Your Irish Derby 2011 ante post portfolio?

Tyrur Big Mike e/w 20/1 1st 6


That is all

Had a little dabble on Razdazl George at 33s.

5pts Tyrur Big Mike @ 20/1
1.25pts Makeshift @ 40/1
0.75pts Melodys Royal @ 50/1

deffo 1 more dog i want to add to it but will give it some more time

have bet makeshift for both derbys at40/1 although i think the irish one will be alot harder to win. laddys seem to be leading the way with ew first 6 theres value to be had

5pts Tyrur Big Mike @ 20/1
1.25pts Makeshift @ 40/1
1pt Melodys Royal @ 50/1
1.25pts Razldazl George @ 33/1

More on Tyrur Big Mike at 20/1 e/w 1st 6

It’s been the dream of everybody involved in greyhound racing and eventually it is set to come to pass. The 2011 Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby is set to become a truly International Championship with the news that the Australians are planning to race some of their top dogs in the event this year. This could mean that our Derby may include Irish, English, Australian, American and European bred and trained greyhounds – what a prospect!

This sensational news arrived from Melbourne today with the confirmation that leading Victoria trainers Graeme Bate and Robert Britton intend to bring teams of greyhounds over to Ireland with the Derby the specific target.

The two Lara based trainers have decided to pool their talents and make a genuine bid to win the Irish Derby. Bate and Britton are currently inoculating a 12-dog team that will eventually be whittled down to a realistic team of four or less young but determined and talented chasers. They have had their first round of rabies shots with further vaccinations to come.

The trainers have already costed the campaign with JetPets, who would handle the transportation details. It has even been suggested that JetPets boss Sandy Matheson may act as Tour Leader to Ireland. Already, plans are advanced for a large supporting group of Aussie greyhound enthusiasts to make the trip over for the latter stages of the Derby.

Robert Britton, who hosted a memorable BBQ for the visiting Irish group on our last trip Down Under, is a terrific advocate for international competition and he actually raced two dogs in the ill-fated Derby Lane Million.

GOLDEN BASE

Graeme Bate said: “Look, I’m not in this for the money. I’ve had a terrific couple of years with Paul Wheeler’s dogs. I’ve done and won just about everything I could possibly do here. It would be just fantastic to be able to go over there with a couple of dogs and have a red hot crack”.

Bate and Britton will be calling on the assistance of young Tipperary trainer Tommy O’Donovan who spent some time with Britton last year. They will be based with Pat Dalton in Golden and hope to set up base there approximately three weeks before the Derby commences on August 4th.

Among the dogs that Bate has inoculated are Up And Away, Alita Ellen, Allen Elroy and the Paul Wheeler owned racers Martilli Bale, Shereen Bale, Stanford Bale, Stefan Bale and Tonneli Bale – all top grade sprinters. An intriguing possible from Britton’s kennel is the brilliant Hutmaker, a grand son of Gentle Memory which Pat Dalton sent to Melbourne to challenge for the Topgun back in 2000. His sire is none other than Shelbourne specialist Premier Fantasy. Britton also has an American racer called Flight Plan as well as Benforcer and a highly rated young pup that is due to make his debut shortly.

Leading Australian greyhound correspondent Peter Pearson says: “Having witnessed first-hand the pandemonium associated with the build up and then the celebratory scenes of an Irish Derby, I hope the two Aussie trailblazers get to experience the same excitement and Craic that engulfs the world’s greatest greyhound race later this year. It would be great if they bid to wrest this wonderful and historic championship from a land that lives and breathes greyhound racing”.

NOW THE YANKS EYE OUR DERBY

Sunday, February 13th

First it was the Aussies and now it appears that the Americans will also be challenging for the Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby at Shelbourne Park in August.

Listowel native Fr Bryan Dalton has been a wonderful supporter of Irish greyhound racing and has raced Kiowa Myth in the Derby over the last two years. Speaking yesterday from Florida he intimated that he is likely to be represented again this year.

Dalton thoroughly enjoyed the Kiowa Myth involvement for the past two years and is determined to have a real crack at the classic. He said: “I have a few dogs running in Memphis at the moment and I may send over at least one of them. The top one would be a dog called Jonathan Swift and the other is Samuel Beckett. They have gone up to A Grade at the moment and if they hold their form then they could be on their way over to Mossie O’Connor”.

