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Dundalk International

Category 1 · Dundalk Stadium · Ireland · 550 yards · July (summer) · Ireland's richest invitational

About the Dundalk International

The Dundalk International is the richest race in Irish greyhound racing — an invitational sprint staged at Dundalk Stadium each July that brings together the champion sprinters of Ireland, Britain and the international circuit. Founded in the modern era as a showcase for the sport's stars, it operates on an invitation basis rather than through heats, meaning the field is assembled from the season's proven best: Irish Derby winners, British category 1 champions and top Australian and European raiders have all contested it. Run over Dundalk's unique 550-yard trip, it is the centrepiece of the Irish summer and one of the most bet-on races in European greyhound racing.

How to punt the Dundalk International

Invitationals compress class: every dog in a Dundalk International field is a proven star, so form lines from lesser company mean nothing and recent sectionals against top opposition are everything. The 550-yard trip (approximately 503 metres) sits between the standard Irish sprint trips and true middle distance — dogs with genuine range who can still begin sharply have the profile that wins this race. The July slot means many contenders arrive off demanding spring campaigns (including the Irish Derby); freshness versus fitness is the central punting question, and recent evidence favours the fresher raiders over leg-weary Derby veterans. Because the field is small and select, exotics pay surprisingly well for a feature — the exacta and trifecta around two mapped leaders have been the historical value plays.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Dundalk International run?

The Dundalk International is run at Dundalk Stadium each July, at the heart of the Irish summer racing calendar.

What makes the Dundalk International different from other Irish races?

It is an invitational — rather than qualifying through heats, the season's champion sprinters are invited directly. That guarantees a field of genuine stars, making it Ireland's richest and most prestigious race.