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Dublin, Leinster · Ireland
Shelbourne Park is Ireland's most hallowed greyhound venue, and its record book blends modern superstars with legends of the sport's earliest era. Droopys Kathleen's 2024 demolition of a 12-year-old 525-yard record was one of the great performances in the modern Irish game.
Current track records
| Distance | Time | Greyhound | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 525y | 27.58 | Droopys Kathleen — Track record, set in a Puppy Oaks semi-final — broke a 12-year-old record by nine spots. | November 2024 |
| 550y | 28.94 | Bockos Diamond — Set in the third round of the 2024 Irish Derby — a mark he equalled again in the semi-final. | November 2024 |
| 350y | 18.28 | Gizmo Cash — Sprint record. | — |
| 525yH (hurdle) | 28.73 | Secondrate Champ — Hurdle record. | — |
| 750y | 40.86 | Redzer Ardfert — Staying record. | — |
Record history
- 500y — 28.80 by Mick the Miller (1928): The sport's first superstar — a record that stood for generations.
- 525y (Derby final) — 28.82 by Bashful Man (1973): Irish Derby final record that has survived more than half a century. The fastest modern Derby final was The Other Kobe's 29.11 in 2023.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Shelbourne Park track record?
Droopys Kathleen holds the 525-yard track record with 27.58, set in a Puppy Oaks semi-final in November 2024 — breaking a record that had stood for 12 years.
Who holds the Irish Derby record at Shelbourne Park?
Bashful Man's 28.82 from the 1973 Irish Derby final remains the race record more than 50 years later. The fastest modern final was The Other Kobe's 29.11 in 2023.
Did Mick the Miller race at Shelbourne Park?
Yes — the legendary Mick the Miller ran 28.80 for 500 yards at Shelbourne Park in 1928, one of the most famous performances in the sport's early history.