And so the quest begins. . .

Shawfield are awaiting the arrival of some of the fastest hounds in the home nations as they prepare for the forthcoming Racing Post Greyhound TV Scottish Derby.

On Friday night, Jimmy Fenwick arrives with Sandyhill Hitman and Djanngo Blackjack. Steve Race will be accompanied by La Maqina and La Cuchilla.

But things move up a gear on Saturday headed by the Rosney pairing of Newinn Yolo and Swift Hoffman.

They are joined by Eclipse runner-up Maum Legend, Northern Puppy Derby winner Kneejerkreaction, Slick San Siro (formerly Dragon Pulse), Tarmons Jet, Farloe Quest, Farloe Blitzen, Calzaghe Vet, What A Reaction and locals Bowline Bolt and Nadurra Cormac.

Exiled Scot Fraser Black makes the trip from Kildare with Calhme Rover, Tyrur Arthur and Save The Don.

The £20,000 to winner event gets underway on Saturday April 11

Champions fed on Gain Greyhound Feed