BALLYANA Foxtrot is now destined for a shot at the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby after winning his 2015 Derby Trial Stakes at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday July 25th. The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is the most prestigious race in the Irish Greyhound Calendar and boasts a prize-fund of €240,000.
Limerick Greyhound Stadium’s representative will now progress to the first round heats of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby, which begin on Thursday 13th August in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium in Dublin. The Final of this highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday 19th September 2015 and is broadcast live on RTE 2. For the most up-to-date information on the progress through the rounds daily updates can be read on www.igb.ie
The total prize fund for the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 2015 is €240,000. Of the €240,000 the winner will receive €125,000 and a commemorative trophy. Under the Irish Greyhound Board’s innovative prize money scheme, the breeder of the winner will receive €12,500 (10% of the winner’s prize) and if the winner is trained by a licensed public trainer he or she will also receive €12,500 (10% of the winner’s prize). The Retired Greyhound Trust will benefit to the tune of €2,500.
The dates for the Derby are as follows:
First round heats: Thursday 13th & Saturday 15th August
Second round heats: Thursday 20th & Saturday 22nd August
Third round heats: Saturday 29th August
Quarter- Finals: Saturday 5th September
Semi- Finals: Saturday 12th September
BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final: Saturday 19th September.
