Shelbourne Park last weekend. 

This speedy son of Droopys Sydney – Coolavanny Ella made all from his draw in trap six to win by nine lengths in a time of 29.31, the joint fastest time of the second round. The Michael J O’Donovan trained star also clocked a blistering sectional of 17.01 to the third bend which is also the joint fastest split so far in the competition. 

Graham Holland has a nice team remaining in the derby with Clona Duke rated his best chance of winning the title. He made it back-to-back heat victories on Friday night in a time of 29.55 with his odds clipped into 10/1 from 12/1, making him the second favourite. 

The Karol Ramsbottom trained Sober Glory is another tracker with two heat wins as the pacey son of Droopys Sydney – Calzaghe Jan went back-to-back in 29.42. His odds have been trimmed into 14/1 from 20/1 for outright glory. 

Other heat winners across the weekend include litter sisters Undulation and Undisputed. The Brendan Matthews trained Undulation won her heat in 29.53 with her odds now down to 33/1 from 66/1, while the Patrick Guilfoyle trained Undisputed recorded 29.48 and is 25/1 from 33/1.

Bens Teddy was impressive for trainer Pat Buckley as he mirrored the same time as Coolavanny Hoffa in 29.31 with his odds now cut into 16/1 from 25/1. The kennel also enjoyed success with Glengar Martha winning her heat at massive odds of 28/1. She clocked 29.48 and is now 40/1 from 100/1.

All outright prices for the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby can be found here.

All heat betting prices can be found here.

Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for BoyleSports said: “The second round was full of surprises, but it is no shock to see Coolavanny Hoffa backed further. He is our biggest liability now with Ballymac Marino in the red figures too, so we can’t wait to see what the third round has in store on Saturday night.”

BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 2023, (place terms: 1/4 the first 4)

11-4                             Coolavanny Hoffa
10                                Clona Duke
12                                Scaglietti
12                                De Lahdedah
14                                Ballymac Marino
14                                Sober Glory
16                                Bens Teddy
16                                Bobsleigh Dream
16                                Clonbrien Treaty
16                                Ryhope Beach
16                                Another Holiday
20                                Raha Mofo
25                                Trinity Junior
25                                The Other Kobe
25                                Mr Chelm
25                                Undisputed
25                                Well Met
25                                Ballyhimkin Rex
33                                Jetara
33                                Droopys Bro
33                                Ballymac Walt
33                                Droopys Nice One
33                                Bockos Crystal
33                                Droopys Got It
33                                Undulation
40                                Tommys Hewick
40                                Newinn Port
40                                Hawkfield Blue
40                                Seven Beach
40                                Clonroosk Sydney
40                                Glengar Martha
50                                Music Glideaway
50                                Halo
50                                Burj Khalifa
50                                Romeo Magico
50                                Threesixfive
66                                Storys Cashout
66                                Mcneill
100                              Callaway Masters
100                              Millridge Levi
100                              Sporty Bigman
100                              Freeway Charlie
100                              Captain Garfio
100                              Scotty Scheffler
100                              Drombeg Ten
100                              Hanover Phantom
100                              Garfiney Blaze
100                              Dromana Dano

Coolavanny Hoffa 6/1 From 8/1 Favourite For BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby

Kennelmate Ryhope Beach 14/1 From 25/1

1st August 2023

The opening round of the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby was full of shocks and surprises but one result that was fully expected was Coolavanny Hoffa cruising to victory. 

This Michael J O’Donovan trained tracker showed plenty of early pace from trap six and it was evident after a few strides that this fella wasn’t going to be caught. He won by eight lengths in 29.43 and is now 6/1 from 8/1 favourite with the sponsors to win the €125,000 prize.

He has a few kennelmates that are just as exciting with Ryhope Beach winning his heat comfortably by a huge margin of 15½ lengths in 29.34. It was pretty special so it’s no wonder his price has been cut into 14/1 from 25/1. 

But that’s not all from the brilliant kennel as Another Holiday not only gave his trainer a superb treble of winners in the opening round but he also clocked the fastest sectional to the third bend in a blistering 17.01. His odds have tumbled into 16/1 from 66/1.

