The 2020 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby will take place during August and September, with the final being held on 19 September at Shelbourne Park. The competition is being sponsored by BoyleSports and the prize money purse is €255,460, of which €115,000 will go to the winner.[1][2]
The defending champion Lenson Bocko, winner of the 2019 Irish Greyhound Derby and Ballymac Inspeed were the early ante-post favourites at 8-1. These are followed by Produce Champion Newinn Taylor, Glengar Bale, Da Bold Eagle and Black Parachute. For the second year running there were no entries from England but this year it was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other major entries included English Derby champion Priceless Blake, Easter Cup champion Wolfe, Corn winner Ballymac Kingdom, Champion Stakes winner Pestana, Gold Cup & Leger champion Ballymac Anton, Ballymac Cooper, Lenson Blinder and Skywalker Logan.[3]
