GREYHOUND TRADER return for the start of their October double-header this weekend, with an online auction running from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, before the team head north for their Sunderland Track Sale on October 22.
With vendors having closely monitored the success of Greyhound Trader’s online auctions throughout the year, it is clear that the format has made a strong impression. That has, thankfully for potential buyers, resulted in an outstanding selection being assembled for what promises to be the most impressive online auction yet.
Among the initial standouts is EPIC EVIE, entered by the Kennedy family. An April 2025-born bitch, she attracted plenty of praise on X after qualifying unraced at Thurles in a smart 28.82 (-40), and is already being regarded as one of Ireland’s hottest young prospects.
STONEPARK BROWNE brings a particularly strong CV to the sale, having previously won the Treaty Cup and currently holding the Limerick track record following his sensational 18.12 performance. FLEETING MOMENT, from the same age category, is another exciting prospect and boasts a 28.05 victory at Shelbourne Park.
Also from the same kennel is INDIAN MIST, winner of this year’s Tipperary Cup at Thurles. That same venue was also the stage for the prestigious Kasko unraced stake, which was won by ZACONEY MONTANA, who will now be available to the public through the auction.
The March 2025-born LUNA DASH could also attract significant attention, with the youngster heading into an ON3 final at Tralee on Saturday as the warm favourite after winning her semi-final in 28.51 last week. Another youngster currently making her mark in an unraced competition is April 2025 whelp RAZLDAZL CUDDLES, who caught the eye with an impressive 28.60 debut success at Shelbourne Park on Tuesday.
With this level of quality among a catalogue that also features several exciting prospects as young as 14 months old, there is every reason to believe this could be Greyhound Trader’s strongest online auction to date.
A preview of each lot can be viewed below:
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LOT 1 — AMIDUS CATHAL
January 2025 | Ballymac Best x Affable Aoife
A son of Ballymac Best who got off the mark in his only winning trial at Shelbourne Park last Saturday, recording 29.21. A promising young type who has plenty of scope to progress with experience.
LOT 2 — AMIDUS GRACE
January 2025 | Ballymac Best x Affable Aoife
A litter-sister to Cathal above, Grace was beaten six lengths in the same trial at Shelbourne Park, recording 29.63 herself. A respectable effort for a young bitch on her first appearance and one who should continue to improve with experience.
LOT 3 — AMIDUS HULK
May 2024 | The Other Kobe x Affable Aoife
A son of The Other Kobe who has won over both 525y and 550y at Shelbourne Park, showing impressive ability over each distance with victories in 28.18 and 29.65 respectively. An 18.54 trial at the same venue is also well worth noting for those with an eye on the Classic at Sunderland.
LOT 4 — BEAMING OLIVIA
May 2024 | Deerjet Sydney x Ballinabola Evie
A daughter of Deerjet Sydney who has won back-to-back races at Limerick in 28.93 and an impressive 28.75. Noted for finishing strongly on both occasions, she now takes her chance in a novice 750-yard race this weekend which should provide plenty of interest.
LOT 5 — BROC TWO BOYOS
August 2024 | Pestana x Melodys Molly
A son of Pestana who has won his last two races at Lifford in 28.96 and 29.23 (-20). A strong-running type who looks well suited to the 500m circuits in the UK.
LOT 6 — DROOPYS PACKAGE
March 2024 | Droopys Flytline x Droopys Hunch
A son of Droopys Flytline currently competing in A1 company at Central Park, with a best of 29.31 over the standard distance. Possessing useful early pace, he could be better suited to the shorter 480m circuits such as Monmore and Dunstall.
LOT 7 — EPIC EVIE
April 2025 | Good News x Good Woman
An outstanding prospect who qualified unraced at Thurles on Saturday night in a scintillating 28.82 (-40). A time of this standard is rarely seen from an unraced youngster at the venue, and coming from the Kennedy establishment, who regularly produce high-class sorts, she looks particularly exciting. Her sister Luna Dash made £10,700 at Hove, adding further appeal to her pedigree. One for those looking to compete at the highest level.
