Boylesports sponsor Derby again

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Three Year Package Worth €1 Million

The year has commenced on a hugely optimistic note with the announcement at lunchtime today of BoyleSports’ confirmation that they will continue to sponsor the BoyleSports Irish Derby for another three years.
It is a fantastic package for the Irish Greyhound Industry with the new deal involving much more than the Derby as they will extend their greyhound portfolio to include the Champion Stakes at Shelbourne as well as twelve additional sweepstake events and 40 Getting Out Races at Shelbourne.
The sweepstakes will cater for a variety of grades and distances and will be scheduled to ensure that there is more than one per month. Phil Meaney, Chairman of the IGB, was highly appreciative of the support from John Boyle and his company: “John Boyle’s passion for Greyhound racing is evident to all involved in the sport. Through his company, BoyleSports, he has been a long-time supporter of the Irish Greyhound Industry, where he has not only lent financial support to major events but also helps us to increase our reach through the strength of their brand.
“Today’s announcement brings that passion and belief in our sport to the next level with what is his biggest Greyhound sponsorship to date. Through this commitment, BoyleSports will be helping us to deliver €1 million in Prizemoney to the Greyhound Owners, Trainers and Breeders over the next three years, news which I’ve no doubt will be very welcome to the Greyhound public.”
John Boyle also sent a very strong message as he said, “We are thrilled to announce BoyleSports will be committed to Irish Greyhound Racing for the next three years in a sponsorship deal worth over one million. We are very committed to Irish sport and this partnership with the IGB cements BoyleSports' position as the biggest supporter of Irish greyhound racing, sponsoring two of the most prestigious events on the calendar, the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby and the BoyleSports Champion Stakes.”
Referring to the announcement, Minister of State for Food Forestry and Horticulture Andrew Doyle said: “The greyhound racing sector is part of the fabric of the Irish sporting scene. It enjoys the support of people all over Ireland who are passionate about it, and provides significant public good, both as a social outlet and as a provider of vital employment, especially in rural areas.
“In Government we will continue to provide financial support to the sector. However, Bord na gCon is a commercial enterprise and the greyhound racing sector could not survive without the commitment of its Board and staff, or of owners, breeders, trainers and fans and the ongoing support of sponsors. In this regard I want to thank BoyleSports for its continued commitment to the sport of Greyhound Racing. I also want to congratulate Bord na gCon on concluding this deal which will provide the kind of funding which is the lifeblood of the sector over the next three years”.
THE DERBY FINAL PRIZEMONEY
The Derby final prizemoney (with last year’s in brackets) will be:
Winner:................. €150,000 (€125,000)
Runner-up:............ €27,000 (€22,500)
Third:..................... €15,000 (€12,500)
Unplaced:.............. €9,000 each (€7,500 each)
The prizemoney for those unplaced in the various rounds is:
Semi-Finals:.......... €1,800 each
Quarter Finals:....... €900 each
Third Round:.......... €625 each
Second Round:....... €300 each
All Heat Winners:.. €300 each

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