Ian Fortune
@IanFortune
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Commentator, journalist and broadcaster. Dogs, dogs, dogs, horses, GAA, football... basically every sport.
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Cool Performance won the Derby 18 yrs ago. If I ever call a race as well as this I'll hang up my hat.
Sleep well, Dad. On this day, more than any, I will miss you.
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Guess who...
Pestana looking fit as a fiddle after his operation. Incredible how easy he’s walking.
More information on Talking Dogs in the morning
@RPGreyhounds
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Thanks for all your kind words. My father went peacefully in the end. He was a great man, but most of all he was a great Dad. I wrote a little something
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A year goes in a heartbeat. Thinking of the big man today. Miss him still...
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Two years today. Couldn’t count how many times I picked up the phone to ring him since. Miss him still.
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I had some help in the crows nest
@shelbournepark
tonight… the youngest is a messer!!! Eldest on video duty. Middle one somewhere behind!!! 👧🏻👧🏻👧🏻
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I’ll be writing more in the morning but Pestana came through today’s operation successfully. He is comfortable and will stay with the vet for the next five to seven days. Fingers crossed.
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After the most incredible racing career, Susie Sapphire has run her last race. Owen McKenna confirmed this afternoon that his Derby, Oaks, Easter Cup and Puppy Oaks champion is to be retired to the breeding paddocks after coming in season. Thanks for the memories Susie. 💎
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“What time did you finish up Ian”
“Not sure but I have a pic of Towcester track at 4.23am…”
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Owen McKenna just sent me this pic of Pestana with the caption ‘Great to be home 🤓’... it’s safe to say he’s content alright 😂
Guess who...
Pestana looking fit as a fiddle after his operation. Incredible how easy he’s walking.
More information on Talking Dogs in the morning
@RPGreyhounds
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It was Dad’s birthday today. He would have been 71. It was pretty fitting I was in
@shelbournepark
. He loved the place. It’s looking well. Hopefully we’ll all be back there soon
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I'm hoarse and I don't care. Yet another remarkable night
@shelbournepark
. The headlines will go to The Other Kobe and rightly so but greyhound racing was the biggest winner. I'll enjoy a few drinks tonight!
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On the weekend of the Derby decider and my fathers Derby Plate, it’s pretty fitting that my sister had a baby boy 3 weeks early. Welcome to the world baby Michael James.
#prouduncle
#proudbrother
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As the dust settles on the worst week of my life, I'd like to thank so many for their beautiful words and tributes to my late father. He would have been embarrassed by the attention. To everyone that sent on their condolences, I can only say thank you, they helped us through.
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Pat Buckley has created his own bit of history. A Derby winner in Ireland, Scotland and now England. What he has done with Deerjet Sydney is nothing short of incredible. My sincerest congrats to team Buckley on a deserving victory. 🇮🇪☘️🏆
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It was so wonderful to welcome a crowd back to
@shelbournepark
this evening. Susie Sapphire delivered in spades. The atmosphere after her Derby success was incredible. A truly joyous occasion, a truly magnificent winner and the ghosts of 2020 expelled for Owen McKenna. Magic
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Sometimes news comes that rocks you to your core, that leaves you short of breath. That happened today. The world has lost one of the most wonderful characters I ever met, a gentle giant, a man that would do anything for a friend. Sleep well Pat.
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I just spoke with Graham and Nicky Holland. Thankfully, Newinn Taylor is comfortable and will be given the best possible care. Rachel hasn’t left his side and is tending to the dog. Make a quick recovery champ🤞
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Happy campers! Magnificent display from the amazing Raha Mofo to capture the Dundalk International. Marissa and Murt delighted. A truly great contest.
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I thought I was losing it but surely 3 & 4 ran from wrong boxes in the 2.36 at Sheffield????
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We’re so honoured as a family. The auld fella would have been humbled. Thanks to all members of the GWA.
News: Michael Fortune receives posthumous GWA Services award
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Get your head out of your backside
@MichealMartinTD
. You're crippling this country physically, mentally and financially. The logic behind today's decision is non-existent. Imagine not allowing over 15 people into an outdoor sporting event. Christ alive!
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Absolutely wonderful. Share it wide and far.
Today Rásaíocht Con Éireann &
@IRGT_Greyhounds
announced the next chapter in Irish Greyhound racing, its first dedicated Greyhound Care Centre.
Introducing Greyhound Pets of Ireland, Tipperary.
Read more on
#GreyhoundCareCentre
#ThisRunDeeps
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The 2020
@BoyleSports
Derby Draw:
1 Ballymac Wild
2 Meenagh Miracle
3 Kilara Icon
4 Pestana
5 Ballymac Cooper (w)
6 Newinn Taylor (w)
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Hard not to love this. The reaction after the interview!!!!
