Star Pelaw Sales Preview – Thursday 14th May 2026
The Greyhound Trader team return to the excellent Star Pelaw venue on Thursday 14th May 2026 for what promises to be another highly enjoyable daytime sale. Star Pelaw continues to establish itself as one of the friendliest and most welcoming family-run tracks in the country and buyers travelling in can once again look forward to an excellent breakfast on arrival, while quality food and drink will be available throughout the day. Credit must also go to Kim Samzone, Head of Greyhound Racing Operations, who continues to do an outstanding job on behalf of the company and is always both professional and a pleasure to deal with.
The venue will open to the public at approximately 9am, with trials set to commence at around 10am. The auction itself will take place approximately half an hour after the conclusion of the final trial.
There are a variety of young greyhounds available throughout the catalogue to suit all pockets, with the vast majority either unraced or only lightly raced. Several entries arrive with appealing pedigrees and minimal schooling, while others have already shown enough ability on the track to suggest they can quickly pay their way in England.
A number of these lots arrive with only limited public evidence, but several have already clocked performances that catch the eye on paper. This latest sales preview is expertly brought to you by Mark Pierrepont.
Trial 1
LOT 1 – GRIPWELL CAMMY (d Ballymac Cashout – Source Of Joy, June 2024)
Gripwell Cammy has won each of his three public trials to date including a smart 18.18 success at Newbridge in April. He also stayed on strongly when winning a 525-yard Newbridge trial in January in 30.09. The pedigree is another obvious attraction as dam Source Of Joy is already a proven producer of open class performers including the talented Moustows Muttley, who won top grade and open class sprint company regularly at Hove.
LOT 2 – GRIPWELL SAMMY (d Ballymac Cashout – Source Of Joy, June 2024)
Gripwell Sammy has already shown plenty of pace in sprint company. He won an ON1/N3 contest at Drumbo in March by four and a half lengths before finishing third behind Costalotmore at Newbridge after meeting trouble in running. His early speed could see him well suited to the sharper four bend tracks and possibly sprint distances. Like his litter brother, he is out of Source Of Joy, a proven producer of open class performers headed by Hove sprint star Moustows Muttley.
Trial 2
LOT 3 – RUMBLE STRIP (b Grangeview Ten – Sooty Centurion, October 2024)
Rumble Strip is a nicely bred October 2024 bitch by Grangeview Ten out of Sooty Centurion. No official form is available at present, although favourable reports have emerged from schooling trials. The dam was a regular top-grade winner and also competed in open class company.
LOT 4 – ACES WILD (d Signet Ace – Montana Fantasy, August 2024)
Aces Wild already has a Cork victory to his name after making all in an A9/A10 contest over 525 yards earlier this month in 29.93. His previous Cork outing can be forgiven after he stumbled at the second bend. The manner in which he shows early suggests the sharper four bend tracks and possibly sprint distances may suit. The pedigree also catches the eye as dam Montana Fantasy landed the €24,000 to the winner Curraheen Park Spring Derby Final in 2023 and also reached the final of the Munster Oaks at Waterford the same year. She has already established herself as a producer of open class performers.
Trial 3
LOT 5 – AERO FLORAL (b Droopys Sydney – Bockos Leah, September 2024)
Aero Floral is a British bred September 2024 bitch by Droopys Sydney out of Bockos Leah. Still awaiting a first official outing, though positive reports have emerged from schooling trials. Her British bred status will make her eligible for the many valuable British Bred competitions staged throughout the year. Dam Bockos Leah was herself a proven open class performer over both four and six bends.
LOT 6 – STATSMAN (d Signet Ace – Deelish Oreo, July 2024)
Statsman opened his account at Dundalk earlier this month when winning an S7/S10 contest over 400 yards in 21.82. He also recorded a 525-yard trial success at Dundalk in March in 30.00. Dam Deelish Oreo has developed a strong reputation in the breeding paddock and is responsible for several quality open and competition class performers, most notably Lennies Tank, who produced a hugely impressive display in the opening round of the 2026 English Derby at Towcester after previously finishing runner-up in the Easter Cup Final at Shelbourne Park.
Trial 4
LOT 7 – HASTY SHEILA (b Swords Rex – Keplar Fourteen, September 2024)
Hasty Sheila brings several recent Clonmel runs into the sale including a runner-up effort behind Minor Cashout in an A6/A7 contest in April in 29.97.
