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2016



Four Wise Men Enjoying racing at Youghal. 
(L-R) Jack (Farmer) Hennessy, Pat Maloney, Mick O'Keeffe and Pat Walsh. (Photo: Paidi Walsh)

Best Wishes from all at Youghal to Pat Maloney and Derby favourite Sonic and Eimear Coffey with Escapism in this Saturday's Derby final.

Latest News

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw last Friday 2nd September. The numbers drawn were 3, 25, 27 and 36. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €16,300. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Julie O'Keefe, Rose O'Driscoll, Ian Freyne, Andy Lynch and Vincent Walsh. 

The Mulcahy Steel sponsored A4 Stake final was held at Youghal last Friday 2nd September. Garryvoe Bobby owned and trained by Pat Maloney ran out a clear winner in Friday's final. Garryvoe Bobby is a litter brother to Derby favourite Sonic who is trained by Graham Holland.


Photo: A representative from St. Catherine's GAA club presents Pat Maloney and connections with his winning trophy following Garryvoe Bobby's win in the Mulcahy Steel sponsored A4 stake final at Youghal last Friday 2nd September. Also pictured is track manager John Mc Grath. (Photo by Paidi Walsh)

Ladies Day 

Women turned on the style and added plenty of glamour to the 2016 Oaks Final at Youghal on Monday 1st August with our annual Best Dressed Ladies Competition. The difficult decision in picking a winner was left in the capable hands of style consultant Rita Lane from 'Wardrobe Matters'. The winning lady was Paula Mc Cormick who travelled from Tipperary and impressed Rita with her style. Paula won the top prize of a night away in the Castlemartyr Resort with B&B and an evening meal in the Bell Tower restaurant.

The runner-up in the Best Dressed Ladies Competition was Anne Lonegan from Kanturk, Co. Cork. The prize for the Best Dressed Family went to the Clifford's from Kiskeam in Co. Cork. The Best Dressed Mother and Me prize went to Fionnula & Ciara Wood from Youghal. 81 year old Eileen Welch from Togher in Cork received a special prize in recognition of her efforts in entering the competition and she promises to be back next year to claim the main prize.

Congratulations to all our winners and finalists. Thank you to all the ladies who dressed up and added style to our 2016 Oaks Final at Youghal. Also a big thank you to our main sponsor Castlemartyr Resort and all our sponsors.

Ladies Day Prize Winners 2016 (Photo by Paidi Walsh)

Best Dressed winner Paula Mc Cormick (Photo by Paidi Walsh)

Best Dressed Family Prize Winners

News 1st August

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw last Friday 29th July. The numbers drawn were 10, 11, 14 and 35. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €15,550. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Éle Nic Craith, Killian O'Brien, Martin O'Reilly, Killian Cronin and Donal Leahy.

The Derby Trial Stake race at Youghal last Friday 29th July was won by the JJ Fennelly and Richard Newell owned and trained Coconut Corker. There was a tight finish at the line but Coconut Corker finished well to win by a neck in 30.87. 

A representative from Boyle Sports presents Sheila Spillane with the winning trophy following Coconut Corker's win in the Youghal Derby Trial Stake. Also pictured is Brian Mackey, Tom Daly, John Mc Grath (Track Manager) and JJ Fennelly.

The FFK Sires Southern Oaks final for 2016 was held at Youghal on bank holiday Monday 1st August. The winner, Dromscarra Ruby, retained her title from 2015 by winning the Southern Oaks title for 2016. The Jennifer O'Donnell trained Dromscarra Ruby led from trap to line and was a convincing winner of the final for owner Noreen Clifford.

Phil Meaney, Chairman of IGB, presents winning owner Noreen Clifford and connections with their trophy following Dromscarra Ruby's win in the 2016 FFK Sires sponsored Southern Oaks at Youghal. Also pictured is Billy O'Dwyer IGB, John Mc Grath Track Manager and Bertie Lupton Chairman Youghal Greyhound Stadium. (Photo: Paidi Walsh)

News

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw last Friday 22nd July. The numbers drawn were 10, 14, 35, and 36. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €15,400. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: John O'Regan, Tadhg O'Loughlin, Deirdre Young, Jacinta Cummins and Liam Cockwell.

