Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels draw

Irish Laurels Draw

Big-race action returns to Curraheen Park on Saturday as the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels gets underway.

Crafty Shivoo landed the prestigious title at the Cork circuit in 2024 and the draw for this year’s renewal was made on Monday night. The full draw can be found here.

The Laurels offers a first prize of €30,000 to the winner, with an overall prize fund of over €60,000, making it one of the richest and most competitive greyhound events in Ireland.

Speaking at the launch, Tim Lucey, CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland, underlined the importance of the Laurels, “Sponsored by Bar One Racing and a combination of greyhound fans locally, nationally, and internationally through the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing, the Irish Greyhound Laurels holds a special place in greyhound communities everywhere. Since joining forces with Bar One Racing in 2023, we have ensured that this event remains one of the most high-profile races on the Irish racing calendar.”

Barney O'Hare, CEO Of Bar One said, "We are very proud to support the Irish Greyhound Laurels for the third year in a row. This competition is a true highlight of the racing calendar, showcasing the passion, tradition, and quality that make this sport so special. A special thanks to the management and staff at Curraheen Park, whose commitment ensures the Laurels continues to be one of the standout events in Irish greyhound racing."

Here is the full schedule for the event:

1st Round Saturday 11th October 2025

2nd Round Saturday 18th October 2025

3rd Round Saturday 25th October 2025

Semi-Final Saturday 1st November 2025

Final Saturday 8th November 2025

Silverhill Freya heads the betting with the sponsors following her brilliant unbeaten run through the bet365 Empress Stakes at Towcester last month.

Graham Holland’s bitch edges favouritism over Solo And Go, who won impressively on Irish Derby Final night at Shelbourne Park last time out, and Droopys Patriot.

Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels- prices from the sponsors:

Silverhill Freya 10

Solo And Go 12

Droopys Patriot 12

Cheque For Cash 14

Shanahee Boomer 16

Magical On Fire 16

Lennies Desire 16

Ballyhimikin Rio 20

Barefoot On Fire 20

Magical Keith 20

Newinn Bambi 20

Born Braver 20

Unanimous Leo 20

Bushpark Mel 20

Ballymac Brendan 20

Betgoodwin Ben

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