There were 26 heats in total with plenty of outright movers. Some notable performances include the Patrick Guilfoyle trained Good Maestro who is now 16/1 from 50/1 after his stunning 29.24 victory. 

Graham Holland has one of the best kennel of greyhounds in the country and while it was desperate unlucky what happened to Swords Rex, the trainer still boasts an incredible team with Clona Duke the 12/1 joint second favourite. He got his derby campaign off to a winning start in 29.47 with the Pat Buckley trained Ballinabola Ed joining him in the market after his 29.34 win.

Other heat winners that have been trimmed in price include the Liam Dowling trained De Lahdedah who is 14/1 from 20/1, Ballymac Finn 16/1 from 25/1 and the recent Dundalk International winner Raha Mofo who is 20/1 from 25/1.

All outright prices for the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby can be found here.

Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for BoyleSports said: “Michael J O’Donovan has an exciting kennel at the moment with three magnificent greyhounds who have all been punted since winning their opening round heats. There is still a long way to go with Patrick Guilfoyle’s Good Maestro also coming in for support. The second round is on this Friday and Saturday so expect plenty more movement and the best of luck to everyone!”

BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 2023, (place terms: 1/4 the first 6)

5                                             Coolavanny Hoffa
12                                           Clona Duke
12                                           Ballinabola Ed
14                                           Ryhope Beach
14                                           De Lahdedah
16                                           Ballymac Finn
16                                           Good Maestro
16                                           Clonbrien Treaty
16                                           Ballymac Marino
16                                           Another Holiday
20                                           Gaytime Nemo
20                                           Raha Mofo
20                                           Scaglietti
20                                           Sober Glory
20                                           Trinity Junior
25                                           Optic Chico
25                                           Ballymac Walt
25                                           Bobsleigh Dream
25                                           The Other Kobe
25                                           Bens Teddy
25                                           Mr Chelm
25                                           Bockos Crystal
25                                           Ballyhimkin Rex
33                                           BoyleSports Bob
33                                           Ballymac Run
33                                           Beepers Lariat
33                                           Daleroad Duke
33                                           Undisputed
33                                           Droopys Nice One
33                                           Droopys Got It
33                                           Droopys Bro
40                                           Ballymac Johnjo
40                                           Clona Rocko
40                                           Clonroosk Sydney
40                                           Well Met
40                                           Pape Di Oro
50                                           Hawkfield Blue
50                                           Romeo Hotshot
50                                           Jetara
50                                           Tommys Hewick
50                                           Romeo Magico
50                                           Annagh Bailey
50                                           Burj Khalifa
50                                           Seven Beach
50                                           Threesixfive
66                                           Deadly Showtime
66                                           Disco Pants
66                                           Newinn Port
66                                           Docktechnik Diva
66                                           Sogna In Grande
66                                           Droopys Onestop
66                                           Brookside Richie
66                                           Bulletfromagun
66                                           Halo
66                                           Easy Razzle
66                                           Music Glideaway
66                                           Drombeg Ten
66                                           Mcneill
66                                           Stonepark Syd
66                                           Millroad Bolger
66                                           Cryptopunk
66                                           Undulation
66                                           BoyleSports Vic
100                                        Goldirocks Magic
100                                        Fire Time
100                                        Millroad Girl
100                                        Callaway Masters
100                                        Savana Hero
100                                        Pied Piper
100                                        Garfiney Blaze
100                                        Hello Mom
100                                        Sporty Bigman
100                                        Faypoint Angry
100                                        Carrigmore Logan
100                                        Storys Cashout
100                                        Cheque For Sir
100                                        Da Bold Freddie
100                                        Lotto Other News
100                                        Millridge Bryce
100                                        Millridge Levi
100                                        Glengar Martha
100                                        Catunda Syd
100                                        Dromana Dano
100                                        Hanover Phantom
100                                        Captain Garfio
100                                        Stefans Rock
100                                        Commons Rebel
100                                        Ballymun Boy
100                                        Scotty Scheffler
150                                        Box Office Benny
150                                        Movetheworld
150                                        Press Unlock
200                                        Storys Peewee
200                                        Freeway Charlie
200                                        Corbrack Dan
200                                        Strike It Syd

Hoffa Remains 8/1 Fav For BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 

26th July 2023

Defending Champion Born Warrior Draws Tough Opening Heat

The 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is just days away and following the draw on Monday at Shelbourne Park, it’s Coolavanny Hoffa who remains the 8/1 favourite with the sponsors. 

