SEMI FINALS OF THE DAVE COLLINS MEMORIAL MUNSTER OAKS IN KILCOHAN PARK

SEMI FINALS OF THE DAVE COLLINS MEMORIAL MUNSTER OAKS IN KILCOHAN PARK

Barry Drake

The €5,000 to the winner Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks semi-finals take centre stage in Kilcohan Park tonight.

Local trainer Declan Byrne has another exciting sort in the shape of Ballymac Dance and the daughter of Ballymac Bolger has a bright future ahead. That was a fine performance in defeat last week, running a three length second to Newinn Nifty, in 28.47. A previous 28.84 winner around Kilkenny, the selection has plenty of gears and she should go very well.

The Michael Donnelly trained Ballygur Annie is another smart sort and the November puppy has leading claims. The daughter of Droopys Sydney caught the eye last week and another big performance is expected. 

STRONG HAND FOR TRAINER GRAHAM HOLLAND

Trainer Graham Holland has a strong hand in the second semi final with no fewer than three runners. In truth, it looks wide open, but a narrow vote goes to Drumcrow Winx.

The daughter of Crash delivered a top class performance last week, showing bundles of pace and class to win, in 28.38. Going on that, she will prove difficult to beat. Clogheen Lass finished well in the opening round and the Graham Holland runner looked in need of that run. She's expected to build on that performance and in doing so, she rates a leading player.

A REAL STAR

Imperial Glory can make it two from two for Maria Kennedy in the final of the Casey's Caravan & Camping Park ON1 Unraced Stake.

The son of Ballyhimkin Jet, a January puppy, got his racing career off to the perfect start last week, clocking a sensational 28.23. There was so much to like about that run and he looks like a real star. He should take the world of beating.

POWERFUL RUNNING HONEY POWER

Honey Power can land the final of the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust A1 stake for owners David and Michael Power.

The son of Eden The Kid has won three of his five career outings and that was another smashing display last time. Such a powerful running sort, with a clear run is around, he should then prove too strong.