Five Clare dogs in winner’s enclosure in Limerick
There were twelve races on last Thursday’s card in Limerick with five Clare owned greyhounds in the winner’s enclosure.
There were twelve races on last Thursday’s card in Limerick with five Clare owned greyhounds in the winner’s enclosure.
*Freedom Reader with owners Tommy Hegarty (left), Seanie McMahon (right) and trainer Paraic Campion (centre). CLARE OWNERS had a successful stint at Limerick Greyhound Stadium over the past week with five victories bringing smiles back to the Banner County.
CREE’s Michael Browne had double delight in Galway on Saturday night with Burnpark Max and Burnpark Ronaldo took top spot in their respective races.
BALLYEA’S Nugent clan had double delight at the kennels in Galway over the weekend.
*Members of the Commons-Seven Syndicate of Clarecastle, Photograph: Brendan Gleeson Limerick Track hosted its biggest meeting of the year on Friday night last with the Final of the Con & Ann Kirby Stake down for decision worth €80,000 to the winner which went to the Graham Holland trained Sword Rex.
Tubber owned Sues Posh claimed a thrilling win in the A3 525 stake quarter-finals in Galway.
TROMORE ANGE had the distinction of being the first Clare winner of the New Year.
*Rose and Martin Kelly present the winning trophy to Stephen Murray, Ennis, after Loose Woman won the WGOBA Deceased Members 550 Final, at the Night of Finals, at the Galway Greyhound Stadium. Also in photo are Johnny Maloney, Martin O’Driscoll, Marian and Danny Potter and Kevin Ryan. Loose Women helped Sixmilebridge’s Stephen Murray back to …
*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.
Burnpark Brae had a third career success in Galway on Thursday while the Mullins Curtin syndicate of Gort toasted to a record-breaking win in Shelbourne.