BIG WEEKEND FOR TEAM BUCKELY AS FLASHING WILLOW SETS NEW TRACK RECORD IN THE KINGDOM

Barry Drake

Cappawhite trainer Pat Buckley enjoyed another magnificent weekend in the world of greyhound racing.

BALLINABOLA ED heads the outright market for the English Greyhound Derby after another seriously impressive winning performance while Singalong Sally and Bobsleigh Dream are other big players for outright glory.

SEVEN FROM SEVEN

Down in Tralee on Saturday night, TULLIG CYRNAME (Droopys Sydney-Hail Cleopatra) made it the perfect seven wins from as many starts in the final of the €6,500 to the winner Lee Strand.

A most exciting sort, he looks another brilliant prospect for the powerful outfit of Pat Buckley.

TRACK RECORD RUN

Anyone that was lucky enough to be in Tralee on Saturday night would have enjoyed the stunning performance of FLASHING WILLOW in the open sprint.

Trained by Pat Buckley for owner Kenny Glen, the 1-3 favourite was making it 11 wins from just 14 career outings. Getting off to the perfect start, the May youngster showed incredible pace to make all the running and beat the very talented Seomra Nate, by two and a half lengths, in a sensational, 17.13. The superstar clocked 17.20 when setting a new track record back in March. It's well worth watching the replay on Greyhound Racing Ireland.