LOT 8 – BURNPARK BRADLEY (d Grangeview Ten – Burnpark Blossom, July 2024)
Burnpark Bradley won a 350-yard trial at Limerick in April in 19.37 and was also second behind Knockalton Spark in an ON2 contest at Galway in March. His early pace could see him effective around the sharper four bend tracks.
Trial 5
LOT 9 – AMAZING REX (d Ballyhimikin Rex – Charming Pet, January 2025)
Amazing Rex is a nicely bred January 2025 dog by Ballyhimikin Rex out of Charming Pet. No official form is available at present, though reports from Ireland suggest he has pleased in schooling trials. Dam Charming Pet competed in open class company before really coming into her own as a brood bitch, notably producing Lennies Dream, a finalist in the 2025 Shelbourne Maiden Derby.
LOT 10 – ROYAL NAVY (d Signet Ace – Billys Diva, December 2024)
Royal Navy is a nicely bred December 2024 dog by Signet Ace out of Billys Diva. Still awaiting a first official outing, although encouraging reports have emerged from schooling trials. Billys Diva memorably landed the English Oaks in 2021 and has regularly produced open class performers since retiring to the breeding paddock.
Trial 6
LOT 11 – RATHMEEHAN VIEW (b Grangeview Ten – Burnpark Blossom, July 2024)
Rathmeehan View has shown consistency in Galway sprint company. Her best recent effort came when second behind Clonearl Flyer in an ON2 contest at Galway in March in 19.29.
LOT 12 – FERCULLEN CHAMP (d Ballymac Cashout – Dryland Sally, August 2024)
Fercullen Champ is a nicely bred August 2024 dog by Ballymac Cashout out of Dryland Sally. No official form is available at present, although favourable reports have emerged regarding schooling trials. Dryland Sally is already a proven producer of open class performers.
Trial 7
LOT 13 – DROOPYS LITEFOOT (d Droopys Sydney – Droopys See It, November 2024)
Droopys Litefoot is a nicely bred November 2024 dog by Droopys Sydney out of Droopys See It. No official form is available, though positive reports have emerged from early schooling work. The pedigree is particularly appealing as Droopys See It hails from the famed Droopys Zero dam line and is a full sister to the 2024 Kent Derby champion Droopys Display, who landed that title in a track record 28.45.
LOT 14 – DROOPYS SEDUCER (b Dorotas Wildcat – Droopys Hunch, January 2025)
Droopys Seducer is a January 2025 bitch by Dorotas Wildcat out of Droopys Hunch. Still awaiting a first official outing, although reports from Ireland suggest she has progressed nicely through schooling trials. Droopys Hunch has consistently produced open and competition class performers and remains one of the standout brood lines in training.
Trial 8
LOT 15 – FAST AND FIERCE (d Good Cody – Dysert Queen, October 2024)
Fast And Fierce is a nicely bred October 2024 dog by Good Cody out of Dysert Queen. No official form is available at present, although encouraging reports have been received regarding schooling trials.
LOT 16 – TOMMYS FLAVOUR (d Iconic Rory – Droopys Goodtime, December 2024)
Tommys Flavour is a nicely bred December 2024 dog by Iconic Rory out of Droopys Goodtime. This youngster remains unraced, though reports from back home indicate he has been pleasing in schooling trials. Droopys Goodtime was herself an open class performer over both four and six bends, while her maiden litter to Bull Run Bolt in September 2023 has already produced open class performers.
Trial 9
LOT 17 – DAIRYLAND DAVY (d Signet Ace – Spooks Me, December 2024)
Dairyland Davy produced a 29.76 trial success at Waterford earlier this month when defeating Hav Me Not by four lengths. His early speed may make him well suited to the sharper four bend tracks and possibly sprint distances. Dam Spooks Me was unraced but hails from the famed Palermo dam line and has already begun producing some very promising open class sorts since retiring to the breeding paddock.
LOT 18 – DAIRYLAND ROXY (b Droopys Flytline – Benalmadena Roxy, March 2025)
Dairyland Roxy is one of the youngest entries in the entire sale being a March 2025 bitch by Droopys Flytline out of Benalmadena Roxy. No official form is available at present, though reports from Ireland suggest she has pleased in schooling trials.