This Michael J O’Donovan trained star hasn’t raced since the 2022 renewal of the prestigious competition, but all eyes will be on him as he races from trap six in heat 11 on Friday night. 

There are so many heats to talk about, but the one that is drawing most attention is heat three with defending champion Born Warrior in trap five, BoyleSports Champion Plate winner Ballymac Walk in trap six and English Greyhound Derby champion Gaytime Nemo in trap three. Born Warrior is 40/1 to go all the way, Gaytime Nemo is 33/1 and Ballymac Walt is 25/1. It’s worth noting that the title Ballymac Walt won was the same one Born Warrior won last year before winning the derby. It’s an exceptional heat to be treated to in the opening round.

Easter Cup winner Swords Rex races from trap three in heat 20 for trainer Graham Holland. He has early pace on his inside with Undisputed in trap one and Droopys Onestop in trap two, but it should be a straightforward task for this powerhouse who is the 10/1 second favourite to win the €125,000 prize for the winner.

Holland has a huge team of seventeen entered in this year’s competition with Clona Duke (12/1), Clonbrien Treaty (14/1) and Gaytime Hugo (25/1) just some of his hopefuls taking part. 

Recent Dundalk International winner Raha Mofo is 25/1 for trainer Murt Leahy, while runner-up Ballinabola Ed can be backed at 12/1 for trainer Pat Buckley. 

156 names went into the drum on Monday afternoon at Shelbourne Park with twenty-six heats to look forward to this weekend. The action kicks off at 7.14 on Friday evening with thirteen heats and another thirteen on Saturday. Let the fun begin. 

All the heat betting can be found here and the outright betting can be found here.

Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for BoyleSports said: “It’s like Christmas time for greyhound enthusiasts with the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby about to start and the standard is as high as usual, with heat three standing out in the first round. Roll on Friday!”

BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 2023, (place terms: 1/4 the first 6)

