Newinn Yolo was within nine spots of Candlelight King’s 480m track record in a trial at Sheffield before racing tonight.
Pat Rosney’s dog clocked 27.39 in his first four bend outing in three months and the dog will now head for his first look at Wimbledon on Saturday.
Rosney said: “I’ve got to be pleased with that. There might be a reaction when he goes to Wimbledon as the first four bender can take a bit out of them. But provided he is okay in the morning, that’s still the plan”