Ian Fortune
Boylesports have again been quick on the draw, pricing up each of the eight third round heats in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby.
Yesterday’s draw has been relatively kind to those in the top end of the outright betting with many kept apart.
That has resulted in a number of short priced favourites again. None will be shorter than the hot favourite Bockos Diamond. The brilliant Graham Holland trained son of Dorotas Wildcat was sensational in the second round, clocking a stunning 29.03 and he has been introduced at 1-3 to follow up that success in Heat 1. His nearest market rival is again Carrick Aldo. He was five lengths behind Bocko Diamond last week and is 4-1 to reverse that form.
March On Freddie, a litter brother to the outright favourite, is also a short price to maintain his unbeaten record. The UK raider has been installed the 4-5 market leader to win Heat 4. Tuono Charlie is seen as the main threat after a massive run behind Bockos Diamond in the second round. At 3-1, the powerful tracker will have plenty of support. A Lucky Julie and Grangeclare Lady come next in this contest at 5-1 and 6-1 respectively.
After a career best display last weekend, Ballinabola Jim has been introduced as the 5-4 favourite for Heat 5 despite the presence of Da Bold Falcon, Dynamic Force and Singalong Dolly. It’s further evidence of his incredible progression in recent months. Da Bold Falcon is his nearest rival in the market at 11-4.
A full breakdown of the heat prices can be seen below:
Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby
3rd Round heat betting
Heat 1
6 Superfast Gorden
16 Denos Bay
25 Southwood Stan
20 Clonfert Annie
1-3 Bockos Diamond
4 Carrick Aldo
Heat 2
6 Ballymac Briar
4 Bubbly Shadow
6-4 De Lahdadah
6 Scooby Pacemaker
3 Tarsna Maasai
7 Deadly Choice
Heat 3
5-2 Untold Dollar
10 Randolph Scotts
10 Fairy Footsteps
14 Is She There
9-2 Glengar Martha
10-11 Seven Beach
Heat 4
6 Grangeclare Lady
3 Tuono Charlie
16 Extra Gain
12 Down To Buisness
5 A Lucky Julie
4-5 March On Freddie
Heat 5
9-2 Singalong Dolly
11-4 Da Bold Falcon
20 Thats It Jack
16 Hot Wood
10-3 Dynamic Force
5-4 Ballinabola Jim
Heat 6
8 Kapuka Warrior
20 Ballyhimkin Leo
11-4 Callaway Knegare
6 Short Grip
10 Robbies Galaxy
4-6 Bombay Pat
Heat 7
14 Toolmaker Curio
7-2 Hawkfield Blue
8 House Martin
8 Mustang Fever
16 Blackeyed Turbo
8-15 Cheap Sandwiches
Heat 8
6 Beanos Podge
10 Whyaye Bonnylad
7-2 Cheque For Cash
6 Dashing Toro
11-4 Undulation
13-8 Boylesports Bob