The line up for the final of the Southern Oaks for 2016 was decided at Youghal last Friday 22nd of July. In the first of the semi-finals Genuine Pearl, owned by Tina Finn and trained by William Finn, led from trap to line to win the first semi-final. The other qualifiers for the final were the John Kenny owned and trained Wagga Style in second and the Javier Jarne owned Amanita Chic who is trained by Liam Dowling claimed the third qualifying spot. The second semi-final saw the Jennifer O'Donnell trained Dromscarra Ruby lead from trap to line for owner Noreen Clifford. The other qualifiers were the Graham Holland trained Sidarian Pearl for the Sidarian Syndicate in second place and the Liam Twomey owned and trained Witches Spirit secured the last place in this years Oaks final. The final will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 1st August.

(L-R) Willie Finn trained Genuine Pearl, John Kenny trained Wagga Style and Liam Dowling trained Amanita Chic. (Photo by Paidi Walsh)

(L-R) Jennifer O'Donnell trained Dromscarra Ruby, Liam Twomey trained Witches Spirit and Graham Holland trained Sidarian Pearl. (Photo by Paidi Walsh)

Latest News at Youghal Greyhound Stadium 

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw last Friday 8th July. The numbers drawn were 4, 16, 22 and 32. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €15,100. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Sheila Walsh, Margaret Donovan, Abigail Cronin, Billy Barrett and Jack O' Shea.

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw on Friday 1st July. The numbers drawn were 2, 15, 31 and 33. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Killian O'Brien, Anthony Linehan, James O'Brien, Niamh & Laura Mc Carthy and Pauline Barry.

The Southern Oaks for 2016 commences at Youghal next Friday 15th July.

Latest News at Youghal Greyhound Stadium 

The final of the Connolly's Redmills Unraced Bitch Stake for 2016 was held at Youghal last Friday 1st July. Express Crystal owned and trained by Tim O'Keeffe was a convincing winner of the 2016 contest as she was very fast out of the traps and led all the way to the line. This prestigious race has in the past produced some fine bitches and this years winner and finalists are no exception. Congratulations to Tim O'Keeffe and thanks to Connolly's Redmills for their continued sponsorship of this competition at Youghal.

John Geoghegan from Connolly's Redmills presents Tim O'Keeffe and connections with the winning trophy following Express Crystal's win in the 2016 Unraced Bitch stake. Also pictured are Bertie Lupton (Chairman Youghal Track) and John Mc Grath (Track Manager). (Photo by Paidi Walsh)

2016 Connolly's Redmills Unraced Bitch stake winner Express Crystal with John Geoghegan sponsor and winning owner & trainer Tim O'Keeffe. (Photo by Paidi Walsh)

Latest News at Youghal Greyhound Stadium 

The Connolly's Redmills Unraced Bitch Stake semi-finals were held at Youghal last Friday 24th June. The recent winner of the Sporting Press Irish Oaks, Witches Belle, who commenced her racing career in last years Connolly's Redmills bitch stake was also honoured on Friday night.

Witches Belle was guest of honour at racing in Youghal along with owner Edel Twomey and trainer Liam Twomey. Liam and Edel regularly run their greyhounds with the 'Witches' prefix at Youghal and it was fitting that the celebration of her win in the Sporting Press Irish Oaks coincided with the semi-finals of the Connolly's Redmills Unraced Bitch Stake where she commenced her racing career a year earlier. A presentation was made to Edel and Liam by Youghal Track Supporters Club in recognition of this wonderful achievement. All at Youghal are very proud of this achievement and wish the Twomey's well in her future racing endeavours. 