Trial 10
LOT 19 – HASTY SESSION (d Newinn Session – Minor Brexit, October 2024)
Hasty Session posted a sharp 29.37 trial performance at Drumbo earlier this month and had previously trialled well at Clonmel in January. His early pace may see him suited to the sharper four bend tracks and sprint distances.
LOT 20 – HASTY SAM (d Newinn Session – Minor Brexit, October 2024)
Hasty Sam comes into the sale after a recent Drumbo trial victory, winning in 29.74 earlier this month. At 34kg, he may appreciate the galloping circuits in the UK.
Trial 11
LOT 21 – PRIME TOP NOTCH (d Ballymac Cashout – Docktechnik Diva, February 2025)
Prime Top Notch is a February 2025 dog by Ballymac Cashout out of Docktechnik Diva. Although unraced, reports from Ireland suggest pleasing early progress in schooling trials. Dam Docktechnik Diva was a strong-running open class performer on the track and this represents her first litter, which is already creating a favourable impression.
LOT 22 – ANOTHER ACE (d Serene Ace – Our Dream, September 2024)
Another Ace recorded an 18.63 sprint trial success at Tralee in April and showed enough early pace to suggest the sharper four bend tracks may suit.
Trial 12
LOT 23 – DA GOAT (b Drumantine – Ma Mac, January 2025)
Da Goat is a January 2025 bitch by Drumantine out of Ma Mac and comes from the famed Brendan Matthews setup in Newry, ensuring she has received the very best possible start to life. A half brother, ReadyAndThereOff, sold for £4,900 at last year’s Oxford sale and has already won three races including a maiden open at Doncaster before following up in invitation and top-grade company. Sire Drumantine is an exciting young stud dog emerging from the same successful Newry operation.
LOT 24 – SNATCHED (b Dromana Bucko – Unbeatable, May 2024)
Snatched has race experience at Dundalk and Shelbourne. Her best effort came when winning an S7/S10 contest at Dundalk over 400 yards in 22.16.
Trial 13
LOT 25 – EASY KINGDOM (b Ballymac Kingdom – Ballymac Liv, February 2025)
Easy Kingdom is a February 2025 bitch by Ballymac Kingdom out of Ballymac Liv. No official form is available at present, though positive reports have emerged from schooling trials. Ballymac Liv hails from the superb Art Of Illusion dam line and is a half sister to the classy No Better Feeling, winner of numerous top-class contests and a recent finalist in the Laurels at Perry Barr.
LOT 26 – MCDARA BELLA (b King Sheeran – Mcdara Yaaaahh, October 2024)
Mcdara Bella posted a smart 18.78 trial performance at Drumbo in March when defeating Mcdara Bob by seven lengths. Her sharp early pace could make her well suited to the sharper four bend tracks and possibly sprint distances.
Trial 14
LOT 27 – HAWKFIELD LEXI (b Ballyhimikin Jet – Hawkfield Mia, May 2024)
Hawkfield Lexi brings strong race form into the sale having competed at Shelbourne, Newbridge and Drumbo. She won a 525-yard Newbridge trial in February in 29.35 and has mixed it in strong company since.
LOT 28 – GIZMO ROBIN (b Gizmo Cash – Hawkfield Ava, April 2024)
Gizmo Robin won an S3 contest at Shelbourne over 350 yards in April in 19.11 and also scored in ON2 company at Dundalk over 400 yards last September in 21.60. Her early speed could make her very effective around the sharper four bend tracks and sprint distances.
Trial 15
LOT 29 – GOOD LOSSIE (b Signet Ace – Billys Diva, December 2024)
Good Lossie is a nicely bred December 2024 bitch by Signet Ace out of Billys Diva. No official form is available at present, though favourable reports have emerged from schooling trials. Billys Diva famously landed the English Oaks in 2021 and has consistently produced open class performers since retiring to the breeding paddock.
LOT 30 – AMAZING PERSIA (b Signet Ace – Billys Diva, December 2024)
Amazing Persia recorded a smart 16.88 sprint trial victory at Kilkenny in April and showed the sort of early pace that may suit the sharper four bend tracks and possibly sprint distances. She is another out of English Oaks heroine Billys Diva, whose offspring continue to make an impact in open class company.
Trial 16
LOT 31 – TOMMYS DELIGHT (d Iconic Rory – Droopys Goodtime, December 2024)
Tommys Delight is a December 2024 dog by Iconic Rory out of Droopys Goodtime. No official form is available at present, though positive reports have emerged from schooling trials. Dam Droopys Goodtime was an open class performer over both four and six bends, while her maiden litter to Bull Run Bolt has already produced open class performers.
