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The highly anticipated TIME Irish Puppy Derby is set to get underway on Tuesday, July 7th, with the prestigious final scheduled for Saturday, July 25th. The competition promises three weeks of top-class greyhound racing featuring some of the most exciting young talent in the sport.
1st Round: Tuesday 7th July
Quarter Finals: Saturday 11th July
Semi-Final: Saturday 18th July
Final: Saturday 25th July
Open to 48 greyhounds whelped in August 2024 or younger, the event provides a premier platform for emerging stars to showcase their potential on a national stage. With an entry fee of €50 and a lucrative €25,000 prize for the winner, the Derby is expected to attract strong interest from owners, trainers, and racing enthusiasts.
Entries for the competition will close at 4pm on Friday, July 3rd.
The event is proudly supported by TIME Greyhound Nutrition, whose continued sponsorship highlights their commitment to the advancement of greyhound racing and the development of young canine athletes.
Willie Rigney, TIME Greyhound Nutrition, commented, “TIME Greyhound Nutrition is delighted to be associated with the Irish Puppy Derby once again. Supporting young greyhounds at such a crucial stage in their careers aligns perfectly with our focus on performance, health, and long-term success. We are looking forward to seeing some exceptional talent emerge throughout the competition.”
GRI CEO Tim Lucey also acknowledged the importance of the partnership, "We are extremely grateful to Willie Rigney & John Fox along with the wider team at TIME Greyhound Nutrition for their continued sponsorship of this event. Their support plays a vital role in making the Puppy Derby one of the standout competitions on the racing calendar.”
With a competitive entry expected, strong sponsorship backing, and substantial prize money, the 2026 TIME Irish Puppy Derby promises to deliver an exciting and high-quality racing spectacle from start to finish.
Get Ready, Get Set, Go Greyhound Racing at Shelbourne Park. Enjoy a delicious meal in our restaurant while you cheer home your favourite! Our restaurant is glass-fronted so you have the perfect view of the racing action outside.
Be part of the action as you cheer home your favourite from the stand or enjoy a bite to eat or a drink from our ground floor facilities. Click below to book admission and casual group packages.
Keep up to date with the latest news on the Time Irish Puppy Derby and all of our racing on Talking Dogs.
Our 2025 TIME Juvenile Derby winner, a fantastic win in a very talented Final.
A massive congratulations to Daniel Ornstein, Trainer Mark Robinson, Breeder Debbie Doyle and all connections!
The 2025 Time Juvenile Derby came to a thrilling conclusion on Friday 8th August in Shelbourne Park as Getup The Boy got up to land the €25,000 winner's prize.
Take a look back on the Final with us now and chat to wining owner Daniel Ornstein, trainer Mark Robinson and sponsor Shane Rigney.
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Why not take a look back at last year's Time Juvenile Derby Final, won by the impressive Callaway Knegare.
If you cannot see the embedded video above, click here to view on our YouTube channel.
