Racing For January

Racing starts back on Friday 6th January
Unofficial Trials resume Wednesday Morning Jan 4th
Official Trials Thursday morning Jan 5th

Dates for January Racing
Fri 6th....Fri 13th...Fri 20th....Wed 25th....Fri 27th

No Racing Wednesday Febuary 1st

Racing Office reopens Tues January 3rd

NO RACING TONIGHT

There will be no racing at Kilkenny again tonight.  Trials for tommorow are also cancelled.

Fridays card will be run next TUESDAY and last Wednesdays Card will be run this coming Wednesday

RACING TONIGHT CANNCELLED

Racing tonight at Kilkenny track has been CANCELLED

The track is frozen and tommorows trial session is doubtful

FRIDAYS FINALS

On Friday we have the final of the €5,300 Springhill court hotel A4 525 which boasts a winners prize of €2,000!! Marie Byrnes dysert o gara has been the star of the competition so far, he posted 29.28 in the 1st round and 29.23 in the semi final. He still must do everything right in the final as Walkabout Gary and stoney rebel will fancy their chances.

Fridays card will also feature the final
Of the John Mitchell, track bookmaker a3 525. Old road Ben looks well drawn to land the €1,000 1st prize for Jim Power.
On the night there will be a free draw for a €100 free bet with Richie Walsh and a free draw for a free mid week break for 2 at any of the Brennan group hotels

BEAM NIGHT

Just thought id post this video from the Summer before the cold weather sets in

LATEST FINALS

Winner of the Kilkenny Track A4 725 Final was Paul Hogans Five Ally Kathy...also present is Ciara Mannion , Kathy Flannery and racing manager  Tom Kinane

Rachel  Hennessy  presents Jack O`Keefe with the What A Tornado N2Final trophy after Kilara Pippas win. Brian Kennedy , Philip O`Keefe, Peter Meaney and Tom Kinane are also present

Finals Night

On Wednesday night we have the final of the What A Tornado N2 525. Michael Bergins Cill Dubh Lodge has put in 2 eye catching performances, last week he covered the circuit in a smart time of 29.38 and despite a tricky trap 6 draw he will be the likely favourite.  The card will also feature the final of the A4 Novice 725 where Five Ally Cathy will be the favourite after making an impressive 6 bend debut.

On Friday we have the final of the Gain Feeds Open 725. This really is a top class final with cases made for all greyhounds involved. Local favourite Welesbourne Dan will be the likely favourite, however Air Force Ellie & Killough Harry are in top form at present and can really put it up to “Dan”.  Droopys Alexus has unbelievable pace but must start coming away better, if she does she has a huge chance. St Mullins Pride and Pachacuti must take flyers from Trap 5 & Trap 6 respectively, both ran well last week and can go close. The card will also feature the 4 Quarter Finals of the Springhill Court A4 where Marie Byrne’s Dysert O GARA was the star of the 1^st round when he recorded 29.28 in only his 2^nd race. The rest of the card will feature 4 1^st rd heats of the John Mitchell ( track bookmaker) A3 / A4.

SEMI FINAL TIME

On friday we have the 2 semi finals of the Gain Feeds Open 725. Welesbourne Dan was the fastest 1st rd winner last friday night, he will have to overcome a tricky trap 6 draw in Fridays Semi Final but he will still be expected to take his place in the final Friday week. Paul Hennessy's Air Force Ellie and Pat Mullett's St Mullins Pride were the other heat winners, both recording identical times and they will fancy their chances of making the final also. Peter Cronin guided Bog Road Joe and Pachacuti safely into Fridays semi final draw and although both of them were drawn in the same heat dont be suprised if the Mooncoin handler gets the 2 of them into the final. It will be hugely interesting to see how Droopys Alexus performs friday night. This mARCH 2010 whelp was might impressive in defeat and actually won a 845 yd race in Newbridge on Saturday. This one looks like a real star over 6 bends next year.

Fridays card will also feature 8 1st rd heats of the Springhill Court Hotel A4 525. This carries a cool €2,000 to the winner and is kindly sponsored by The Springhill Court Hotel and Richie Walsh, Track Bookmaker. The final is scheduled for Friday December 9th where there will be a number of finals on the night aswell as free draws and entertainment afterwards in the Springill Court Hotel.

Its Friday Night Again

 

 

After a huge turnout for last weeks Kilkenny CBS Benefit Night another big crowd is anticipated for Friday Night, when newly crowned 2011 County Champions James Stephens will run their benefit Night. The winning cup aswell as the Liam McCarthy cup will be brought to the Track on the night by players from the team. County players and management from the James Stephens Club such as Jackie Tyrrell, Eoin Larkin and Brian Cody are all coming to lend their support. It promises to a great night with some top class racing including an Open 525 and some very competitive A2's, A3's and A4's with extra prize money on offer.

