BLACKSTONE LEXUS CAN COMPLETE THE HAT TRICK IN THE JUVENULE CLASSIC DECIDER

Barry Drake

BLACKSTONE LEXUS, trained by Michael O'Donovan for owner Patrick Sinnott, is selected to make it three straight wins in tonight's feature at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, the €10,000 to the winner T Nolan C.V.R.T. Centre Juvenile Classic final.

The June puppy has really impressed in recent weeks, clocking 28.27 and 28.07. Drawn in trap three, he looks capable of clearing his inside runners, and in doing so, he should take the world of beating. The exciting prospect has a big future ahead, and another big performance is on the cards in this.

Liam Dowling has three in the final, and they all have their chance. Ballymac Deniro displayed bundles of speed last week, winning in 28.13, and May puppy should be in the mix throughout from trap five.

Runner-up twice, Ballymac Duffle is another that should be in the mix. The May puppy has caught the eye with finishing speed, and if he improves in the trapping department, he will be a real danger to all.

In the previous race, the Steve Kennedy Memorial A5 final, A Bulls Notion stands out for trainer Ray Fleming and owners the Portmagee Big Notions Syndicate. A standout performance in the semi-finals, clocking 28.67, and a repeat of that should be more than good enough to record back-to-back winning performances.