The International Greyhound Services team head to Sheffield’s Owlerton stadium on Wednesday 28th January 2026 for their first sale of the year. As usual a high quality group of young unraced and lightly raced greyhounds will be showcasing their abilities in the morning trials ahead of the afternoons auction. Food and drink will be available throughout the day at the stadium though if you can’t attend in person the usual online bidding will be available. Mark Pierrepont as ever guides to through the catalogue –
TRIAL 1
Tommys Tibet (Sep 2024) – Iconic Rory x Global Volcano
COMMENTS:
Tommys Tibet is an unraced pup from the Iconic Rory x Global Volcano litter. The dam’s stamina-laden influence combined with her own track achievements suggests this youngster is bred to stay further.
Tommys Hotshot (Sep 2024) – Iconic Rory x Global Volcano
COMMENTS:
A full brother to Tommys Tibet, with little between the pair at present. Schooling trials have been promising and both look open to improvement.
TRIAL 2
Kilmaloo Stilly (Jul 2024) – Ballymac Finn x Mary The Thief
COMMENTS:
Kilmaloo Stilly is a once-raced July 2024 dog who remains very much a work in progress. Still learning his craft, he looks capable of paying his way on the graded scene in the UK with time and racing. Won latest trial on 24 January by 10 lengths in 2999.
Kanturk Signet (Oct 2024) – Signet Ace x Clongeel Mills
COMMENTS:
Kanturk Signet is an unraced October 2024 dog with just two trials on his card at Cork, improving from 30.85 to 30.18 on his second look at the track. His dam, Clongeel Mills, is a well-proven producer of high-grade and open-class performers and this youngster looks sure to benefit from stiffer tests of stamina. Won latest trial on 24 January by 7 lengths in 3015.
TRIAL 3
My Eyes Only (Sep 2024) – Droopys Flytline x Million Dreams
COMMENTS:
My Eyes Only is an unraced September 2024 bitch by Droopys Flytline out of Million Dreams. The dam is well proven in the breeding paddocks, counting the likes of Bubbly Shadow amongst her offspring, runner-up in the 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial at Limerick. This youngster is bred to be useful and looks one with plenty of upside.
Indelible Mark (Sep 2024) – Droopys Flytline x Million Dreams
COMMENTS:
Indelible Mark is a full, unraced sister to My Eyes Only, with similar comments applying. Both ladies clearly hold future brood potential and have been reared and schooled to the high standards you would expect from the Brendan Matthews team.
TRIAL 4
Not Like Us (May 2024) – Ballymac Best x Paper Moon
COMMENTS:
Not Like Us is an unraced May 2024 bitch from the Ballymac Best x Paper Moon litter. She has just two trials on her card, winning both easily, first in 29.84 at Kilkenny and then improving to 29.22 at Cork. Paper Moon has already enjoyed success as a dam, including producing the 2021 Puppy Derby champion.
Have You Heard (May 2024) – Iconic Rory x Tibet
COMMENTS:
Have You Heard is an unraced May 2024 son of Iconic Rory out of Tibet. Tibet was a high-class performer on the track, winning opens at Galway, Clonmel, Longford and Shelbourne Park, and was also a finalist in the Sporting Press Irish Oaks of 2018. Since retiring she has proven herself a producer of top-class offspring including the 2021 English Puppy Derby champion Make Noise.
TRIAL 5
Hawkfield Impact (May 2024) – Ballyhimikin Jet x Hawkfield Mia
COMMENTS:
Hawkfield Impact is an unraced May 2024 bitch whose sprint trial at Newbridge was followed by a 30.67 effort over four bends at the same venue. Her dam, Hawkfield Mia, was a regular open race winner in Ireland before becoming an eight-time open winner at Romford in the UK. This youngster looks open to improvement, particularly when stepped up in distance.
Hawkfield Grant (Jun 2024) – Hawkfield Ozark x Swift Honora
COMMENTS:
Formerly known as Swift Grant, Hawkfield Grant is an unraced June 2024 dog who has won both trials on his card. He first scored at Shelbourne Park in 28.93 before following up with a sharp 17.99 sprint at Drumbo Park. Both efforts mark him down as a clear open-class prospect.
