Double feature win for Long & Collins
ALBERT Long and John Collins had a weekend to remember with success in the feature events in Galway on Friday and Saturday.
ALBERT Long and John Collins had a weekend to remember with success in the feature events in Galway on Friday and Saturday.
MYLES CUMMINS and Donnacha McNamara were among the victorious owners in Limerick.
Friday night’s Galway card was dominated by the opening round heats of the Kilcolgan Castle Connacht Derby which carries a €9000 winners prize.
*Photograph: Brian Arthur THE EXECUTIVE of RCÉ/GRI met early on Monday morning to discuss the rescheduling of the Matchbook Irish St. Leger 2022 Final at the Limerick Track which was postponed on Saturday night due to freezing temperatures.
Picture shows: Derek Frehill (Director of Racing, Greyhound Racing Ireland) and John Tuohey (Interim CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland) launching the second year of Ag Rásaíocht Le Cheile (Racing Together) Remembrance Weekend at stadia nationwide. Full details available on www.grireland.ie/lecheile KNOCKDRUM COFFEY had a winning debut at Shelbourne Park for the Knockerra duo of Paddy …
BALLYEA’S Nugent clan had double delight at the kennels in Galway over the weekend.
Greyhound Ballaghboy Panda with owners master Patrick o Driscoll and his grandfather Gerry Moloney after winning the ninth race in Galway on Friday night last. Kilmihil’s John Collins recorded another double success at Galway Greyhound track while the grandfather and grandson duo of Gerry Moloney and Patrick O’Driscoll also had reason to celebrate.
Clare greyhounds were in winning form at Limerick on Monday last.
Popular Ballyea owner Noel Gavin was the man in form last weekend with a double strike at the Limerick Track on Saturday night.
*James Carey and Fionnoula Moloney Carey, with retired greyhounds Ariana and Vic at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the Ag Rásaíocht Le Chéile night and Matchbook Irish St. Leger Quarter Finals. Fast Fit Paddy handled by Liscannor’s Declan McDonagh is the only Banner hope of winning this year’s Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St Leger.