Kilkenny All Ireland Team Captain Brian Hogan with Thomas Leahy at the track friday evening

 

There are plenty of upcoming stakes to look forward to also such as the Gain Feeds Open 725 which starts Friday Nov 11th, the Springhill Court A4 / A5 (No backgraders) which starts Nov 16th & 18th and the John Mitchell A3 ( Backgraders Allowed) which starts Nov 25th

Kilkenny CBS night this Friday

There is a big night anticipated this Friday Night, October 28th where Kilkenny CBS will host their Benefit Night at Kilkenny Track. The night is to raise funds for their 'Zambia Immersion Project", with full details available @ http://cbskilkenny.ie/styled-34/ .

There promises to be a high quality card featuring the final of the "Big Fella" A3 525, and what promises to be an exciting final of  of the Maximo Menswear N1, as well as a couple of open races.

Meaney's Mount Leinster Triumph's

After knocking on the door for all teh big prizes in Kilkenny this year, Mt. Leinster Hill finally got his just reward and produced a big run in a final.   From teh unfavourable red jacket, he won his buckle to the bend with Cashmans Cat and powered all the way down the back coming home in an impressive 29.27 from a gallant Cashman's Cat who chased him hard all the way to the line.

Winner of the Kilford Arms Hotel A3 Final was Mt Leinster Hill, Sponsor Pius Phelan presents the trophy to Maeve Meaney also present Miriam and Jerry Meaney with Racing Manager, Tom Kinane

Can the Cat make it 6??

On Friday we have the final of the Kilford Arms A2 525 which carries a winner’s prize of €2,000. I t promises to be a great final and one thing for sure is that its wide open. The big question is, can anyone stop Cashmans Cat??

Kilford Semi-Finals on Friday

On friday we have the Semi Finals of the Kilford Arms Hotel A2 525 which carries a winners prize of €2,000. Cashmans Cat has been some servant to owner Danny McEvoy and trainer Paul Hennessy and is going for an incredible 5 wins in a row. But as they know too well in Kilkenny, its not too easy to pull of a 5 in a row!!!

Welesbourne Dan

Last Friday saw Welesbourne Dan notch up his 25th career win, most of these have been in open class.

Dan turned four years old last May and still holds his own against top class stayers. A great servant to Thomas and Damien.

Ballinkillen GAA had a small benifit evening and brought along the Liam McCarthy Cup to share with the crowd.  This was another great fundraising success at the track and more clubs and charities should take notice.   

Uncle Willie take the Sean Flynn Memorial

On Friday we had the final of the Sean Flynn Memorial A3 525. This final boasted a cool €1,500 to the winner and no doubt the Richard Dempsey owned Uncle Willie was a worthy winner.   After two impressive displays winning the opening round in 29.05 and the semi final in 29.07, Uncle Willie was opened at the very short price of 4/6, but that didn't deter the punters, and they went after the price and returned the dog a 1/2 shot.   As the lids opened Willie shot to the bend and for many it was all over, but Soldier Laddie, went off in pursuit and pushed 'Willie all the way to line, but the winner did it in style none the less.  

Burgess, A Derby Star

The rain swept accross James' park last Friday evening and most people of sound mind would take one look out the window and seek solace in a hot cuppa tae and turf fire.   However, doggy people are often questioned for their relative levels of sanity, and they all came out in force to witness a superb nights action at Kilkenny Track.

The showpiece being the Langton Derby, and this year it has again given us a very good winner, in Co. Cork dog Burgess Star.    The stake has had its share of thrills and spills throughout and the final followed true to form, with near carnage at the first bend which all but ended the chances of every dog bar 'Burgess', whose superb foot to be bend saw him sneak ahead of the trouble of open up down the back straight and go on to score by 5L from Cool Disguised, in an impressive 29.19.

Burgess Star - 2011 Langton Derby Winner

Langton Derby Final Night

Friday night will see over €12,000 in prize money handed out in Kilkenny, on that is traditionally one of the best nights racing of the year in the Kilkenny track.

The showpiece event is the Langton Derby, which despite not attracting a massive entry this year it has attracted a lot of serious quality.   Last year’s stake gave one the fastest ever winner of the stake in Moral Duty, whose 28.78 is the fastest spin around James’ Park since the track redevelopment.

Semi-Final Action Ahead

Its semi - final stage this week at Kilkenny Track. On Wednesday we have the 2 semi finals of the Aries Son @ Stud A4 525. Fastest 1st rd winner At The Limit will be expected to go close again but certainly wont have it his own way with Tynwald Quid in Trap 1 and Lemon Lola in trap 2. The other heat looks wide open with claims made for Paul Hennessy's Master Magoo and Paddy Butlers in form Scholes Boy.

