MONK TO EARN CLASSIC FINAL SPOT AT SUNDERLAND

Ian Fortune

Droopy Monk and Barry Clancy will fly the tri-colour for Ireland at Sunderland this evening in the semi-finals of the PGR Classic.

Amongst Ireland’s sharpest greyhounds, Droopys Monk missed the kick in the opening round but ran well in defeat to qualify for this evening’s semis.

A week on, it seems likely he will trap a little faster and, if doing so, the son of Signet Ace can quickly emerge as the one to beat in the opening heat at 7.23pm. Drawn in three, Droopys Monk is chosen to power his way to the front early before going on to score.