Guilfoyle on the double at National Greyhound Awards
On Sunday evening, Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland hosted the 2021 National Greyhound Racing Awards, honouring the stars in Greyhound Racing from last year.
This year’s event was hosted virtually and streamed live to both a national and international audience.
Hosted by Ian Fortune, the event honoured greyhounds in seven different award categories with the ultimate award of Supreme Greyhound of the Year going to 2021 Puppy Oaks, Irish Oaks and Irish Greyhound Derby Winner Susie Sapphire.
Expertly trained by Owen McKenna in New Inn, he was clearly over the moon with the recognition his star received, and few would say it wasn’t thoroughly deserved.
Three Human Awards were also presented to Hall of Fame recipient Denis Lennon, Special Merit Award recipient Noreen McManus and the Welfare Award winner, Greyhound Pets of America.
Moneygall’s Pat Guilfoyle won on the double with Explosive Boy named Dog of the Year and Good Cody as Sprinter of the Year.
The full list of canine category winners:
Dog of the Year - Explosive Boy
Bitch of the Year - Susie Sapphire
Sprinter of the Year - Good Cody
Stayer of the Year - Dana Point
Brood Bitch of the Year - Jetstream Lynx
Stud Dog of the Year - Droopys Sydney
Future Star - Susie Sapphire
Supreme Greyhound of the Year - Susie Sapphire