The joy of reaching a Derby final! Diarmuid Corr could not hide his delight after Meenagh Miracle qualified for the Boylesports Irish Derby final. Watch the final live on Saturday on Sky Channel 175 or Freesat Channel 176.
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First
#TalkingDogsTV
done. Hope everyone that watched enjoyed it. Well done to Rob and
@JoeSheahan
. Time for a cuppa (I’d prefer a pint in truth).
#shattered
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I urge everyone to read this. Some very valid points made.
Cork greyhound professionals defend integrity of sport via
@IrishTimesSport
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I now hope that every time I return to the commentary box it will get a little easier. Again, on behalf of mam, my sister Michelle and I, thank you for all your kind words.
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Susie Sapphire! There are no words. I'm just glad I've been present for each of her incredible big races victories. A thoroughly deserving and brilliant winner of the
@BresBet
Easter Cup
@shelbournepark
💎🏆
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Flying bitch Unlock Unlock had seven bitch pups in January 2021 by Pestana. Tonight, the first of them hit the track
@shelbournepark
. Undisputed clocked a rapid 28.58 in a trial.
She's 15 months old!!!!!! Jointly owned by a certain
@WayneMc13Dub11
🔥✈️🔥✈️🔒
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Just leaving
@shelbournepark
! It’s after midnight. I’ve been talking for 4 hours, commentated on 13 heats, wrote 2 full reports, typed up draw & reviewed entire night with
@BoylesportsKHen
in front of the camera. I’m exhausted, but can’t wait for the 2nd round.
#BoyleSportsIGD
😎
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I’m the father of 3 girls. My 10 yr old eldest has no knowledge of horse racing. I mean absolutely none but when she sees a race she asks if Rachel is riding. What she has achieved and continues to achieve is inspiring to so many young girls. Thank you & congrats
@rachaelblackmor
🗣️ "It far surpassed anything I could have imagined!"
What an incredible year for
@RachaelBlackmor
!
World Sport Star at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021 🏆
📲💻 Watch:
#SPOTY
live on
@BBCiPlayer
and
@BBCOne
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I felt I needed to write something about the positives in Irish greyhound racing at present. Often too much emphasis on the negative…
TIME TO PUSH THE SPORT FORWARD
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Just to back up what
@mcmanusdavid
&
@WayneMc13Dub11
have said in recent days. Greyhound racing is not a cruel sport, in fact the love and affection showered on the dogs is truly heart warming. They are athletes but also pets.
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One of the legends of greyhound sport, Brendan Matthews. The Newry maestro has seen it all, knows more about greyhounds than any man alive and it still means this much. This is what it’s all about. 💪🏼
#DeMachine
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Pat Buckley a relieved man this morning. Bens Teddy will be absolutely fine but, in typical fashion, Pat described him like a "young lad that had a very heavy night on the tiles". He's feeling sore and a bit sorry for himself. He will be back, however. GREAT NEWS
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Best day of the year! Can’t wait for tonight.
@shelbournepark
is a special place but it really comes alive in September. Best of luck to all in the
@BoyleSports
Derby decider. An epic expected!!!!
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I was
@shelbournepark
when Trade Official became first dog to dip under 30sec for 550y. 25 years later it was a privilege to call home Pestana - the first dog to break 29sec. Incredibly, Owen McKenna also trained Catunda Harry - the first dog to break 28 for 525y on Irish shores.
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I stayed back to help the track staff
@shelbournepark
after racing on Saturday. Finished up at 11.45. The effort that goes into the track at this time of year is incredible. Well done to all but Derek, Dave and Philip deserve extra credit.
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Ballymac Wild - Warrior
2020
Won Juvenile Classic
2nd Champion Stakes
Irish Derby finalist
Irish St Leger finalist
3rd Kingdom Derby
2021
Easter Cup semi-finalist
Won Shelbourne Open 600
English Derby finalist
8 competitions entered - 7 finals reached.