The two dogs are litter brothers by Soprano Drive out of the Dalton owned Deerfield Marley. Stressing the value Fr Dalton places on Irish culture the names of the five members of the litter are Jonathan Swift, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, Brenda Fricker and Roma Downey.

Meanwhile, Ladbrokes’ Trading Manager Richard Harkness has been quick off the mark with prices about the chances of an Australian victory in the Irish Derby. He said: “We commend both Graeme Bate and Robert Britton for taking this unprecedented step and would like to thank them for increasing the excitement and profile of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com Irish Greyhound Derby”.

However, he is offering 16-1 about any of the Australian raiders winning the classic while the Sandown Laurels winner Up And Away has been quoted at 50-1 and fellow raider Hutmaker at the same price.

There is no doubt about the quality of the Aussie trackers but the big question is how they will adapt to the totally different Irish racing system. It really has added tremendous interest to an already intriguing competition.


Bloody foreigners takin over

Roma Downey - what a cultural icon and national treasure

most companies ew 1/4 first 4 was this always the case.wouldnt be interested with that

Lads and 365 are 1st 6

does anyone know the wellbeing of tyrur mcguigan. was thinking of having a bit on with laddys 25/1 ew first 6, but would like to know how he is first. thanks

gone in with my first anti post punt ive had £25ew on leeview jet 66s first 6

McGuigan trials Saturday night

Out of action since he scored that remarkable victory in last year’s Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby final, Tyrur McGuigan is booked in for a trial at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.

McGuigan improved with each run through last year’s Derby and set a new record for a Derby final as he led home his brother Tyrur Big Mike.

However McGuigan was badly held up with a problem earlier this year and is only now setting out on the road towards the defence of his title. Meanwhile, Big Mike will also be a runner on Saturday when he contests an Open 550 where his rivals will be Broadstrand Lad, Quick Lee, Simple Class, Smooth Daddy and Fatboyz Tyson.

Swashbuckling Irish Derby winner Tyrur McGuigan made a first public appearance since his historic surge to glory last September when doing a very impressive sprint trial before racing at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.

The son of Brett Lee and Tyrur Temptress led home his litter brother Big Mike in the fastest time ever recorded in an Irish Derby final but hadn’t been seen since due to some training problems.

But McGuigan has really come into form in recent weeks and he looked a picture as Conor Fahy walked him to traps on Saturday night. His clock of 18.70 for the Shelbourne sprint would have to be rated an exceptional effort considering the lengthy lay-off.

The townviewfoods.com Champion Stakes and a defence of the Ladbroke.com Irish Derby is now the likely route for the champion.

Broadstrand Lad added e/w at 25/1

Paradise Casino added @ 33/1, onyl got €40 on online so had to go around the shops this morning, what rerally pisses me off is they won't lay me any more online yet don't cut the price, if they are willing to lay it for more than what does it matter if i take more of it? [>o]

Ladbrookes offer a special bet of 16/1 any aussie dog to win the derby, wonder if theres a Brett lee amoung them Have to say i love the irish derby i have been very lucky to back tyrur mcguigan at 50/1 with boyles at the q/finals stage last year and S. F put up shelbourne aston at a big price a few years back, i never miss the heats even though i not a regular at the dogs there just something special about the irish greyhound derby. i look forward to the forum posts in the coming weeks. TY for the excellent info in the last years. frank[;)]

Paradise Casino at 33s added

As BJG posted yesterday, i've finally succumbed to probably the totally obvious and had some 25s Broadstrand

second ante post bet Uncle Eoin 66s £25ew the time and the going last week just looked good on the eye bit of risk hope for a great run tonite

^^^ you certainly got a good run Saturday and he must still represent value if he can keep it up.

Shaneboy Fantasy was very impressive and I am waiting to see what Rattling Tank is like around Shelbourne as he beat Shaneboy a couple of times in Tralee.

Fatboyz Tyson must also be considered. 28.30 is a sign of rude health!

