2025 Irish Greyhound Derby
| 2025 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby | |
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| Location | Shelbourne Park |
| Start date | Friday 22 August |
| End date | Saturday 27 September |
| Competitors | 144 |
| Total prize money | €300,000 (winner €125,000) |
The 2025 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August and September 2025, with the final being held on 27 September at Shelbourne Park. The competition was sponsored by BoyleSports and the prize money purse was €300,000, of which €125,000 went to the winner.[1][2]
The competition returned to its traditional late Summer slot following major refurbishment of Shelboure Park in 2024.[3]
Trainer Graham Holland claimed a record fifth Irish Derby after Cheap Sandwiches won the event at odds of 4/5.[4]
Details and ante post betting
The first round was held on 22 and 23 August, second round on 29 and 30 August, third round on 6 September, quarter finals on 13 September and semi finals on 20 September.[5]
Ante Post betting saw defending champion Bockos Diamond installed as 9/2 favourite, followed by kennelmate and dual English/Irish Derby finalist at 12/1. Other leading contenders were Callaway Knegare at 12/1, Ballinabola Joe and Droopys Kathleen at 16/1 and 2004 English Derby champion De Lahdedah and Faypoint Ranger at 20/1.[5]
Quarter finals
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Semi finals
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Final
At Shelbourne Park (over 550 yards):
| Position | Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | Sectional | SP | Time (sec) | Comment | Trainer |
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| 1st | Cheap Sandwiches | Burgess Bucks – Hearthill Josie | 5 | 3.47 | 4/5f | 29.37 | Led2, Drew Clear | Graham Holland |
| 2nd | Barefoot on Song | Grangeview Ten – Jaytee Osprey | 3 | 3.40 | 40/1 | 29.58 | EP, Led1-2 | Paul Hennessy |
| 3rd | Glengar Silent | Droopys Sydney – Singalong Sally | 4 | 3.54 | 11/2 | 29.86 | LckEP, Stayed On | Pat Buckley |
| 4th | Proper Heiress | Droopys Sydney – Powerful Mush | 1 | 3.51 | 7/2 | 30.00 | EvAw, Clear Run | Mark Wallis |
| 5th | Droopys Deploy | Malachi – Droopys Charm | 6 | 3.57 | 12/1 | 30.21 | SAw, BBlk1 | Robert G.Gleeson |
| 6th | Magical Mag | Ballymac Cashout – Mystical Luna | 2 | 3.45 | 10/1 | 00.00 | KO1 | Patrick Guilfoyle |
Distances
3, 4, 2, 3, Dis
(0.07 sec = one length)
Competition report
The second round started without Callaway Knegare and Faypoint Ranger after both were knocked out at the first stage. Bombay Pat posted 29.17 to record the fastest time in the second round, as he had done in the first round. Bockos Diamond made amends for a first round defeat by claiming his heat in 29.40 and Cheap Sandwiches won in 29.49. However, the third round started deflated with the withdrawal from the competition of Bockos Diamond and this was followed by the surprise eliminations of Ballinabola Joe and Bombay Pat. The race of the night went to Proper Heiress who defeated Cheap Sandwiches by a length.[6]
In the quarter-finals, Cheap Sandwiches and Proper Heiress consolidated their positions as the new favourites with 29.27 and 29.78 successes respectively, the latter continuing his unbeaten run. The other two heats went to Magical Mag and Ballyhooly Bruno.[7]
The semi-final round was dominated by the disqualification of Oreo Ollie who interfered with Barefoot On Song for second place. The heat was easily won by Cheap Sandwiches who was now considered a near certainty for the title. Proper Heiress had a stroke of luck by taking the last berth for the final. The second heat was won by Glengar Silent.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "2025 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "BoyleSports Irish Derby officially launched at Shelbourne Park". SIS Racing. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "Shelbourne Park Confirms November Date for the Irish Greyhound Derby". Totally Dublin. 13 October 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Cheap Sandwiches finally lands big race success with BOYLE Sports Irish Derby victory". Greyhound News UK. 27 September 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ a b "BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Ante Post Betting". Greyhound News UK. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "Irish Greyhound Derby Round 3". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "Shelbourne 13 September". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "Unsportsdoglike conduct leaves Oreo Ollie to watch Irish Derby from dog house". Irish Times. 23 September 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.