Today, Shelbourne Park will host the eagerly anticipated opening round of the Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks, showcasing some of the finest talent in greyhound racing. With a substantial €10,000 prize awaiting the winner, the competition has attracted a stellar lineup of elite contenders.
Among the standout participants are five champions from the Winter Racing Festival, including Grangeclare Lady and Drive On Beauty, both celebrated for their outstanding performances. Six-bend specialists Pennys Cailin and Youandme Babe, alongside Winter Racing Festival Bitch 525 winner Is She There, add further prestige to the event.
The entry list is brimming with exceptional talent, featuring names such as Coolavanny Ogie, Fashion Model, Lets Go Bubbles, Arent We All, Ardera Freya, Velvet Duchess, Deelish Nora, Silverhill Freya, and Mustang Sally. The final heat of the round promises to be a showstopper, with a high-calibre lineup that includes Short Grip, Mustang Fever, Clonfert Annie, Westway Rossa, Hawkfield Abbie, and Drombeg Pearl poised to deliver a thrilling contest.
With such an impressive roster of greyhounds set to compete, the opening round is sure to provide an unforgettable evening of high-class racing and excitement for fans.