Bockos Diamond Shatters Shelbourne Track Record

Bockos Diamond has solidified his place in history by becoming the fastest greyhound to ever cover the renowned 550-yard stretch at Shelbourne Park. In the previous round, he clocked an impressive 29.03, sparking speculation that an even faster time was within his reach. The incredible talent of this son of Dorotas Wildcat, trained by Graham Holland, made such predictions seem well-founded. Recording the second-fastest time ever set high expectations for even greater feats.

And he delivered. Stopping the timer at a stunning 28.94, Bockos Diamond surpassed all expectations. The last time the 29-second barrier was broken was in August 2020, when Pestana made history as the first dog to achieve it. The sight of a “28” on the clock electrified the greyhound racing community. With Bockos Diamond’s recent performance, there’s now talk of an even faster mark – perhaps 28.8? Only time will tell, but the anticipation is palpable.

Achieving this record in the opening heat of the night set a daunting standard for everyone else. It was akin to witnessing a flawless performance of Nessun Dorma at a school talent show, while knowing that your own basic rendition of Frère Jacques on the recorder wouldn't come close.