AN IMPRESSIVE prize of €30,000 is on offer to the winning connection of Saturday’s Willwego.com Irish St. Leger Classic Greyhound Final at Limerick.
The Graham Holland trained Clonbrien Treaty, for the Murphy family of Athlacca, won the opening semi-final at the weekend to maintain his unbeaten run in the competition. Winner of Con & Annie Kirby Memorial at the same track, this son of Pestana and Clonbrien Millie has been running superbly, with a fast 29.43 recorded when winning his heat as the 6/4 favourite.
Ballinabola Una qualified two lengths back in second place for last year’s winning trainer Pat Buckley of Doon while Swords Rex was another half a length back in third place, giving Holland his second finalist.
Sober Glory won the second semi-final with this being his first heat win in the competition for trainer Karol Ramsbottom. This son of Droopys Sydney – Calzagne Jan won in a time of 29.40 with the Peter Cronin trained Mr Chelm a huge eight lengths back in second place while the Jack Kennelly trained Beepers Lariat grabbed third spot.
Leon Blanche, CCO (Chief Commercial Officer) of Greyhound Racing Ireland, said: “It is an eagerly anticipated final with huge interest. We are really looking forward to the occasion at Limerick, with a lively crowd anticipated. Best of luck to all the finalists.”