TRIAL 6
Above Or Below (Apr 2024) – Malachi x Coolavanny Chick
COMMENTS:
Above Or Below is an unraced April 2024 son of Malachi out of Coolavanny Chick. The dam was a top-class open performer who reached the final of the English Derby at Nottingham in 2020 and has since proven herself a producer of open and competition-class offspring. He has a sprint trial on his card plus a 2964 first time 525 at Limerick on 21 January. He remains open to any amount of improvement.
Knockdrum Crypto (Feb 2024) – Grangeview Ten x Droopys Lullaby
COMMENTS:
Knockdrum Crypto is a February 2024 dog with valuable race experience in Ireland. That experience is sure to stand him in good stead on the graded scene here in the UK, where he looks capable of making steady progress.
TRIAL 7
Da Short Haul (Apr 2024) – Drumantine x Pennys Lauren
COMMENTS:
Da Short Haul hails from the Brendan Matthews team and is a daughter of the hugely promising stud Drumantine out of Pennys Lauren. She has already posted 29.06 at Shelbourne Park and looks sure to improve massively on that with maturity. Plenty to come from a really exciting youngster. She was beaten just a length in 4th on 31 January, when crowded on the run up, at Shelbourne over 550yds recording 3032
Not Thatusasked (Sep 2024) – Droopys Got It x Wide Open
COMMENTS:
Not Thatusasked is an unraced September 2024 bitch from the Droopys Got It x Wide Open litter. The dam was a sensational competition-class performer and finalist in the 2022 Matchbook Maiden Derby. This bitch has been schooling well for the Brendan Matthews team and looks one for the short term on the track and as a potential brood further down the line.
TRIAL 8
Tommys Ina (Sep 2024) – Iconic Rory x Global Volcano
COMMENTS:
Tommys Ina is an unraced September 2024 daughter of Iconic Rory out of Global Volcano. She has already posted a best of 29.75 at Cork and looks sure to improve for both age and distance as her breeding suggests.
Tommys Ruth (Sep 2024) – Iconic Rory x Global Volcano
COMMENTS:
A full sister to Tommys Ina, Ruth has so far posted a best of 30.04 at Cork. Little between the pair at this stage and she too looks sure to improve with time and racing.
TRIAL 9
Colrose Queen (Jun 2023) – Ballyhimikin Jet x Kishlawn Shakira
COMMENTS:
Colrose Queen is a June 2023 daughter of Ballyhimikin Jet and Kishlawn Shakira. Her form to date in Ireland has been moderate, but she looks the type to pay her way for any graded kennel here in England.
Foulkscourt Bono (Feb 2024) – Good Cody x Foulkscourt Peg
COMMENTS:
Foulkscourt Bono is a lightly raced February 2024 son of Good Cody and Foulkscourt Peg. He will race in high grade and is already a winner on Irish soil, posting 18.09 at Drumbo Park and a superb calculated 2866 win over 525yds at Drumbo on 24 January where he showed exceptional early pace. One to keep an eye on at the sale – ready and loaded for the open race scene.
TRIAL 10
Good Teddy (Jul 2024) – Ballyhimikin Jet x Good Diva
COMMENTS:
Good Teddy hails from the Kennedy team and that usually means class. A July 2024 youngster from the Ballyhimikin Jet x Good Diva litter, he has been showing plenty of promise during rearing and early schooling and looks an exciting prospect.
Good Gucci (Sep 2024) – Good Cody x Ballymac Arminta
COMMENTS:
Another well-bred bitch from the Kennedy team, this September 2024 whelp is by Good Cody out of Ballymac Arminta. Arminta was a superstar performer on the track and has since proven herself a brood of the highest class. This bitch is bred to be special and holds obvious future brood potential.
TRIAL 11
Goldstar Michael (Sep 2023) – Ice On Fire x Paradise Asia
COMMENTS:
Goldstar Michael is an experienced September 2023 dog who won on debut in Ireland when leading all the way at Clonmel in 29.17. He has had little luck since and could very well benefit from a fresh start here in the UK.
Slipalong Don (Oct 2022) – Malchi x Slipalong Magic
COMMENTS:
An older dog, used to the Clonmel circuit, so could be a useful cheap addition to a kennel at one of the stiffer tracks.
TRIAL 12
Withme Withoutme (Sep 2024) – Droopys Flytline x Million Dreams
COMMENTS:
Withme Withoutme is another unraced bitch from the Droopys Flytline x Million Dreams litter and has been showing super promise to the Brendan Matthews team.
