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Explosive Boy faces tough battle to make Derby decider

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Explosive Boy faces tough battle to make Derby decider

A place in the final of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is at stake this evening. Vincenzo has already been ruled out after picking up a small injury in quarter-finals. The remaining 11 greyhounds are hoping for one more slice of luck. Coolavanny Hoffa is favourite for outright honours. Crafty Kokoro can emerge as the main threat. Maries Wedding and Droopys Nice One could emerge the biggest dangers.

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