Stream Of Sydney, winner of the John Whelan Memorial Kennedy Cup A3 525 1st Semi-Final, pictured with James Corden & Emma Buckley. The Final of the valuable John Whelan sponsored Memorial Kennedy Cup at Limerick Greyhound Stadium is the main focus of attention for Greyhound people this coming weekend.
90TH anniversary celebrations took place at Galway Greyhound Stadium and it was Sixmilebridge’s Stephen Murray who proved to be the man in form.
Friday night’s Galway card featured the Final of the Colin Barry Memorial Novice Sprint Sponsored by NC Paints and Moroneys Bar Ennis who also sponsored the Paddy Coote Memorial 525.
The semi-finals of the Martin Ryan Transport Treaty Cup Open 350 featured on a twelve race card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night last. The night ended with a terrific performance from Coolavanny Palm as she turned her A2 575 contest into a procession for David Hogan of Quilty.
TROMORE ANGE had the distinction of being the first Clare winner of the New Year.
Popular Ballyea owner Noel Gavin was the man in form last weekend with a double strike at the Limerick Track on Saturday night.
*James Carey and Fionnoula Moloney Carey, with retired greyhounds Ariana and Vic at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the Ag Rásaíocht Le Chéile night and Matchbook Irish St. Leger Quarter Finals. Fast Fit Paddy handled by Liscannor’s Declan McDonagh is the only Banner hope of winning this year’s Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St Leger.
Ballyea Sydney owned by Noel Gavin has qualified for the final of the Michael Tobin Memorial Sweepstake.
*FILE PIC: David Hogan had reason to celebrate in Limerick at the weekend. Tromora Danny got back to winning ways for owner David Hogan in Limerick in what was a successful weekend for Clare trainers and owners.
Clare dogs have continued their top form both in Galway and in the capital with Coolavanny Chick’s latest wins among the highlights.