Magical Icarus became the fastest greyhound for the Perry Barr 710 metre course in 2018 on Sunday afternoon. Dave Jeans dog will almost certainly start as favourite to emulate the fastest hound over course and distance in 2017, Rubys Rascal, when he lines up in Saturday night’s St.Leger final.
The Swindon runner overtook Tullig Thrill at the second bend and crossed the line first time in 16.39 (compared to the 16.90 in the first round). The son of Tarsna Havana was never seriously troubled and held off the strong finishing Slippy Maggie by a comfortable two lengths in 42.88.
The second semi also resulted in the forecast going to the formbook with Calico Ranger catching early leader Ridgedale Max in 43.03
1 Ridgedale Max
2 Token Memory
3 Minnies Highway
4 Slippy Maggie
5 Magical Icarus (W)
6 Calico Ranger (W)