Droopys Twirl 33/1

leeview jet 66sew
kingo 33s winonly
uncle eoin 66ew
slippery bob 66sew
slick seattle 33s 25s winonly
thats all im going to war with

Cracking man 33/1+ e/w Looks a reasonable selection!

he is not going for the Derby - do not back him!!

Cheers Premier,billys still had it in the betting last night 33/1, whats the problem with them irish boys dont they want to run there good youngsters, the quality of this race drops by the day, jesus i can understand savva wanting to run droopys greg now.

He is owned by 2 English lads metro, Shaun and Alf (Hovex) own him. He is going for the Laurels and the Sprint Cup, they had a decision between which event to go for and think that 525y will suit better than 550y at the moment, the lads have been very forthcoming with their plans and deserve credit for that.

Oh well good bet in the laurels me thinks!

Definite Opinion likely to be retired

I had to rub my eyes as i thought i was seeing things but yes the sponsors really are going 8/1 Jayfkay jeez that is short

So far.....

Tyrur McGuigan @ 20's
Droopys Twirl @ 33's
Meadow Bank Owl @ 50's
Moes Tavern @ 66's

Not sure I fancy anything else from what I've seen and not much more time to be impressed either!

Piercestown Sand 100/1 e/w 6 places
Meadow Bank Owl 50/1 e/w 6 places

Meadow Bank Owl - a major player if it turns up?(is it injured?) 

Deerfield Sing - most interesting but plenty short enough even now.

a bit sick about cracking man did not look out of place in this event.

Why do u think its injured

Ran last week and is runnin this sat night too

was wondering the same, looked fine to me passing the line and all the way to the pick up

Price not avaolable everywhere? di wonder if there were any doubts, Thanks anyway looks very classy to my eyes and better than droopys greg!

He is priced, he is 5/2 biggest for the Champion Plate final Saturday night and is 50/1 biggest with the sponsors for the Derby, 33/1 elsewhere

50/1 wont be there long.

sry 33/1 with the sponsors, was 50/1 on Tuesday

The 50s went yest imo woth the sponsors, well it should have

my €1 win wouldn't of made them cut it

They had no prices in shop yest, i had to make a scene

Were up on the site but none on the system in the shops [smiley:crazy]

I stay away from the shops as much as possible these days, especially ladcrokes shops, just full of knackers

Tyrur Big Mike @ 20/1
Razldazl George @ 33/1 + 25/1
Broadstrand Lad @ 25/1
Paradise Casino @ 33/1
Makeshift @ 40/1
Melodys Royal @ 50/1
Meadow Bank Owl @ 50/1
Westmead Maldini @ 66/1


Not my best year so far, you can't really be confident in Big Mike (may have got involved in him too early this time) until he shows the sparkle of last year and Paradise Casino looked crippled last week.

SF IVE BACKED MALDINI OF THE LEGER 25S HILLS
JUST THINK HE BETTER OVER 6 BENDS
WILL MALDINI TURN UP GREG KEEPS ****G UP HIS LINES
WOULD THEY COME OVER AS APAIR OT NOT AT ALL?

westmead owner has said Maldini is coming over so i backed him, he has always been honest and forthcoming with plans for his fathers dogs.

Backed McGuigan again on the back of his win last night. Thought he did very well after the horrid bang he took off the final bend. This dog is going to be flying come the Derby and there's no dog in the competition which will come close to leading him when he breaks!

Barefoot Bullet 33/1 - great trial Saturday night, will go into the comp fresh and must be a big chance of being in another final on Sept 10th


Rockchase Bullet 66/1 - showed real good pace the other night after falling out and getting hampered at boxes. He has shown he has good early and brilliant middle speed in his trials and if he could start to come away better he could turn into a major player

ty mike and ty mcg to finish 1st and 2nd in any order in the final 150/1,for both to get to the final 40/1, for both to get to the s/final 12/1 , irish derby specials with Ladbrookes, any value in any of these bets? ty frank

1st and 2nd should have another 4 zero's on it in my opinion.

Both to get to the final or semi final, i don't know 1 missed break and either is probably in big trouble.


It's not the type of bet i usually do so i wouldn't be that much help to be honest, go with your gut [;)]

Ballymac Reilly 250/1 e/w

JUST had 50 sheets on bugutti at 33s top class run that first round