Duke Roars To Paddy Butler Win

Out and Gone !!    That was the case for Carrigcanon Duke as he took the spoils in the Paddy Butler Memorial A5 final on Friday night.    A wonderful victory for the Paul Reid and Richard Vereker owned ‘Duke’, who is really going in the right direction improving in every way with each run.   He was brought to this side of the country after starting his schooling in Kerry with this prize in mind, of that I have no doubt,  and he duly obliged for connections.

Pearl Scorches into Paddy Butler Final

Stakes action continues apace at Kilkenny with over the coming weeks.    Our showpiece event, The Langton Derby, gets underway on Friday week, August 19th, a week later than adertised, and entries are still open.   As always it promises to be a great event.   This Friday's card will feature the final of the Paddy Butler 525, with €4800 in prize money to be distributed.

Last Friday’s benefit night for St. Martins, Muckalee GAA club was a great success, generating a big crowd, and proved once again what a wonderful fundraising facility the Kilkenny track is for local clubs and charities.   This coming Friday sees Timahoe GAA host their annual benefit night.

On the racing front last Friday nights focus was on the semi-finals of the Paddy Butler 525, and it was Ger Kiely’s bitch, Airmount Pearl (1/1f) who stole the show, breaking smartly and taking it up from the first bend, she ran on strong to record a scintillating 29.14, the fastest run from a bitch so far in 2011 at the track. 

Derby Action on Wednesday

This week sees the start of the Ladbrokes.Com Derby at Shelbourne Park, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evening, where 144 of the country’s best greyhounds will take their chance and the most coveted prize in the greyhound world.

You will be able to watch first round heats from Shelbourne Park racing from Kilkenny on Wednesday evening and betting facilities into the tote pool will also be available.

Among Wednesday nights runners will be Barefoot Machine,  a participant in this year’s Red Mills unraced at Kilkenny, where among his opponents is one of the 2010 Red Mills class, Tyrur Quinn.   Ledger Winner What a Tornado and Champion Stakes winner Uncle Eoin also go to traps on Wednesday night.

There’s also a "hot looking" N1 Stake starting at Kilkenny, and a quick glance at the runners and their breeding would indicate that there could possibly be a couple of 2012 Derby dogs making their debut,  so get yourself along for a great nights racing!

Summer Party A Roaring Success

A superb crowd in excess of 1000 patrons turned up in Kilkenny for the Summer Party night.   It made for a great nights entertainment for all, many of whom were first time visitors to the track, who will hopefully return.   The atmosphere showed all that is good about a night at the dogs.  

Summer Party At Kilkenny

This coming Sunday, July 10th there will be a massive Summer Party Night at the track with all races sponsored with 3 finals, 2 good opens and a few decent graded races ranging from sprints to a 725. Every race is sponsored on the night including a one off open 525 worth €700 to the winner, kindly sponsored by the Track Bookmakers.
This promises to a great night out for all the family with a free BBQ and  face painting for the children.

Prizes will be a plenty, and there will be plenty of focus on the best dressed lady and gentleman competition to be judged by Faith Almond and current Kilkenny Rose Sinead Butler. The best dressed lady will walk away with a spa voucher sponsored by the Lyrath Hotel while the most dapper man will pick up a prize sponsored by  Frank Wall’s The Man Shop.

Kilkenny Track... the story so far

Also, on Sunday night for the BEAM we had Lar Sutton, of Nobooth for Gary and Enniscorthy track fame in attendance on the night, and the result is that some of the action has been captured on camera.    

BEAM Night - A roaring success

Sunday night drew a massive crowd to Kilkenny track for the BEAM, Bagnelstown benfit night.    Lots of old friends of Kilkenny track were spotted soaking up a hugely enjoyable nights racing.

BEAM Services Bagnelstown Benefit Night

Sunday June the 19th sees the annual BEAM Gala race night at Kilkenny Greyhound Track. The event is now one of the highlight of the racing calendar, and as always will draw a massive crowd for this very worthy cause. BEAM, Bagnelstown are a wonderful charity, doing Trojan work for people with special needs from their resource centre in Bagnelstown, and this night is their primary annual fund raiser. This is the 22nd year that Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium has hosted the event and over the course of the 22 years BEAM have raised over €400,000 for the charity.

Red Mills Champion Unraced - 2011.. as it happened

Great start to the Red Mills last night, and the overall standard of this group of puppies is high. Before racing there were a lot of talking dogs, and word of flashy unrecorded trials was being bandied about like snuff at a wake.


Bulgaden Gypsy - Red Mills Unraced Champion 2011