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14 Irish Greyhounds Still Vying For English Derby Crown

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14 Irish Greyhounds Still Vying For English Derby Crown

Ireland's greyhounds are going to compete in the English Derby at Towcester on Saturday. Ballinabola Ed is the favourite to win the competition. Kildare, Ballymac Fairone, Romeo Magico, Singalong Sally, Barefoot Supremo and Hello Hammond are also favourites. Scooby Duchess is one of the favourites for the quarter finals of Irish Oaks. The competition is taking place at Shelbourne Park. The draw has been relatively kind. Eleven of 14 Irish trained greyhound could qualify. There are seven Irish in each of seven heats.

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