At Shelbourne Park, Up The Style landed what could be the first of many big stakes for the Pestana/Unlock Unlock litter when taking the Champion Puppy 525 Final. That is six wins in eight starts for the Robert Gleeson trained bitch.
The Irish St Leger reached the semi final stage at Limerick on Saturday night and for once Bobsleigh Dream was narrowly outshone when clocking three spots slower than the other semi final winner Annagh Bailey.
Rachel Wheeler’s blue finished a length and a half clear of English Derby winner Romeo Magico in 29.51. Final draw: 1) Bobsleigh Dream, 2) Wi Can Dream, 3) Trininty Major, 4) Romeo Magico, 5) Annagh Bailey, 6) Mustang Jet.
Some cracking runs by pups including Coolavanny Hoffa’s half brother, 18 month old Walkinonsunshine with a 28.75 run at Kilkenny plus a FOW for Commons Rebel at Youghal. Although he didn’t quite make the selection, there was also a 21.23 at Dundalk for June pup Neon Nite, and 28.40 for The Other Rudolf (Jan 21) and 28.53 for Mystical Messi (Mar 21) at Limerick.