8                                             Coolavanny Hoffa
10                                           Swords Rex
12                                           Clona Duke
12                                           Ballinabola Ed
14                                           Clonbrien Treaty
14                                           Ballymac Marino
20                                           De Lahdedah
25                                           Sober Glory
25                                           Ryhope Beach
25                                           Carrick Fergie
25                                           Optic Chico
25                                           Gaytime Hugo
25                                           Raha Mofo
25                                           Bens Teddy
25                                           Trinity Junior
25                                           Droopys Got It
25                                           Callaway Pro Am
25                                           Ballymac Walt
25                                           Ballymac Finn
33                                           BoyleSports Bob
33                                           Droopys Onestop
33                                           Up The Style
33                                           Magical Kuba
33                                           Bobsleigh Dream
33                                           Scaglietti
33                                           Gaytime Nemo
33                                           Pape Di Oro
33                                           Beepers Lariat
33                                           Daleroad Duke
40                                           Bockos Crystal
40                                           Hukum
40                                           Born Warrior
40                                           The Other Kobe
40                                           Clonroosk Sydney
40                                           Ballymac Run
40                                           Jetara
40                                           Romeo Hanzo
40                                           Undisputed
50                                           Droopys Nice One
50                                           Boylesports Gift
50                                           Ballyhimikin Leo
50                                           Well Met
50                                           Ower Mystery
50                                           Garfiney Blaze
50                                           Clona Rocko
50                                           Annagh Bailey
50                                           Hawkfield Blue
50                                           Brookside Richie
50                                           Romeo Magico
50                                           Seven Beach
50                                           Halo
50                                           Good Maestro
50                                           Music Glideaway
50                                           Stonepark Syd
50                                           Romeo Hotshot
50                                           Storys Law
50                                           Burj Khalifa
50                                           Ballymac Johnjo
50                                           Mr Chelm
66                                           Cree Jo Jo
66                                           Cryptopunk
66                                           Millroad Bolger
66                                           Droopys Bro
66                                           Good Zeus
66                                           Easy Razzle
66                                           Twoinarow
66                                           Cheque For Sir
66                                           Kapuka Warrior
66                                           Mcneill
66                                           Ballyhimkin Rex
66                                           Droopys Timing
66                                           Ballymac Seanie
66                                           Newinn Port
66                                           Neon Lights
66                                           Threesixfive
66                                           Ballymac Whispa
66                                           Undulation
66                                           Another Holiday
66                                           BoyleSports Vic
66                                           Drombeg Ten
66                                           Tommys Hewick
100                                        Stefans Rock
100                                        Fire Time
100                                        Goldirocks Magic
100                                        Callaway Masters
100                                        Blastoff Mac
100                                        Savana Hero
100                                        Press Unlock
100                                        Sporty Bigman
100                                        Faypoint Angry
100                                        Carrigmore Logan
100                                        Ballymac Pete
100                                        Storys Cashout
100                                        Blastoff Chase
100                                        Romeo Atomic
100                                        Da Bold Freddie
100                                        Lotto Six One
100                                        Lotto Other News
100                                        Cabra Kronk
100                                        Hawkfield Dora
100                                        Typical Bono
100                                        Glideaway Alfie
100                                        Millridge Bryce
100                                        Millridge Levi
100                                        Starson Rebel
100                                        Bonkersinyonkers
100                                        Movetheworld
100                                        Adraville Best
100                                        Hanover Phantom
100                                        Urban View
100                                        Faithful Paddy
100                                        Chelms Ramona
100                                        Bredas Wood
100                                        Churchtown Syd
100                                        Captain Garfio
100                                        Lads Panther
100                                        Some Bolger
100                                        American Prince
100                                        Scarborough Fair
100                                        Bulletfromagun
100                                        Clonbrien Ollie
100                                        Phoenix The Kid
100                                        Droopys De Luxe
100                                        Commons Rebel
100                                        Unreal Bruiser
100                                        Scotty Scheffler
100                                        Kilcolgan Zeus
100                                        Ballinabola Una
100                                        Docktechnik Diva
100                                        Box Office Benny
100                                        Hello Mom
100                                        Midfield Deano
100                                        Millroad Girl
100                                        Pied Piper
100                                        Sunshine Dream
100                                        Swords Fudge
100                                        Storys Peewee
100                                        Catunda Syd
100                                        Disco Pants
100                                        Barefoot Supremo
100                                        Deadly Showtime
150                                        Saleen Ollie
150                                        Run Faster
150                                        Hawkfield Abbie
200                                        Hard To Figure
200                                        Eager Colm
200                                        Guappo Chico
200                                        Corbrack Dan
200                                        Volcano Canelo
200                                        Freeway Charlie
200                                        Ballydague Bella
200                                        Nomadic Nova
500                                        Mayahs Baby
500                                        Phars Jerry

Kennelmate Ryhope Beach 14/1 From 25/1

 

The opening round of the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby was full of shocks and surprises but one result that was fully expected was Coolavanny Hoffa cruising to victory. 

 

This Michael J O’Donovan trained tracker showed plenty of early pace from trap six and it was evident after a few strides that this fella wasn’t going to be caught. He won by eight lengths in 29.43 and is now 6/1 from 8/1 favourite with the sponsors to win the €125,000 prize.

 

He has a few kennelmates that are just as exciting with Ryhope Beach winning his heat comfortably by a huge margin of 15½ lengths in 29.34. It was pretty special so it’s no wonder his price has been cut into 14/1 from 25/1. 

 

But that’s not all from the brilliant kennel as Another Holiday not only gave his trainer a superb treble of winners in the opening round but he also clocked the fastest sectional to the third bend in a blistering 17.01. His odds have tumbled into 16/1 from 66/1.

 

There were 26 heats in total with plenty of outright movers. Some notable performances include the Patrick Guilfoyle trained Good Maestro who is now 16/1 from 50/1 after his stunning 29.24 victory. 

