There is a rare Irish contender for the Greyhound Writers’ Association’s Greyhound of the Month accolade with Pat Buckley’s RFS Puppy Derby winner Droopys Roddick is included in ten nominations for the GBGB-sponsored trophy for the November award.
The list is:
Coolavanny Bisto – successful in 2 of 4, landing the Henlow Maiden Gold Cup.
Corrin Bob – one victory from three starts in Ladbrokes Gold Collar at Crayford.
Dashing Star – unbeaten in 2 starts, lifted the Ladbrokes Kent Cesarewitch at Crayford.
Droopys Alessio – 5 starts, 4 wins, including Sheffield Sprint comp.
Droopys Roddick – won both starts, taking the RFS Puppy Derby at Wimbledon.
Fivestar Clipper – unbeaten in 4 starts, winning Romford Stayers’ comp and reaching final of Mitch Millward Essex Vase.
Fizzypop Buddy – won 2 of 2, including the Category One St Leger at Wimbledon.
Handy Henry – recorded one win from two starts in Ladbrokes Kent National Hurdle at Crayford.
Headford Joe – won all 3 starts, including Ladbrokes Guys & Dolls.
Pinpoint Boom – took the Category One Betfred Eclipse in only win from three starts.