Droopys Mandolin Crowned Time International Champion at Dundalk!

Droopys Mandolin Crowned TIME International Champion At Dundalk

Droopys Mandolin won the 2024 TIME International Open 550 at Dundalk Stadium on Friday night for trainer Robert Gleeson and owners Alan & Patrick Dobbs along with €20,000!

This daughter of Laughil Blake – Droopys Curio ran the race of her life to chase down pacesetter Tribal Syd for trainer Murt Leahy. She took up lead on the home straight and went on to win by two and a half lengths in 29.72.

Mandolin had already won the 2023 Fonez Galway Oaks and reached the final of the 2024 Sporting Press Irish Oaks. She has won over €50,000 in prize money with lots more to come from this superstar.

Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for Greyhound Racing Ireland, said: “Well done to Droopys Mandolin and her connections after winning the TIME International. She had to produce her best and that’s exactly what happened. It was a brilliant night at the County Louth venue with a huge crowd attending to watch this prestigious one-off race worth €20,000!

John Fox of Time Greyhound Nutrition said: “We were delighted to sponsor the Time Dundalk International, highlighting the importance of good nutrition for these superstars to reach their potential. Congratulations to the connections of Droopys Mandolin from all of us at Time”.