Youghal Track Supporters Club 

FFK Sires Southern Oaks

The final of the FFK Sires sponsored Southern Oaks was held at Youghal on Monday 7th August. The hot favourite Droopy's Harbour, trained by John A.Linehan, didn't disappoint and led from traps to line for owners the Blarney Racing Syndicate. Photo: Bertie Lupton Chairman of Youghal Track presents members of the Blarney Racing Syndicate with their winning trophy following Droopy's Harbour win in the final of the FFK Sires sponsored Southern Oaks at Youghal. Also pictured are Billy O' Dwyer IGB and John Mc Grath Track Manager. (Photo Paidi Walsh).

Droopy's Stud Champion Stakes Final


 

The Droopy's Stud Champion Stakes final was held at Youghal on Monday 26th June. The John Kenny owned and trained Wagga Sky had to work hard but finished strongly to win the 2017 final. Photo: Austin O'Connor representing Droopy's Stud presents John and Mary Kenny and family and friends with their trophy after Wagga Sky won the Droopy's Champions Stake at Youghal for 2017. (Photo by Paidi Walsh)

Summer Season

The summer season of racing was officially launched at Youghal on Monday 26th June 2017. Youghal Track Supporters Club are continuing to sponsor free entry to racing this summer. Free entry to racing will run from 3rd July to the 28th of August. Photo: Members of Youghal Track Supporters Club pictured at the launch of the free entry to racing at Youghal for the summer. (Photo by Paidi Walsh)

Fundraiser Friday June 9th 2017



Cystic Fibrosis Ireland held a fundraising race night at Youghal last Friday 9th June. Although the night was wet and windy a fine crowd showed up to support this great cause. The race card featured 3 rounds of the Droopy's Stud Champion Stakes but the feature race of the night was the Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising race.

The feature race was won by the Michael Leahy and Patrick Casey owned and trained She Brae. Pictured at the presentation to owner and trainer Michael Leahy and connections are Marcella Kiely and Liam Mc Carthy with members of the local Cystic Fibrosis fundraising committee. Also pictured is John Mc Grath (Track Manager). Photo by Paidi Walsh

Fundraiser Friday June 9th 2017

Youghal Greyhound Stadium are holding a fundraising benefit night in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland on Friday 9th June. The race night was officially launched with Liam Mc Carthy and members of the local fundraising branch. Tickets for this special night of racing are available from Liam Mc Carthy on 0876243213. All support is greatly appreciated. 

Annual Awards

The annual awards night was held at Youghal last Friday 27th January. 

Dog of the Year and Owner of the Year 2016: Richard Whitley picked up the award for Owner of the Year for 2016 clocking up a total of 37 wins. His dog Whitty Tyson was awarded with Dog of the Year with a total of 17 wins. Richard is pictured with his granddaughter accepting his awards from sponsor John O'Brien.

(Photo: Paidi Walsh)

Private Trainer of the Year 2016: Nioclas Walsh from the Seaview Kennels in Ring, Co. Waterford took the title of Private trainer of the year for 2016 with a total of 14 wins. Nioclas is pictured with his brother Liam accepting his award from sponsor John O'Brien.

(Photo: Paidi Walsh)

Public Trainer of the Year 2016: Liam Twomey from Midleton picked up the Public Trainer of the Year award with a total of 24 wins for 2016. Liam is pictured with his father Moss accepting his award from sponsor John O'Brien.

(Photo: Paidi Walsh)

Congratulations to all award winners for 2016. Thank you to Youghal Track Supporters Club member John O'Brien for his continued sponsorship of the annual awards at Youghal.