Cat Withnopulse (Sep 2024) – Droopys Flytline x Million Dreams
COMMENTS:
A sister to Withme Withoutme, My Eyes Only and Indelible Mark, Cat Withnopulse comes from a very exciting litter and is another showing plenty of promise.
TRIAL 13
Droopys About (Sep 2024) – Coolavanny Hoffa x Droopys Filly
COMMENTS:
Droopys About is an unraced September 2024 youngster by Coolavanny Hoffa from the maiden litter of the pacey open class performer Droopys Filly. Stunning potential from this unexposed product of the famed Droopys academy.
Droopys Salou (Aug 2024) – Droopys Got It x Blueberry Bullet
COMMENTS:
Droopys Salou is another unraced youngster from powerful bloodlines and looks sure to improve with time and experience. A daughter of Droopys Got It out of the superstar staying bitch Blueberry Bullet. Bred to stay forever this lad won’t come into his own for months to come.
TRIAL 14
Onward Upward (Aug 2024) – Ballymac Cashout x Maytown Bard
COMMENTS:
Onward Upward arrives without a mark on his card. He hails from the famed Ronan McCusker kennel and is bred for the job, with Maytown Bard a proven producer of open-class performers. Yet to race but well schooled and educated as you would expect from the McCusker team.
When Its Over (Aug 2024) – Ballymac Cashout x Maytown Bard
COMMENTS:
A full sister to Onward Upward, When Its Over has also been showing promise during schooling. With her bloodlines she could also make a valuable brood further down the line.
TRIAL 15
Good Molly (Jul 2024) – Ballyhimikin Jet x Good Diva
COMMENTS:
Good Molly is an unraced July 2024 daughter of Ballyhimikin Jet out of Good Diva, an open-class winning bitch and proven producer. From the Kennedy team, this young lady is sure to improve massively on the 17.00 recorded in her sole trial to date.
Epic Apollo (Jul 2024) – Ballyhimikin Jet x Good Diva
COMMENTS:
Epic Apollo is another unraced July 2024 youngster from the Ballyhimikin Jet x Good Diva litter. Like all Team Kennedy products he will arrive with new connections in top shape.
TRIAL 16
Droopys Newline (Oct 2024) – Droopys Flytline x Droopys Dancer
COMMENTS:
Droopys Newline is an unraced October 2024 dog from the powerful Droopys Flytline line and looks sure to improve for quite sometime. Droopys Dancer is hugely well proven in the breeding paddocks counting amongst others Droopys Kathleen amongst her esteemed offspring.
Droopys Brainy (Jul 2024) – Good Cody x Droopys Berry
COMMENTS:
Droopys Brainy is an unraced July 2024 dog who is bred to be special. A son of Good Cody out of the competition class producing dam Droopys Berry this lad will be on many short lists and is a hugely exciting prospect.
TRIAL 17
Ballinabola Orla (Feb 2024) – Glengar Bale x Dolls Lady
COMMENTS:
Ballinabola Orla is a February 2024 bitch who led all the way when winning on debut at Enniscorthy in 29.33. Her dam is a half-sister to the 2017 English Derby champion Astute Missile, marking her as one with strong credentials.
Ballinabola Josh (May 2024) – Deerjet Sydney x Ballinabola Evie
COMMENTS:
Ballinabola Josh is a lightly raced May 2024 dog who has shown good early pace in his races to date, posting a best of 29.45 at Enniscorthy. He should be well suited by sprint trips and sharp four-bend tracks in the UK.
TRIAL 18
Traffic Control (Nov 2024) – Pestana x Thisonesforyou
COMMENTS:
Traffic Control is an unraced November 2024 dog reared and schooled by the respected Sean Conway team. By the exciting Pestana and out of an unraced daughter of Unlock Unlock, he is sure to attract plenty of interest.
Wipe The Slate (Aug 2024) – Ballymac Cashout x Maytown Bard
COMMENTS:
Wipe The Slate is an unraced August 2024 bitch reared and schooled to the impeccable standards of the Sean Conway team. Her preparation will stand her in good stead moving forward.
TRIAL 19
Droopys Vicar (Sep 2024) – Coolavanny Hoffa x Droopys Filly
COMMENTS:
Droopys Vicar is an unraced September 2024 youngster from the litter of Coolavanny Hoffa and Droopys Filly. Plenty left in the locker for new connections but has been reared and schooled to the usual high standards expected of the Droopys team.
