NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS duo Myles Cummins and Breda Casey had dole success at the recent Thursday SIS Afternoon meeting at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
Great campaigner Snuggie Jasper recorded a remarkable twenty sixth career success in 29.51.
In an action-packed Sunday afternoon card with a festive themed family occasion, there was further success for Kilrush’s Colm Fitzgerald when Tiermana Dream made it four straight wins when landing the Airfield Kennels Memorial Sprint, this son of Ballyhinikin Jet and Tiermana Jetty exploded from trap two to take the honours in an exceptional 18.65. He is owned by the Zero Zero syndicate which comprises off, Michael and Liam Fitzgerald, Joe Kelly from Cooraclare and Nicholas O’Dwyer from Quilty.
Fast Fit Patch won the opening contest for Gort’s John Quinn in 29:05, this was career win number five for this son of Jacob Tashadelek and Fast Fit Bossy.
On Saturday evening there was a fine performance by Tromora Alice for Quilty’s David Hogan when she stopped the clock in 28.59, this was the daughter of Ballymac Cashout and Coolavanny Palm’s second career win.
Semi-finals of the Paddy O’Gorman A3 525 were the twin features on last Friday night’s card at Galway Greyhound Stadium and both semi-finals drew the large attendance to their feet with exciting finishes.
As the traps rose for the opening semi-final Flyers Swiftly and On The Latt were both away well with Grangeview Vixen and Crafty Elegatto just in behind the leading pair as they took the opening two bends. Racing down the back, Flyers Swiftly who had railed well led by over two lengths as On The Latt continued to lead the chase ahead of Crafty Elegatto. Exiting the back straight On The Latt who is owned by Gort butcher and Tubber native Gerry O’Donoghue began to get closer to the leader and as they levelled for home On The Latt was now almost on terms and the son of Broadstrand Bono and Brickhill Sharon gained the upper hand close home to score by half a length from Flyers Swiftly in 28.94.
In the first semi-final of the Christmas Party On 2 Stake, Ballyea Warrior and Breaghmore Nun were both away well towards the wide outside as Drombeg King showed pace against the rails as they raced towards the opening bend. Rounding the bend, the Noel Gavin of Ballyea owned Ballyea Warrior held a two length advantage over Drombeg King as the pair left their rivals toiling behind. Rounding the home bend Ballyea Warrrior maintained a wide berth but the Declan McDonagh of Lisscannor trained son of Ballymac Kingdown and Wolfofwallstreet was always just doing enough to defeat Drombeg King by half a length in 19.28.
In the second semi-final, Krushing It trapped well in the centre of the track with the red jacketed Flyers Penney also showing good pace as they raced towards the opening bend. At the bend the Flyers Racing Syndicate owned Flyers Penny took command along the rails and led by over a length on the crown of the home bend. On straightening for home Krushing It renewed his challenge as the leader drifted slightly off the rail but the Colm Fitzgerald of Kilrush trained Flyers Penny(Signet Ace-Pennylane Sheba) prevailed by half a length at the line in 19.61.
In race two on Saturdays night’s card at the same venue a slight drop in grade finally worked the oracle for the Donal Cooney and Pat O’Donoughue of Broadford owned John Boy Kevin who was getting off the mark at the eighteenth attempt as he proved three lengths too good for Lissane Bear in 29.68. Pierview Brindy trapped well in this A7 graded contest but on the run towards the opening bend John Boy Kevin moved through along the inner to lead by a length at the turn. Tracking well into the back straight John Boy Kevin opened up a three length advantage on his rivals now headed by Lissane Bear but the son of Broadstrand Bono and Border Electric would not be denied his night of glory as he stayed on well all the way to the line.
In Tralee, Yurty Magurty owned by Ennis’ Robert Carkill tasted success. Trained in Camp near Tralee by James O’Regan, Yurty had a winning time of 28.96 in an A2 graded contest.