#Properdog
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There are many detestable characters in Darts. Michael Smith is not one of them. He comes across as a really good guy. He shook MVG's hand, ran to his wife and kids and thanked the crowd. Gracious at the most emotive moment in his life. He should be proud. 🎯🏆
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Talking Dogs Tv 📺 gets underway on Saturday with racing from
@shelbournepark
and the opening round of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial from
@LimkGreyhound
. I’ll be doing my best Jeff Stelling impression... if you need to know more this might help
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Ballyanne Sim the
@BoyleSports
Derby champion. Away and gone!!! Eamon “Annie Power” Cleary is in there somewhere. This party may never end
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Susie Sapphire clocked a rapid 18.57 for the sprint trip
@shelbournepark
tonight. She hasn't raced since capturing the
@BoyleSports
Derby in September. It's safe to assume she's going to be as good, if not better, in 2022. 🚀🔥
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A magical display from Romeo Magico
@TowcesterRaces
. He went out and took the race as a champion does. To Dave Firmager, Graham Holland and all at the
@RiversideKenne
a massive congratulations! Enjoy every second. A wonderful
@StarSports_Bet
& TRC English Derby champion 🏆
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A lovely gesture. He truly loved the Derby and I’ll think of him through every minute of it. Roll on September 21st.
Michael Fortune Remembered As BoyleSports Rename Irish Derby Plate Title. Thrilled to be a part of
@BoyleSports
and their gesture to rename the plate. We miss Michael so much.
@shelbournepark
@IanFortune
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Great to hear that Jason Gray is bringing Mickys Barrett to
@DundalkStadium
for the International. No doubt, the owners will add some colour to proceedings.
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Thanks to all. A great honour and a great night.
The GWA Services to Greyhound Racing Award goes to the inimitable Michael Fortune - the former commentator, owner and an undoubted champion of the sport.
His award is being collected by
@IanFortune
tonight.
@shelbournepark
#GBGBawards2019
#GreyhoundRacing
#StarsInOurSport
🇬🇧🇮🇪
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A very happy Peter Sutcliffe and Pat Guilfoyle after the success of Explosive Boy in the Dundalk International
@DundalkStadium
. Imagine being lucky enough to own a dog as good as him. Just a remarkable greyhound.
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We may never see this again!!! And from a litter of 3.
✨️ What an Achievement ✨️
Proud trainer and breeder Jennifer O'Donnell shared this fabulous picture of her boys; brothers The Other Kobe and Born Warrior, back-to-back Derby Champions. History makers - the 1st time ever!
#BoyleSportsIGD
#GoGreyhoundRacing
#ThisRunsDeep
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Wonderful!!!
If you're not aware, Derby finalist Threesixfive was bought by her owners the Pints of Heino Syndicate after they backed Heaven Help Us to win the Coral Cup at Cheltenham at 33-1. Rumour has it, there may have been a pint or two on board at the time. 🐴🐶🥴
The Very Best of Luck to THREESIXFIVE in the
#BoylesportsIGD
from HEAVEN HELP US 🐴🏆
@CiaraCatunda
@shelbournepark
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At a time when it is so important to be transparent, Paul's account is an example of how to show people behind the scenes. Who doesn't want to see pictures of pups and saplings enjoying themselves in the Irish countryside. Shame he's an Arsenal fan, however. Keep up the good work
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Proud dad alert 🚨
My eldest girl, Cara, in the purple helmet putting in a challenge at Croke Park yesterday.
A great day for it! 😎
More Allianz
@CnmbDublin
Finals took place at Croke Park today!
📸
@SportsfilePOM
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Magical Mary just posted 28.10 around Limerick on debut for
@PatrickGuilfoy4
... Yes you did read that correctly. And she did it off a 1.45 sectional. That's absolutely ridiculous.
#superstar
#oneforthefuture
🔥✈️🚀🔥✈️🚀
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Absolutely no one could begrudge Billys Diva a classic success. She has been a superstar since her debut. Well done to the Kennedy family on their Oaks victory
@perrybarrdogs
. She really dug in tonight to beat a gallant Ritzy Lady.
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And as we reflect on the Derby over the next few days it's only right to thank the main man
@nowso2k18
. He did a sterling job, as always, with the videos. Keep up the good work 💪
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Jimmy Barry Murphy wasn't just a sportsman, he was one of Ireland's very best. He was driven, passionate & could unleash hell when needed. Those qualities never leave you. Listen to the legend himself talk about his love for greyhounds. This really is great
#OurGreyhoundsOurLives
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As I’m leaving this is the scene downstairs. Bars still jammed, music pumping. Great night had by all
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This promises to be a wonderful initiative and series. It's time those in our wonderful sport had something to share far and wide. That will happen later in the week. For now please, please, please follow
@greyhoundcommun
. Share their content, comment and enjoy.
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I was lucky enough to be involved with Greyhound View from the start. For those who love their greyhounds it was a must watch on our tv screens each week.
Here’s Episode 1 from way back featuring the Irish Derby semis. Enjoy!
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Magic angle. Just look at that crowd!!!!
