2025 Irish Greyhound Derby
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| 2025 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby | |
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| Location | Shelbourne Park |
| Start date | Friday 22 August |
| End date | Saturday 27 September |
| Competitors | 144 |
| Total prize money | €300,000 (winner €125,000) |
The 2025 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August and September 2025, with the final being held on 27 September at Shelbourne Park. The competition was sponsored by BoyleSports and the prize money purse was €300,000, of which €125,000 went to the winner.[1][2]
The competition returned to its traditional late Summer slot following major refurbishment of Shelboure Park in 2024.[3]
Trainer Graham Holland claimed a record fifth Irish Derby after Cheap Sandwiches won the event at odds of 4/5.[4]
The first round was held on 22 and 23 August, second round on 29 and 30 August, third round on 6 September, quarter finals on 13 September and semi finals on 20 September.[5]
Ante Post betting saw defending champion Bockos Diamond installed as 9/2 favourite, followed by kennelmate and dual English/Irish Derby finalist at 12/1. Other leading contenders were Callaway Knegare at 12/1, Ballinabola Joe and Droopys Kathleen at 16/1 and 2004 English Derby champion De Lahdedah and Faypoint Ranger at 20/1.[5]
Quarter finals
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Semi finals
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Final
At Shelbourne Park (over 550 yards):
| Position | Greyhound | Breeding | Trap | Sectional | SP | Time (sec) | Comment | Trainer |
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| 1st | Cheap Sandwiches | Burgess Bucks – Hearthill Josie | 5 | 3.47 | 4/5f | 29.37 | Led2, Drew Clear | Graham Holland |
| 2nd | Barefoot on Song | Grangeview Ten – Jaytee Osprey | 3 | 3.40 | 40/1 | 29.58 | EP, Led1-2 | Paul Hennessy |
| 3rd | Glengar Silent | Droopys Sydney – Singalong Sally | 4 | 3.54 | 11/2 | 29.86 | LckEP, Stayed On | Pat Buckley |
| 4th | Proper Heiress | Droopys Sydney – Powerful Mush | 1 | 3.51 | 7/2 | 30.00 | EvAw, Clear Run | Mark Wallis |
| 5th | Droopys Deploy | Malachi – Droopys Charm | 6 | 3.57 | 12/1 | 30.21 | SAw, BBlk1 | Robert G.Gleeson |
| 6th | Magical Mag | Ballymac Cashout – Mystical Luna | 2 | 3.45 | 10/1 | 00.00 | KO1 | Patrick Guilfoyle |
Distances
3, 4, 2, 3, Dis
(0.07 sec = one length)