LOT 32 – LASTING DREAM (d Good Cody – Dysert Queen, October 2024)
Lasting Dream is a nicely bred October 2024 dog by Good Cody out of Dysert Queen. Still awaiting a first official outing, though connections are understood to be pleased with progress so far.
Trial 17
LOT 33 – WHITTY REMARK (b King Sheeran – Hopalong Sal, April 2024)
Whitty Remark has shown consistent sprint form at Newbridge and Drumbo. She won an S7/S10 contest at Newbridge in April in 18.18 and had previously beaten Gripwell Sammy in a Newbridge trial in December. Her pace from traps could make her ideal for the sharper four bend tracks and sprint distances.
LOT 34 – CARSETHORN (d Ballymac Cashout – Source Of Joy, June 2024)
Carsethorn has recent Shelbourne form including a close second behind Hawkfield Angel in an A6 contest in March in 29.19. At 32.7kg, he has shown enough strength at the finish to suggest there may still be more to come. He is another from the productive Source Of Joy litter, with the dam already responsible for open class performers headed by Hove sprint star Moustows Muttley.
Trial 18
LOT 35 – DAIRYLAND AMELIA (b Droopys Flytline – Benalmadena Roxy, March 2025)
Dairyland Amelia is one of the youngest greyhounds in the catalogue and is a March 2025 bitch by Droopys Flytline out of Benalmadena Roxy. She was second behind Dairyland Shan in a Waterford trial earlier this month.
LOT 36 – DAIRYLAND SHAN (b Signet Ace – Spooks Me, December 2024)
Dairyland Shan won at Waterford in May in 29.56 when defeating Dairyland Amelia by six lengths. She showed good all-round pace throughout. Dam Spooks Me hails from the renowned Palermo dam line and is already proving herself capable of producing quality open class types.
Trial 19
LOT 37 – SOLOIST (b Drumantine – Getwiththetimes, January 2025)
Soloist is a January 2025 bitch by exciting young sire Drumantine, an emerging stud influence from the successful Brendan Matthews operation in Newry. Dam Getwiththetimes was a top-class six bend performer who memorably landed the GreyhoundTrader.com Stakes on English Derby Final night in 2021. A daughter of Precious Story, she boasts a superb staying pedigree and this maiden litter is already creating a favourable impression, with staying distances potentially becoming this youngster’s game in time.
LOT 38 – LOVE THE NAME (b Dorotas Wildcat – Raha Mofo, January 2025)
Love The Name is a beautifully bred January 2025 bitch by Dorotas Wildcat out of Irish Oaks champion Raha Mofo, who was a genuine superstar on the track. Raha Mofo has already made a bright start in the breeding paddock, with her first litter to Orchestrate containing open class performers.
Trial 20
LOT 39 – ZERO TO HERO (d Lenson Bocko – Jetstream Lynx, May 2024)
Zero To Hero was recently second in an S6 contest at Drumbo over 335 yards in 18.59 and has previous race experience at Thurles. His early pace could make him another who may suit the sharper four bend tracks and sprint distances.
LOT 40 – GOLDEN DEWDROP (d Epic Hero – Dalcash Dapper, September 2024)
Golden Dewdrop has recent Clonmel form and was third behind Cuteen View in an A5 contest earlier this month in 29.40. At 36.3kg, he may appreciate the galloping circuits in the UK and has shaped like a youngster who could continue progressing with experience.
Trial 21
LOT 41 – FRANKTON VIEW (b Grangeview Ten – Queen Leona, November 2024)
Frankton View is a British bred November 2024 bitch by Grangeview Ten out of Queen Leona. No official form is available, though favourable reports have been received regarding schooling trials. Her British bred status makes her eligible for all the valuable British Bred competitions and puppy events over the coming months, while reports from trials suggest she is already showing excellent pace.
LOT 42 – WALKS THE TALK (d Signet Ace – Ballymac Orna, August 2024)
Walks The Talk is a lightly schooled August 2024 dog by Signet Ace out of Ballymac Orna. No official form is available at present, though the pedigree alone commands attention. Ballymac Orna hails from the famed Ballymac Belle line and is a full sister to several outstanding performers including 2021 Irish St Leger champion Ballymac Merlin.
