Talking Dogs on Thursday

On this week’s podcast, Barry previews the final of the €7,500 to the winner Clona Blaze At Stud Open 525.

Racing Manager at Curraheen Park Brian Collins and sponsor Kevin O’Brien join Barry along with connections of the six finalists, Graham Holland, Ray Patterson, Paul Hennessy and Chris Houlihan. Another bumper episode.

Well-known greyhound trainer Owen McKenna is Barry's guest on this week's episode.

The McKenna family have enjoyed a lot of great success over the decades, there's plenty to talk about. Owen recalls special memories with his dad, Ger, including the 1981 English Derby win in White City. He also speaks about his own successes and career in greyhound racing.

A man with plenty of great greyhound racing stories, have a listen.

This week's episode is a bumper double episode as Barry Drakes speaks to two men who've enjoyed great success in recent weeks.

In Part 1, he's joined by John Nallen (Hotel Minella) speaking about his family's involvement with greyhounds and how they bought the hotel from the sale of a greyhound. He also speaks about his recent success in the world of horse racing.

In Part 2 - Philip Rhodes speaks about his recent success with Dustys Bandit who won the Greyhound & Petworld Supersprint at Curraheen Park. A famous victory for East Cork kennel.

On this week's podcast, Barry previews the feature at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night, the €3,500 to the winner final of the Greyhound & Petworld Supersprint.

Barry chats with Curraheen Park Racing Manager Brian Collins and the connections of the six finalists Chris Houlihan, Andy Lynch, Daniel Nolan, Conor Crowley, Michael Donnelly and Philip Rhodes, along with Liam Murphy of the Greyhound & Petworld shop.

Barry Drake brings us a special bonus episode of the podcast to look ahead to a very big night in Waterford, the Select Stakes Final.

Barry chats with commentator Peter Fitzgerald and the connections of the six finalists Emma Buckley, Nicky Walsh, Robert Gleeson, Ray Patterson, Graham Holland and John Byrne.

The 2021 Select Stakes Final takes place in Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium on Tuesday 20th April. Racing is behind closed doors, so keep an eye on Talking Dogs and social media for updates.

Well known within greyhound circles, Pio Barry shares some wonderful greyhound racing stories with Barry in this podcast episode.

His Ballydoyle prefix has enjoyed some wonderful success, including the wonderful Ballydoyle Honey. He has great tales from both the greyhound and horse racing world.

It's a great listen.

Kevin O’Brien, well-known for his Clona prefix, is speaking about his life in greyhounds with Barry this week.

A passionate greyhound supporter, Kevin has enjoyed plenty of big race of success and shares some brilliant memories including of his Derby Finalist & Easter Cup winner, Clona Blaze.

Based in Clonakilty, Kevin is sponsoring a big event upcoming at Curraheen Park, the €17,500 Clona Blaze @ Stud Open 525 yard stake.

Barry Drake is joined by a host of guests this week to preview the Final of the Future Champion & Michael Fortune Memorial Unraced Stake at Enniscorthy.

Featuring interviews with Shea Campbell, Seamus Whelan, Paul Hennessy, Eamon Moore, Joe Devlin, Ian Fortune and Eilish McCann (Wexford GOBA).

Have a listen & best of luck to all the finalists.

Gearóid O'Brien from Dromana in West Waterford grew up with a huge interest in greyhounds, but his spina bifida was causing him problems and he was in and out of hospital.

He recently featured on RTE News with the story of how the Social Prescribing programme has helped him. Barry learns more about Gearóid's story.

Brian Collins (Racing Manager at Curraheen Park) speaks about the feature final on Saturday night, the final of the €10,500 SIS Cork Oaks. Brian also speaks about the upcoming Greyhound & Petworld Supersprint.

Conor McCormack is a young passionate greyhound supporter and he joins Barry on this week's podcast.

Conor, a regular in Shelbourne Park, talks about his passion and love for the sport.

They also speak about greyhounds making great pets and the wonderful care greyhounds get. Conor's dad Philip has hit the crossbar in two classic finals and they are always searching for the next big star. Plenty of talk about all things greyhounds - have a listen.