John Geoghegan from Connolly Redmills and John O'Brien & Brian Mackey from Youghal Track Supporters Club present Liam and Edel Twomey and connections with crystal keepsakes in recognition of Witches Belle's achievement in winning the recent Sporting Press Irish Oaks in Shelbourne Park. also pictured is track manager John Mc Grath. (Photo by Paidi Walsh)

The line up for the 2016 Connolly Redmills Unraced Bitch Stake was decided at Youghal last Friday 24th June. In the first of the semi-finals the favourite Rising Pride, owned and trained by Damian and Noel Fleming, didn't disappoint in winning the semi-final. The other qualifiers for the final were the Tim O'Keeffe owned and trained Express Crystal in second and the Lorraine Moore owned and trained Race on Sugar in third. The second semi-final saw the Peter Cronin trained Mustang Swift lead from trap to line for owner Nikolas Pietrzyk. The other qualifiers were the Diarmuid Lynch owned and trained Butterbridge Bel in second place and Lorraine Moore secured another place in the final this time with Race on Spice. The final will be held next Friday 1st July.

(L-R)Race on Sugar with Lorraine Moore & connections, John Geoghegan Sponsor Connolly's Redmills, Express Crystal with Tim O'Keeffe and Rising Pride with Damian Fleming. (Photo by Paidi Walsh)

(L-R) Race on Spice with Lorraine Moore & connections, John Geoghegan Sponsor Connolly's Redmills, Mustang Swift with Peter Cronin and Butterbridge Bel with Diarmuid Lynch. (Photo by Paidi Walsh)

Free racing for July and August will return at Youghal again for 2016. Many thanks to Youghal Track Supporters Club for their continued sponsorship of this. Free entry to racing commences next Friday 1st July and continues throughout July and August.

Latest News at Youghal Greyhound Stadium

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw last Friday 3rd June. The numbers drawn were 3, 19, 22 and 30. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €14,350. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Kathleen Egan, Mossie Quirke, Anthony Linehan, Edward Donnelly and Johnny O'Brien.

A spectacular evening of racing and family entertainment was held at Youghal Greyhound Stadium over the June Bank Holiday weekend. The initiative was organised and sponsored by Youghal Track Supporters Club with free entry to racing for all the family. There was fun and entertainment for all the family with a bouncy castle, face painting and a monster raffle. The top prize in the raffle was won by Julie O'Keeffe from Midleton. 

Photo: Mick and Katie O'Driscoll present Julie O'Keeffe with her raffle prize of an overnight stay with an evening meal in either the Garryvoe or Bayview Hotel in Ballycotton valued at €200.

The highlight on the track was the final of the Droopy's Stud Champion Stakes for 2016. The Denis Fitzgerald trained Oaklands Paddy was very quick out of the traps and led all the way to the line to win the 2016 final. Oaklands Paddy is owned by the Dunne family. 

Droopy's Champion Stakes Final 2016 Photo: Michael Dunphy of Droopy's Stud presents Bridie, Eamonn and Eimear Dunne with their winning trophy following Oaklands Paddy's win in the Droopy's Stud Champion Stakes. Also pictured is Trainer Denis Fitzgerald, Billy O'Dwyer (IGB), Bertie Lupton (Chairman Youghal Track) and John Mc Grath (Track Manager). (Photo Paidi Walsh).

Latest News at Youghal Greyhound Stadium

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw held on Friday 27th May. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 25 and 33. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €14,200. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Mary O'Shea, Michael Power, Jack Lane, Dermot O'Shea and Jack Lane.

The highlight of the race card last Friday 27th May was the Killeagh GAA Buster race. The race was won by Ballydorgan Cian who is owned and trained by Brian Dynan and Eddie Lingane. Ballydorgan Cian led from trap to line and was a convincing winner. 

Photo: Eileen and Eddie Lingane, Brian and Cian Dynan and winning connections are pictured with Ballydorgan Cian following his win in the Killeagh GAA buster race last Friday.

Russell Rovers GAA Club will hold a benefit night at Youghal Stadium on Friday 3rd June. A huge crowd is expected for what promises to be a fantastic evening of racing.

The line up for the final of the Droopy's Stud sponsored Champion Stakes was confirmed at racing on Friday 27th May. The final is the highlight of the Bank Holiday race meeting at Youghal on Monday next 6th June.

