It’s the boys against the girls in 2023 Dundalk International

The draw for the 2023 Time Greyhound Nutrition Dundalk International has been made with three bitches and three dogs taking part in the one-off race worth €20,000, including two UK raiders. 

The Pat Buckley trained Ballinabola Ed has unsurprisingly been made the 10/11 favourite with BoyleSports following his tremendous form of late. This son of Confident Rankin – Dolls Lady landed the €15,000 RPGTV Open 600 at Shelbourne Park earlier this year along with the €15,000 Race Of Champions at Tralee so his form has been great. 

Raha Mofo has made the invitational line-up and was three lengths behind Ballinabola Ed in the Race Of Champions. She has been chalked up at 3/1 for trainer Murt Leahy. Kingdom Derby winner Ballymac Whispa has also made the race for trainer Liam Dowling with 8/1 on offer.

Pat Buckley is also represented by Bobsleigh Dream, the St Leger and Irish Cesarewitch winner. This versatile lady is 4/1 with English raiders Brookside Richie and Cochise completing a competitive contest with their chances rated at 8/1 and 20/1 respectively. 

Team UK won the title back in 2018 with Droopys Verve but it’s the Irish who have had the upper hand ever since and it should be a fantastic night of racing, with the BoyleSports Derby Trial Stake on the supporting card on Wednesday 12th July. 

Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for BoyleSports said: “It’s fantastic to see two UK raiders coming over to take part in this race. It’s €20,000 for just one race and with three bitches versus three dogs, greyhound fans are in for a real treat.”

2023 Time Greyhound Nutrition Dundalk International, (place terms: 1/4 the first 2)

10/11 Ballinabola Ed, 3/1 Raha Mofo, 4/1 Bobsleigh Dream, 8/1 Ballymac Whispa, Brookside Richie, 20/1                                Cochise