LOT 8 — FLEETING MOMENT
March 2023 | Coolavanny Calvn x Fleeting Angel
A proven performer who has won nine races in Ireland, including an impressive 28.05 victory at Shelbourne Park in mid-August. He followed this with a 28.23 trial at Cork ahead of the Laurels and looks the type to purchase with the Classic and All England Cup in mind.
LOT 9 — GROUCHOS JOE
April 2025 | Grouchos Duke x Ballybrack Lexi
Recently purchased for £700 at the Doncaster Sales after recording 29.63 over 450m, Grouchos Joe has since finished second in both of his subsequent trials at the same venue. Now ready to begin his racing career, he represents an interesting young prospect with plenty of scope for improvement.
LOT 10 — INDIAN MIST
November 2023 | Ballymac Cashout x Ballymac India
Winner of this year’s Tipperary Cup at Thurles, Indian Mist won his second-round heat in 28.77 (-40) before taking the final in 29.01 (-40). Less than two weeks later he backed this up with a 28.66 victory at Shelbourne Park before recording a smart 28.36 trial at Cork ahead of the Laurels. Another proven performer who could be an interesting late entrant for the All England Cup at Newcastle.
LOT 11 — JAYTEE DALLAS
October 2024 | Orchestrate x Ballyroe Elsie
A son of Orchestrate who has recorded two recent wins at Newbridge in 28.73 (-10) and 28.85 (-20). He also boasts a 28.48 (+20) at Limerick, highlighting his obvious ability. Currently in excellent form, he lines up in an A2 final on Saturday night and looks an interesting prospect for UK connections.
LOT 12 — LUNA DASH
March 2025 | Good News x Three Canons
An unbeaten daughter of Good News who has won both starts to date. She made a winning debut at Tralee in 29.22 (+10) before improving significantly to record an impressive 28.51 (+10) next time out. She lines up in Saturday night’s ON3 final as the warm favourite and looks an exciting young prospect with plenty more to come.
LOT 13 — MALLOGS HARDY
November 2024 | King Sheeran x Mallogs Dolly
A son of King Sheeran who was a recent winner at Clonmel in 28.84. A genuine wide seed, he looks a versatile type who should be well suited to a variety of 480–500m tracks.
LOT 14 — MAYBE
October 2024 | Dromana Bucko x Swanley Chick
A daughter of Dromana Bucko who scored a smart 28.64 at Limerick just two weeks ago. Out of the dam of the previous Dundalk track record holder, Maybe clearly has plenty of ability herself and lines up in the prestigious Kennedy Cup final at Limerick on Saturday night.
LOT 15 — NEWINN PICKLES
June 2025 | Ballymac Cashout x Newinn Cuckoo
A daughter of Ballymac Cashout who has no official mark to her name but has recorded an unofficial 29.14 at Clonmel, as demonstrated by the video attached to her profile. A talented half-sister to recent Irish Derby winner Bockos Gold, Pickles is an exciting young prospect with plenty of potential.
LOT 16 — ORCHID BELLE
October 2024 | Dorotas Wildcat x Cicero
A daughter of Dorotas Wildcat who has a race-winning 28.66 (+20) at Tralee to her name, as well as an eye-catching 32.81 victory over 600y at Limerick. Her ability over different distances highlights her versatility, while a smart 18.78 sprint trial at Limerick provides further evidence of her natural pace.
LOT 17 — RAZLDAZL CUDDLES
April 2025 | Ballymac Best x Razldazl Mya
A daughter of Ballymac Best who looks set to be one of the most sought-after lots in this weekend’s online auction following an impressive 28.60 debut victory at Shelbourne Park on Tuesday night. Fast away and always in command, this talented young bitch is eligible for both the Northern Puppy Derby and Monmore Puppy Derby.
LOT 18 — RAZLDAZL ROBYN
November 2024 | Droopys Scolari x Forest Willow
A daughter of Droopys Scolari who has yet to get off the mark but has recorded a respectable 28.70 at Shelbourne Park. Already tested over six bends at Waterford, she is a sister to Razldazl Bluesky, who topped last month’s online auction at £8,300.