Semi Final 1 was won on Friday by Lillie for Gold, owned and trained by Frank Tynan and Oliver Moriarty. Lillie for Gold was quick out of the traps and stayed on to win the first semi final. The Michael Crotty owned Churchtown Bound, trained by Denis Fitzgerald, finished closely behind Lillie for Gold to also claim a place in the final. Gwan Slab owned by Keith O'Leary and Colin O'Mahony finished 3rd and also qualified for the final of the Droopy's Stud Champion Stakes. 

Photo: L-R Frank Tynan with Lillie for Gold, Eoin Ivers with Gwan Slab and Anthony Murphy with Churchtown Bound (Photo by Paidi Walsh YTSC)

In the second semi final the Denis Fitzgerald trained Oaklands Paddy led from trap to line to win and qualify for owners the Dunne family. Coconut Corker was 4 lengths behind and qualified for the final for Richard Newell and J.J. Fennelly. Butterbridge Ace owned by Diarmuid Lynch and trained by Kieran Lynch finished 3rd and also qualified for the final on Bank Holiday Monday 6th June. 

Photo: L-R Kieran Lynch with Butterbridge Ace, Dave Lynch with Coconut Corker and Eamon Dunne with Oaklands Paddy. (Photo by Paidi Walsh YTSC)

Latest News at Youghal Greyhound Stadium

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw held on Friday 20th May. The numbers drawn were 2, 7, 10 and 11. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €14,050. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Thomas Wall, Helen Neville, Kate Finn, Matty Ryan and Ken Landers.

Killeagh GAA Club will hold a benefit night at Youghal Stadium on Friday 27th May. The feature race of the night will be the Killeagh GAA Club A5 Buster Race. The semi finals of the Droopy's Stud sponsored Champion Stake will also feature on the card.

Latest News at Youghal Greyhound Stadium

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw held on Friday 22nd April. The numbers drawn were 18, 22, 30 and 34. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €13,450. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Elaine Green, Robert Green, Paddy Cullinane, Chris Kennedy and John O'Regan.

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw held on Monday 18th April. The numbers drawn were 7, 9, 11 and 29. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €13,300. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Ken Landers, Sheila Spillane, Tom O' Donoghue, Michael Whyte and John O' Donoghue.

The highlight of the race card on Friday 22nd April was the final of the Bounce Around sponsored A7/A8 525 stake final. Lisquinlan Curl owned and trained by Ava Kate Sylvester led from the traps to the line to win the stake final. 



Photo: Eamon Uniake sponsor from Bounce Around presents winning connections of Lisquinlan Curl with their trophy following her win in the A7/A8 stake final at Youghal. Also pictured is track manager John Mc Grath.

Youghal Greyhound Stadium extend their sympathies to the family of Billy Dunne from Cloyne, Co. Cork who died peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork. Billy was an outstanding member of Youghal Track Supporters Club and a great supporter of racing at Youghal. Son of the late Eddie and Mary Dunne, Church Street, Cloyne. Beloved husband of Bridie. Dear father of Eimear and Eamonn. Sadly missed also by his daughter-in-law Colette, son-in-law Paul, his adored granddaughter Saoirse, mother-in-law Hannah Fitzgerald, brothers-in-law and their families, cousins, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

No winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw held on Monday 4th April. The numbers drawn were 2, 7, 16 and 18. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €13,150. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Jerry Quirke, Mick O'Callaghan, Austin Clifford, John Daly and Michael Brennan.

Racing every Friday night at Youghal has now resumed. The first race every Friday commences at 8pm.

Youghal Track Supporters Club wish Liam & Moss Twomey the very best of luck with Witches Belle in the final of the 2016 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Stake final in Limerick on Saturday night.

No winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw held on Monday 28th March. The numbers drawn were 15, 16, 26 and 35. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €13,000. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Paddy O' Halloran, Bertie Lupton, Margaret Busteed, John O' Brien and John Leahy.

The Easter Bank Holiday race meeting on Monday night at Youghal drew a large crowd thanks to the free admission sponsored by Youghal Track Supporters Club. The winner of the hamper in the Easter raffle was Patrick Cullinane. Congratulations Patrick and thanks to all who purchased tickets on the night.

