CRAFTY BONDI SETS HIGH STANDARD IN THE OPENING ROUND OF THE KERRY OAKS

Barry Drake

CRAFTY BONDI (Ballymac Bolger-Coolavanny Boni) went quickest on the clock in the opening round of the Barking Buzz Kerry Oaks at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.

Peter Divilly's powerful running tracker turned second early as Millridge Zara was setting a strong early pace. In front at halfway, the impressive winner displayed massive finishing speed as she pulled away to win in style, in 28.23. Three and a half lengths back to Millridge Zara in second place.

Badly Behaving (Ballymac Cashout-Ballymac Cams) was another to deliver a huge performance when winning the closing heat for the St Patricks Valencia Crew Syndicate. Displaying massive early speed, the 2-1 winner put on a stunning front-running winning run, clocking 28.26 when always in total control. Four and a half lengths back to Wi Can Breda in second.

Charlie And Ben took the second heat for trainer Jack Kennelly and owner Paul Mccartan. Always in the mix early on, the 4-1 winner was strongest in the second half of the race and the fine winner posted 28.85, a length and a half clear of Gortroe.

In heat three, Highway Yank landed the spoils for trainer Ray Fleming and owners David and Raymond Fleming. Prominent early, it was getting tight for racing room at the third corner, but the winner was brave and she dug deep throughout to score. It was a 29.14 winning effort, a length and a half clear of Move She Can.