BAMBIS LADY AND FAYPOINT SUSIE STAR IN SEMI FINALS OF THE CORK CUP

BAMBIS LADY AND FAYPOINT SUSIE STAR IN SEMI FINALS OF THE CORK CUP

Barry Drake

Bambis Lady, for Breda Doyle and Patrick Sheehy, set the standard in the semi-finals of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

The classy performer delivered another smashing start to win the early lead and from there, the 9-4 winner was always in control. It was a brave display as she kept finding that bit more upfront and she was forced to dig deep to fend off the challenge of Faypoint Maureen, by three-quarters of a length, in 28.79. A length back to running on Ballyhooly Teejay in third place.

FLYING START
In the second semi-final, Faypoint Susie, who is trained by Graham Holland for Patricia Flanagan, overcame what looked a tricky draw out wide to land the spoils.

The 3-1 shot produced a flying start to slip around in front and in truth, the outcome was never in any doubt. Strong throughout, the 3-1 winner got the better of Labana King, by two lengths, in 28.87. A short head back to the fast-finishing Fifteen Bold in third place.

WINNING RETURN TO RACING
Racing concluded with a fine front-running winning display from Bockos Crystal.

Trained by Graham Holland for Beverley Lochead, the 4-5 favourite, an Irish Greyhound Derby runner-up, broke best to lead and she was always in prime position. A lovely winning return to racing action, proving two and a half lengths too strong for Dellser Bells, in 28.52.

DRAW FOR THE 2024 TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION CORK CUP FINAL

1 BALLYHOOLY TEEJAY

2 BAMBIS LADY

3 FAYPOINT SUSIE

4 FAYPOINT MAUREEN

5 LABANA KING

6 FIFTEEN BOLD