Born Warrior wins The Irish Greyhound Derby Final
@shelbournepark
#BoyleSportsIGD
#GoGreyhoundRacing
#ThisRunsDeep
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Big crowd at Kilkenny tonight for the 30th annual BEAM charity night.
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This!🙏
Greyhound Racing Ireland Committed To Future at Shelbourne Park
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I genuinely don’t know if I’ve ever been as happy to see a dog walking before.
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Heartbreaking. The worst possible outcome to the night. My thoughts are with
@realSimonTaylor
and everyone at the
@RiversideKenne
.
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All done! And what they’re challenging for. Best of luck to all in the
@StarSports_Bet
English Derby
@TowcesterRaces
. Let the games commence 🏆🐶
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Just leaving
@shelbournepark
after an incredible night. It really is a joy to be present on an occasion like that. So many unbelievable displays. And that second semi final to look forward to next week.
#bringiton
#BoylesportsIGD
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Now that's what I call a Derby draw....
@BoyleSports
Irish Derby final
1 Susie Sapphire
2 Singalong Sally
3 Carrigeen North
4 Explosive Boy
5 Jackslittlething (m)
6 All About Ted (w)
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Starting the process of clearing out the old man’s office. It could potentially take years. Came across this gem from the master
@SteveNashPhotos
… anyone guess the Irish Derby final?
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Oh well. Not meant to be tonight for the Irish. Stunning display by the winner and runner up. A huge congratulations to Thorn Falcon, to
@Patrick25719056
and to the lucky owners. A proper greyhound having just his tenth career start. Mind blowing. 🏆
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New in-field clock
@shelbournepark
. Looks great. First split, near third bend split and winning time.
#topwork
👍
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Truly brilliant. So delighted for Paul and everyone involved. One for the good guys!!!
"You have no idea what this means. For us to win a race in Cheltenham - ridiculous. You have a better chance of winning the EuroMillions!"
Fantastic - an emotional Paul Hennessy speaks to
@nickluck
after Heaven Help Us springs a 33/1 surprise 👏
@CheltenhamRaces
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Jane Mangan is a tremendous broadcaster. Fluent, engaging and knowledgeable. Gary, Ruby and Jane are a wonderful line-up at Naas. Three of the very best.
#easywatch
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This Derby has really delivered. Another great night
@shelbournepark
tonight. It’s going to be a wonderful week. Best of luck to all fortunate enough to have a finalist.
#BoyleSportsIGD
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Deirdre loves her dogs and loves her sport. She will never get rich from greyhound racing but wouldn't do anything else. Watch and share... you won't regret it
#Lovethedogs
#greyhounds
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Just seven races into his racing career and Stonepark Leo has just won €80k in the Kirby Memorial - not too shabby. A bright prospect with a big future. Well done to Mark O'Donovan and Michael O'Dwyer. Their combined age is still shy of mine. 😩
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We lost a great friend in the past year. Pat Curtin was one of a kind and it's time for us to give something back. He was generous to a fault and I urge everyone that knew him to buy a ticket or make a donation. Lets raise as much as we can for his family. Thanks in advance
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The best possible news. Welcome back to Lifford track. Best of luck to all involved. Start packing your bags
@plgbm
&
@tobycoco99
. A stunning track in a beautiful part of Ireland.
RCÉ GRANT LICENCE TO OPERATE GREYHOUND RACING AT LIFFORD
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I've been going to this very special place all my life and it never ceases to amaze. Derby final is truly unique as a sporting occasion. The noise, the colour, the sense of occasion. Just spectacular. Bring on 2023.
🔊 our favourite sound of the year!!
The 2022
@BoyleSports
Irish Greyhound Derby Final
Congratulations to our winner Born Warrior!
#BoyleSportsIGD
#GoGreyhoundRacing
#ThisRunsDeep
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Since finishing 5th in the CRK Oaks in March, Killmacdonagh has won the Limerick Oaks, the
@SportingPressIE
Irish Oaks, the Shelley Fennely Memorial at CRK and tonight she became the Dundalk International champ. Simply unreal from
@Kieranl05
and his star!
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A great character of greyhound racing passed away yesterday. This was one of his proudest nights. Bart Leahy is seen holding Broadstrand Bono in the presentation just after 3 mins. RIP.
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Not an awful lot happening ahead of racing
@shelbournepark
this evening. Although a dog called Newinn Taylor did manage to post 18.43 for the sprint.
#whooooooooooosh
#DerbyChampion
🔥🏆🔥
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Headed at traps by the Derby favourite but then goes absolutely ballistic. Ballymac Ariel is a freak. This is the joint second fastest time EVER recorded for 550yds
@shelbournepark
. She is a very special lady. Maybe the fastest I've ever seen.
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