Puppy Queen Beyonce (Eden The Kid-Skate On, Feb 17) produced the performance of the night to land the £1,500 Coral Sussex Puppy Trophy over 490m at Hove.
The bitch whose first ever (spectacular) race was featured on this site, went to traps as a 4-5 favourite having clocked the fastest time to date over the new 490m distance. She ran from trap one with Fizzypop Exit in three
The winner’s time was an 18 spot improvement on her previous best. While it is clearly difficult to judge the merit of the run so soon after the distance was introduced, Beyonce’s ninth win in 14 races suggests her long term future may be over six bends. . ?
Rab McNair said: “It is difficult to see from the middle of the track and I am looking forward to watching the replay. I also want to see what happened to King Diamond. As for staying, it could be a bit deceptive because the three doesn’t really get the trip, but that isn’t to say she won’t.
“The thing is, this litter has been very lightly schooled, because we weren’t looking to sell them. So I would expect them to keep improving. They will be put away now for the winter and we’ll have a bit of fun with the latest pups. But I have to admit, it is very exciting.”
