The Mary Ramsbottom memorial was won by Tom O`Dwyer for the dont know syndicate with Some Touch. Billy Ramsbottom presents Tom with the trophy. also present Liam , Linda and Karol Ramsbottom, Dony Brothy., Tom Kinane, PJ Brennan, Justin and Daniel Brothy 

FRIDAYS CARD

Theres plenty to look forward to this week at Kilkenny Track. Wednesday nights card will feature the semi finals of the Track Supporters Club Open Unraced. The "Melodys" prefix has been associated with many a top class greyhound over the years and Patrick Collins from Co. Kerry has produced another potential superstar in the form of "Melodys Daimond" who was last weeks fastest 1st rd winner in 29.11 (.20 slow). This Jan '11 daughter of Royal Impact and Talita Beauty is trained by Declan Byrne and goes from Trap 2 in the 2nd semi final. Paul Hennessy enjoyed a fine double last week in the form of "Slant" 29.61 (.20 slow) & "Sup Katie" 29.51 (.20 slow) and these well bred youngsters are lukely to improve further.

 

Fridays card will include 3 finals, the most valuable one of theses will be the Mary Ramsbottom Memorial A3 525 which carries a decent €1,500 1st prize. Ger Langton's Locnamon Angel has been the star of the competition winning each round including last fridays semi final effort of 29.04. She has drawn trap 6 in the final and will face tough competion from Tom O'Dwyer's "Some Touch" who is well drawn in Trap 3 as is the evergreen "Welesbourne Dan" who has drawn trap 1 for the final. It promises to be a great final and a great nights racing as its also a Benefit Night for Dicksboro GAA Club.

Track Supporters News

Track Supporters awarded a “Kilkenny People of the Year Award”

Some of Kilkenny’s most inspirational people will gather in the Newpark Hotel on October 26 for the 16th annual Kilkenny People of the Years Awards.

Kilkenny Greyhound Track Supporters will be presented with The “Phoenix Award” in recognition for the great work the members have done over the last 3 years at Kilkenny Greyhound Track.

SUPPORTERS CLUB UNRACED

Theres an intriguing card at Kilkenny Track on Wednesday Night with 4 1st Round Heats of the Kilkenny Track Supporters Club Open Unraced. One can look foolish trying to pick out a winner of an open unraced before the 1st Round but a few of the entries certainly catch the eye. Paul Dalton's  Jan '11 bitch "Jaguar Hope" ( Ace Hi Rumble - Water Girl) has an impressive 29.16 qualifying trial around Kilkenny. Paul Hennessy has 4 entries which include "Sup Katie" an April '11 daughter of Royal Impact and Cabra Midget, a half sister of Tyrur Justin and she posted a smart 29.70 trial last May. Sean Bourke's "Mustang Minogue" & Eugene Hearn's "Yacht Dynamo" are others to keep an eye out for.

All in all it promises for some top class racing. The competition is sponsored by The Track Supporters Club is confined to 2011 whelps and the winner receives €1,200. If the winner takes part in the Con & Anne Kirby Memorial Open Stake in Limerick in March, the Supporters Club will also pay the entry fee!

Niall Comerford RIP

The death has occurred of Niall COMERFORD of 11 Fr. Delahunty Terrace, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny 

Reposing at his home from 2pm on Wednesday (Oct 3rd) with Rosary at 8pm.
 Funeral Prayers on Thursday morning at 9.45am, followed by removal to St. Mary's Cathedral for Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery

RACING CANCELLED

Racing at Kilkenny tommorow evening (wed 3rd) is cancelled  as a mark of respect to the sudden, tragic death of  Niall Comerford,  who worked at the Track.

Condolences go out to Nialls family at this time.

 Niall`s welcome will be missed by all who entered the back entrance.

LANGTON HOUSE DERBY

LANGTON HOUSE DERBY

All at Kilkenny Track thank Eamon Langton  for his generous Sponsorship

Trainer Sharon Hurley with Derby winner
Burst of Magic

Burst of Magic

owner Mark Lowther leads is Derby winner down the track