Droopys Treat (Aug 2024) – Droopys Got It x Blueberry Bullet
COMMENTS:
Droopys Treat is another unraced August 2024 youngster from the hugely promising litterof Droopys Got It and Blueberry Bullet. Bred to stay extreme trips this lady won’t be seen at her best for many months to come.
TRIAL 20
Unquestionable (Jan 2024) Koblenz x Unlock Unlock
COMMENTS:
January 2024 bitch by Koblenz out of Unlock Unlock. Strong runner and will appreciate the galloping circuits here in the UK. Won well at Dundalk on 31 January in a decent 2873.
Blow Out (May 2024) – Dromana Bucko x Unbeatable
COMMENTS:
Blow Out is a lightly raced May 2024 bitch who showed real promise when winning at Dundalk in 21.48. She has already posted 29.17 at Shelbourne Park and looks sure to improve further.
TRIAL 21
Famous Enough (Sep 2024) – Ballymac Best x Florence Cake
COMMENTS:
Famous Enough is a September 2024 bitch who has been schooling well for the McCusker team and looks to have a bright future.
Real Action (Sep 2024) – Ballymac Best x Florence Cake
COMMENTS:
A full brother to Famous Enough, Real Action has also been making the McCusker team sit up and take notice during schooling. Hugely promising youngster.
TRIAL 22
Hawkfield Kopek (May 2024) – Koblenz x Hawkfield Breeze
COMMENTS:
Hawkfield Kopek has just one educational sprint on his card but looks destined for further. He has already posted a wide-margin trial victory at Galway in 29.68 and is showing all the right signs.
Gizmo Omega (Sep 2024) – Gizmo Cash x Canyar
COMMENTS:
Gizmo Omega is an unraced September 2024 dog from a dam who was a regular open-class winner and proven producer of pace.
TRIAL 23
Lightupthedark (Sep 2024) – Ballymac Best x Florence Cake
COMMENTS:
Lightupthedark is a stunning blue brindle dog who has been showing the McCusker team plenty of ability to match his looks.
Pressure Tie (Aug 2024) – Ballymac Cashout x Das Eadaoin
COMMENTS:
Pressure Tie arrives without a mark on his card. An August 2024 youngster who has been pleasing the McCusker team and should attract plenty of attention on sales day.
TRIAL 24
Droopys Trendy (Sep 2024) – King Sheeran x Solid Serene
COMMENTS:
Droopys Trendy is an unraced September 2024 youngster hailing from the maiden litter of Solid Serene an open class track performer hailing from the Ballymac Razl damline. Really interesting sort and literally could be anything.
Droopys Suirway (Sep 2024) – King Sheeran x Droopys Fia
COMMENTS:
Droopys Suirway is an unraced September 2024 youngster and another who should benefit from racing and experience. Hailing from Droopys Fia a bitch who is well proven as a producer of competition class performers including the 2024 Irish Laurels Finalist Droopys Polish amongst many other talented individuals. This stunning dog could be destined for a career at the top of the sport.
TRIAL 25
Romantic Yvonne (Jan 2024) – Ballymac Cashout x Me Gail
COMMENTS:
Romantic Yvonne is an experienced three-time race winner who certainly knows her job. A bitch who starts and stays and will win more than her fair share for new connections.
Romantic Bingo (Jun 2024) – Coolavanny Hoffa x Stonepark Molly
COMMENTS:
Romantic Bingo is a June 2024 bitch with just one race on her card. Knocked over on debut at Kilkenny, she has since trialled well at Drumbo Park and is ready to return as soon as she qualifies, with quick progression through the grades anticipated.
RESERVES
A) BALLINABOLA IRIS –Unusually coloured May 2024 white and dun bitch. Handful of graded races on the card in Ireland and will make mid grade here in the UK.
B) DA REALIST –April 2024 bitch by Drumantine out of Pennys Lauren. More to come off a moderate card so far with improvement likely for sometime yet.
C) SILVERHILL SHORT –June 2024 son of Lenson Bocko with an 1864 race victory already on the card at Drumbo Park.
D) TOMMYS GOLDSTAR –Not a mark on the card of this bitch who is a member of the September 2024 litter of Iconic Rory and Global Volcano. Bred to stay.
