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Irish Greyhound Derby 2014

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Irish Greyhound Derby 2014

The 2014 Irish Greyhound Derby is now well under way, and the semi finals are set to take place this Saturday at Shelbourne Park. Laughil Blake has arguably been the most impressive greyhound in the competition thus far and was quite simply devastating in round three when winning by a full eight lengths from Vulturi in a time of 29.43. Michael O'Donovan has been draw in trap six in the first semi final on Saturday evening and as the sole wide runner in the race, should have every chance of … [Read more...]

Irish Greyhound Derby – Final Draw

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Irish Greyhound Derby – Final Draw

College Causeway cemented his position at the head of the paddypower.com Irish Greyhound Derby betting with another faultless victory in the first semi final last night. Unbeaten in the competition thus far, Paul Buckley's runner scored by 2 lengths from Shaneyboy Lee in a time of 29.93sec, with John McGee's Oran Classic ¾ of a length back in 3rd. The second semi final saw Cashen Legend score at odds of 7/2, upsetting even money favourite Faypoint Man. The time of this second heat was … [Read more...]

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Irish Greyhound Derby

The Irish Greyhound Derby first took place at Shelbourne Park in 1932 and to this day is one of the most prestigious competitions in the greyhound racing calendar. Popularity of the Irish Greyhound Derby goes from strength to strength and since Paddy Power took over sponsorship of the competition in 2000 they have given the event some serious promotion and provided the Irish Greyhound Derby with lots of exposure and positive coverage in the media. Irish Greyhound Derby sponsor Paddy Power … [Read more...]

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