Trial 22
LOT 43 – DROOPYS SWAY (b Dorotas Wildcat – Droopys Hunch, January 2025)
Droopys Sway hails from the famed Droopys establishment and is another out of outstanding brood Droopys Hunch, who continues to produce open and competition class performers with remarkable consistency. Reports from back home suggest this youngster has shown promise in schooling trials.
LOT 44 – DROOPYS LAKOTA (b Dromana Bucko – Droopys Thelma, January 2025)
Droopys Lakota is a January 2025 bitch by Dromana Bucko out of Droopys Thelma. The dam hails from the famed Droopys Rhiona line and is a full sister to Broadstrand Ryan, who enjoyed a tremendous racing career and notably finished runner-up in the 2021 Eclipse Stakes Final at Nottingham.
Trial 23
LOT 45 – EASY CODE (b Ballymac Kingdom – Ballymac Liv, February 2025)
Easy Code is another beautifully bred daughter of Ballymac Liv, who comes from the exceptional Art Of Illusion line and is a full sister to top-class performer No Better Feeling. Still awaiting a first official outing, though schooling reports have been highly encouraging.
LOT 46 – MCDARA JULIE (b King Sheeran – Mcdara Yaaaahh, October 2024)
Mcdara Julie won a Drumbo sprint trial in March in 19.14 and showed enough early dash to suggest the sharper four bend tracks may suit.
Trial 24
LOT 47 – SOOTY VIEW (b Grangeview Ten – Sooty Centurion, October 2024)
Sooty View is a nicely bred October 2024 bitch by Grangeview Ten out of Sooty Centurion. No official form is available at present, although positive reports have emerged regarding schooling trials. Dam Sooty Centurion was a regular top-grade winner who also competed successfully in open class company.
LOT 48 – AMPADU (d Dromana Bucko – Cascade Phantom, September 2024)
Ampadu has shown useful Galway form in recent weeks including a third behind Five Alley Rocky earlier this month in 29.76. At 34kg, he may appreciate the galloping circuits in the UK and has shaped like a youngster who could continue progressing with experience.
Reserves
A – DAIRYLAND CHAMP (d Signet Ace – Spooks Me, December 2024)
Dairyland Champ is a nicely bred December 2024 dog by Signet Ace out of Spooks Me. No official form is available at present, though favourable reports have emerged from schooling trials. The Palermo dam line behind Spooks Me continues to produce quality open class performers.
B – DROOPYS NANETTE (b Dorotas Wildcat – Droopys Hunch, January 2025)
Droopys Nanette is another from the exceptional Droopys Hunch line, a brood who has repeatedly produced open and competition class performers. Still awaiting a first official outing, though positive reports have emerged regarding schooling trials.
C – EASY DUDE (d Ballymac Kingdom – Ballymac Liv, February 2025)
Easy Dude recorded an 18.22 sprint trial victory at Lifford in March and showed useful early pace throughout. He is another from the outstanding Ballymac Liv line, closely related to top-class performer No Better Feeling.
D – GEEZER MCCOOL (d Mcinerney – Coolavanny Shar, July 2024)
Geezer Mccool has race experience at Dundalk including a runner-up finish behind Soulwax in January in 21.82. He has shown enough pace to suggest the sharper four bend tracks may suit.
E – GOOD HORMUZ (d Signet Ace – Billys Diva, December 2024)
Good Hormuz trialled in 29.84 behind Jaykay Fury at Kilkenny in April and is another from the hugely successful Billys Diva litter. Billys Diva famously landed the English Oaks in 2021 and continues to produce open class performers.
F – HI ASH (d Dorotas Wildcat – Elles Peppa, January 2025)
Hi Ash won a Dundalk trial in April in 29.56 before following up with a 400-yard success in 22.21. He has shown useful early promise and comes from a strong Dorotas Wildcat line.
G – SWIFT KIT (d Signet Ace – Swift Ellen, June 2024)
Swift Kit has race form at Dundalk and Lifford including a sprint victory at Lifford in 17.80. His pace from traps could make him well suited to the sharper four bend tracks and possibly sprint distances.
H – TWO TONE BOY (d Orchestrate – Silverhill Star, June 2024)
Two Tone Boy has recent Clonmel form including a third behind Chamberlain Zoey in April in 29.75. He has shown signs of staying on well in his races and may continue progressing with experience.