 

Graham Holland has one of the best kennel of greyhounds in the country and while it was desperate unlucky what happened to Swords Rex, the trainer still boasts an incredible team with Clona Duke the 12/1 joint second favourite. He got his derby campaign off to a winning start in 29.47 with the Pat Buckley trained Ballinabola Ed joining him in the market after his 29.34 win.

 

Other heat winners that have been trimmed in price include the Liam Dowling trained De Lahdedah who is 14/1 from 20/1, Ballymac Finn 16/1 from 25/1 and the recent Dundalk International winner Raha Mofo who is 20/1 from 25/1.

 

All outright prices for the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby can be found here.

 

Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for BoyleSports said: “Michael J O’Donovan has an exciting kennel at the moment with three magnificent greyhounds who have all been punted since winning their opening round heats. There is still a long way to go with Patrick Guilfoyle’s Good Maestro also coming in for support. The second round is on this Friday and Saturday so expect plenty more movement and the best of luck to everyone!”

 

END

 

BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 2023, (place terms: 1/4 the first 6)

 

5                                             Coolavanny Hoffa

12                                           Clona Duke

12                                           Ballinabola Ed

14                                           Ryhope Beach

14                                           De Lahdedah

16                                           Ballymac Finn

16                                           Good Maestro

16                                           Clonbrien Treaty

16                                           Ballymac Marino

16                                           Another Holiday

20                                           Gaytime Nemo

20                                           Raha Mofo

20                                           Scaglietti

20                                           Sober Glory

20                                           Trinity Junior

25                                           Optic Chico

25                                           Ballymac Walt

25                                           Bobsleigh Dream

25                                           The Other Kobe

25                                           Bens Teddy

25                                           Mr Chelm

25                                           Bockos Crystal

25                                           Ballyhimkin Rex

33                                           BoyleSports Bob

33                                           Ballymac Run

33                                           Beepers Lariat

33                                           Daleroad Duke

33                                           Undisputed

33                                           Droopys Nice One

33                                           Droopys Got It

33                                           Droopys Bro

40                                           Ballymac Johnjo

40                                           Clona Rocko

40                                           Clonroosk Sydney

40                                           Well Met

40                                           Pape Di Oro

50                                           Hawkfield Blue

50                                           Romeo Hotshot

50                                           Jetara

50                                           Tommys Hewick

50                                           Romeo Magico

50                                           Annagh Bailey

50                                           Burj Khalifa

50                                           Seven Beach

50                                           Threesixfive

66                                           Deadly Showtime

66                                           Disco Pants

66                                           Newinn Port

66                                           Docktechnik Diva

66                                           Sogna In Grande

66                                           Droopys Onestop

66                                           Brookside Richie

66                                           Bulletfromagun

66                                           Halo

66                                           Easy Razzle

66                                           Music Glideaway

66                                           Drombeg Ten

66                                           Mcneill

66                                           Stonepark Syd

66                                           Millroad Bolger

66                                           Cryptopunk

66                                           Undulation

66                                           BoyleSports Vic

100                                        Goldirocks Magic

100                                        Fire Time

100                                        Millroad Girl

100                                        Callaway Masters

100                                        Savana Hero

100                                        Pied Piper

100                                        Garfiney Blaze

100                                        Hello Mom

100                                        Sporty Bigman

100                                        Faypoint Angry

100                                        Carrigmore Logan

100                                        Storys Cashout

100                                        Cheque For Sir

100                                        Da Bold Freddie

100                                        Lotto Other News

100                                        Millridge Bryce

100                                        Millridge Levi

100                                        Glengar Martha

100                                        Catunda Syd

100                                        Dromana Dano

100                                        Hanover Phantom

100                                        Captain Garfio

100                                        Stefans Rock

100                                        Commons Rebel

100                                        Ballymun Boy

100                                        Scotty Scheffler

150                                        Box Office Benny

150                                        Movetheworld

150                                        Press Unlock

200                                        Storys Peewee

200                                        Freeway Charlie

200                                        Corbrack Dan

200                                        Strike It Syd