LOT 19 — RAZLDAZL SEGER
April 2025 | Ballymac Best x Razldazl Mya
A son of Ballymac Best who recorded 29.21 when finishing fourth, beaten three lengths, on his debut at Shelbourne Park on Tuesday. Expected to improve significantly for the experience, his current owners believe he is capable of going considerably faster and he looks an interesting young prospect.
LOT 20 — SOAPY BUBBLES
October 2024 | Lenson Bocko x Sperrin Lass
A daughter of Lenson Bocko who is already an Open race winner at Star Pelaw, scoring in 28.59 for trainer Debbie Calvert. She has also won a B3 at Doncaster in 27.92 (+10), making her a ready-made UK performer for those looking to get to work straight away.
LOT 21 — STONEPARK BROWNE
April 2023 | Malachi x Coolavanny Ella
Regarded as one of Ireland’s leading sprinters over the past two years, Browne is a winner of the Treaty Cup at Limerick and etched his name into the history books when smashing the track record in the opening round with a scarcely believable 18.12. Other high-class form includes 18.32 at Shelbourne Park, 17.46 at Tralee and 20.94 at Dundalk. With 13 wins, all in SS0 company, he is an established top-class sprinter and would likely be prominent in the betting for the National Sprint at Nottingham in December.
LOT 22 — TROMORA CHERISH
August 2025 | Signet Ace x Tromora Merkle
A daughter of Signet Ace whose only mark to date is an impressive 29.83 (-20) at Galway, where she won her trial by 12 lengths. A superb effort at one of Ireland’s toughest venues for a 14-month-old pup, Cherish is bred to stay, with her dam Tromora Merkle being a half-sister to staying stars Ballymac Katie, Ballymac Taylor and Garfiney Blaze.
LOT 23 — TROMORA ELSA
August 2025 | Dorotas Wildcat x Coolavanny Palm
A daughter of Dorotas Wildcat who has yet to show her true potential, having been caught in messy official trials to date and recording a best of 30.51 at Limerick. In season in late August, this 14-month-old has had an interrupted schooling campaign but should have plenty of scope to improve and looks capable of developing into a useful grader.
LOT 24 — TROMORA MOUSE
August 2025 | Signet Ace x Tromora Merkle
A litter-sister to Cherish above, Mouse made her first official appearance at Limerick on Wednesday and ran out a convincing winner in 29.68. Connections had expected even better, highlighting the strong belief they hold in this 14-month-old pup, who looks an interesting young prospect with plenty of improvement to come.
LOT 25 — ZACONEY MONTANA
October 2024 | Ballymac Cashout x Windy Love
Winner of the prestigious Kasko unraced stake at Thurles last Saturday evening, Montana showed real determination to overcome early crowding at the first bend and get himself into winning contention. His calculated times have been consistently strong at the tough-running Tipperary circuit, with efforts of 28.75, 28.74 and 29.03 to his name. Another high-class entrant to bring this weekend’s online auction preview to a close.
RESERVES
LOT A — SLIPPY FRANCIS
August 2024 | Signet Ace x Slippy Scarlett
Purchased off an impressive 28.54 win at Tralee, Slippy Francis is yet to reproduce that form in the UK but remains lightly raced with just five starts. A black dog with plenty of potential to bounce back and plenty more to come.
LOT B — TASSIE TRUMP
March 2024 | The Other Kobe x Tassie Princess
Purchased off a promising 28.65 at Waterford, Tassie Trump has yet to replicate that form in the UK from two starts. With the Irish performance still relatively recent, he represents an interesting opportunity for someone prepared to take a chance on a return to his best form.
LOT C — ZENITH SCORPION
June 2023 | Ballyhimikin Jet x Ballymac Moana
Recently transferred from Romford to Monmore in a strategic move with the 480m distance considered likely to suit. A heat winner of the Silver Salver at Central Park earlier this year, he has a smart 24.11 best at Romford and offers plenty of experience.
LOT D — ZENITH SUNRISE
January 2024 | Orchestrate x Slaneyside Kerri
A consistent performer in A4/A5 at Romford, Sunrise may not be suited to the circuit and there is the potential for improvement over an extended distance. An interesting opportunity for an owner looking for a change of scenery and the chance to unlock further improvement.