Dermot O'Shea and Stephen Motherway from Youghal Track Supporters Club present Patrick Cullinane with his winning hamper in the Easter raffle held at the bank holiday family fun night at Youghal Greyhound Stadium.

No winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw held on Monday 7th March. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 6 and 17. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €12,550. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Richard Piggott, Stephen Motherway, Willie Ahern, Martin Murphy and Adrian Scannal.

No winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw held on Monday 15th February. The numbers drawn were 4, 17, 22 and 29. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €12,100. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Michael Cronin, Ken Landers, Julie O'Keeffe, Jerry Burns and Ned Flynn. 

No winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw held on Monday 8th February. The numbers drawn were 10, 31, 33 and 34. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €11,950. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Colm White, John Kiely, Tadhg Meighan, Maire Healy and Mairead Mc Grath.

No winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw held on Monday 25th January. The numbers drawn were 3, 8, 27 and 36. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €11,650. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Connie Murphy, Jonathan Walsh, Mick O'Driscoll, Éle Nic Craith and C. Wall & D. Daly.

There was also no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw held on Monday 1st February. The numbers drawn were 6, 9, 12 and 23. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €11,800. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Oonagh Poynton, B. Hickey, C. Wall, Paddy Cullinane and Mandy Lucas.

Annual Awards Night 

The annual awards night at Youghal was held last Friday 22nd January. Youghal Track Supporters Club kindly sponsored finger food for all on the night as the achievements for the 2015 racing season were honoured. The awards were kindly sponsored again this year by John O'Brien from Midleton. John is a long standing and hard working member of the Youghal Track Supporters Club. We thank him for his continued support each year in sponsoring our awards.

The following awards were presented for 2015:
Dog of the Year: Honey Fly owned by John O'Connell
Leading Owner(s): Nioclas and Padraig Walsh, Seaview Kennels, Ring, Co. Waterford
Private Trainer of the Year: Nioclas Walsh, Seaview Kennels, Ring, Co. Waterford
Public Trainer of the Year: Denis Fitzgerald

Owner of Dog of the Year at Youghal for 2015, John O'Connell is pictured receiving his award from Brian Mackey (YTSC). His bitch Honey Fly was awarded the honour of Dog of the Year for 2015 with 9 wins in total. Also pictured are Bre and Breda O'Connell, Stephen Motherway (YTSC) and Mick O'Driscoll (YTSC).

Denis Fitzgerald, winning Public Trainer for 2015, is pictured receiving his award from Killian Cronin (YTSC). Denis had an impressive 15 wins at Youghal in 2015. Also pictured are Mick Fitzgerald and Stephen Motherway (YTSC).

Nioclas and Padraig Walsh from the Seaview Kennels in Ring, Co. Waterford won the Private Trainer and Leading Owner awards at Youghal for 2015, and for the fourth year in a row. Damien Fleming (YTSC) presents Nioclas Walsh and Ken Busteed (YTSC) presents Padraig Walsh with their leading private trainer and owner awards for 2015. As leading owners and private trainers they clocked up a total of 30 wins.

Reminder the Youghal Track Supporters Club AGM will be held on Wednesday 27th January at 7:30pm sharp at Youghal track. All existing and new members are welcome to attend.

No winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto/Awards/AGM

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw on Monday 18th January. The numbers drawn were 4, 6, 7 and 26. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €11,500. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Mary Cahill, Ann Wallace, Sheila Walsh, Killian O'Brien and Dick Mackessey.

Reminder: The annual awards night will be held at Youghal this Friday 22nd January.

Youghal Track Supporters Club will hold their AGM next Wednesday 27th January. The AGM will be held at the track at 7:30pm sharp for all new and existing members. We urge anyone with an interest in racing at Youghal to come along and attend the meeting.

No winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw on Monday 21st December. The numbers drawn were 1, 11, 22 and 24. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €11,050. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: All Time Great, Owen c/o Ken, Maire Healy, Cillian O'Keeffe and Eddie Walsh.

Youghal Track Supporters wish to thank all owners, trainers and supporters of racing at Youghal during 2015. We wish all our patrons a Happy Christmas and a peaceful 2016. Racing will recommence after the festive season on Monday 4th January 2016 and the next lotto draw will take place on the 4th January.

No winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw on Monday 14th December. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 20 and 30. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €10,900. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Killian O'Brien, Kathleen Lynch, Margaret Donovan, Pat Crowley and Dominick Fogarty.

Reminder there is an 8 race card this Friday night, 18th December at Youghal. First Race 8pm.

The annual Christmas party night will take place a Youghal on Monday 21st December. All are welcome for our final night of racing for 2015 to include free finger food for all. Racing will recommence after the festive season on Monday 4th January 2016

Youghal Lotto Jackpot continues to climb

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw last Friday 6th November. The numbers drawn were 17, 23, 33 and 35. Next week’s jackpot climbs to a record high of €10,150. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Jim Coleman, Kathleen Egan, Anne Barry, Tim Healy and Sarah Shannon. The next draw takes place on Monday 16th November. Tickets are now on sale every Monday night at the track and are available for purchase from any member of Youghal Track Supporters Club and in local business' in Youghal.

The final of the Killian Cronin Plumbing sponsored A6/A7 stake at Youghal was held last Friday 6th November. The Richard Whitley Snr. owned and trained Whitty Orjay led from the second bend and stayed on well to win the stake final by three lengths. Photo: Barry Drake presents Richard Whitley with his winning trophy following Whitty Orjay's win in the Killian Cronin Plumbing sponsored stake at Youghal. Also pictured is John Mc Grath (Track Manager). Photo by Paidi Walsh

Youghal Lotto Jackpot climbs to €10,000

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw last Friday 30th October. The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 4 and 16. Next week’s jackpot climbs to a record high of €10,000. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Owen c/o Ken, Mary Walsh, Patrick Walsh, Denis Murphy and Brian Mackey. Tickets are on sale every Friday night at the track and are available for purchase from any member of Youghal Track Supporters Club.

Halloween Spooky Night at Youghal

There was no winner of the Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto draw last Friday 23rd October. The numbers drawn were 4, 15, 18 and 28. Next week’s jackpot climbs to €9,850. The following people won €20 in the lucky dip draw: Margaret Busteed, Michael Cashman, Jake Catney, John O'Regan and Margaret O'Donoghue.

It was a busy Halloween at Youghal Stadium with the finals of the Business Scholar sponsored Southern Sprint and the Rising Unraced stake finals down for decision on Bank Holiday Friday 23rd October. The finals coincided with a Halloween themed family fun night organised by Youghal Track Supporters Club and which proved to be a great success. 

 

Photo: The Halloween fancy dress competition finalists at Youghal Greyhound Stadium are pictured with the prize winners Courtney Daly and Cian Hogan. All children who dressed up for the event received a Halloween treat bag.

The Business Scholar sponsored Southern Sprint final for 2015 was a closely fought contest with the Peter Cronin trained winner Dungill Rocket quick away from the traps and proving too strong to catch. Owned by the five glory boys syndicate Dungill Rocket went to traps as the favourite and didn't disappoint.

Photo: Sponsors and owners of Business Scholar Patrick Myers and Patrick Pyne present winning owners from The Five Glory Boys syndicate with their trophy following Dungill Rocket's win in the 2015 Southern Sprint at Youghal. Also pictured is winning trainer Peter Cronin, John Mc Grath Track Manager and winning connections. 

The Rising Kennels Unraced stake final was won by local owners and trainers in the Chester Pool syndicate. Bartlemy Lock owned by the Chester Pool syndicate was quick to leave the traps and held on to win the stake by the narrowest of margins.

Photo: Sponsors Damien and Noel Fleming from the Rising Kennels present members of the Chester Pool syndicate with their winning trophy following Bartlemy Lock's win in the 2015 Rising Kennels Unraced stake final. Also pictured is John Mc Grath (Track Manager) and winning connections.

We wish to acknowledge the support of our stake sponsors Patrick Myers and Patsy Pyne and also the Fleming family from the Rising Kennels for their continued support to racing at Youghal. Finally, a special thank you to the Track Supporters Club who co-sponsored the stakes, sponsored the free entry and competition prizes for the family fun night and for organising the themed event at Youghal.