DIAMOND BREAKS HIS OWN THIRD BEND RECORD
Ian Fortune
Another week means another masterclass from Bockos Diamond, only last weekend’s led to a sensational track record breaking performance.
It will also come as no surprise that he bettered his own third bend record with a scarcely believable 16.63.
To highlight just how fast that actually is, no greyhound other than himself has posted within two lengths of that sectional ever, while next fastest on the night was his own kennel companion Cheap Sandwiches, who posted 16.92.
They were the only two greyhounds to break the 17 second barrier with another kennel companion Bombay Pat nearest to the pair in 17.03. He only took the lead a stride or two before the third bend mark which makes upgrades the display.
Undulation got lose for the first time in the Derby, clocking 17.11 meaning she came home in very fast 12.05.
A full breakdown of the third bend leaders for each of the 8 third round heats can be found below:
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1st round |
2nd round |
3rd round |
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Bockos Diamond (F) |
16.85 |
16.68 |
16.63 |
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Cheap Sandwiches |
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16.95 |
16.92 |
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Bombay Pat (F) |
16.93 |
17.03 |
17.03 |
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Undulation |
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17.11 |
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Untold Dollar |
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17.24 |
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Ballinabola Jim |
17.22 |
16.96 |
17.25 |
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Ballymac Briar |
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17.27 |
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Extra Gain |
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17.59 |
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Grangeclare Lady (F) |
17.19 |
16.93 |
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Seven Beach (F) |
17.09 |
16.96 |
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Bubbly Shadow |
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16.98 |
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De Lahdedah |
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17.03 |
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Cheque For Cash (F) |
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17.08 |
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Whyaye Bonnylad |
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17.11 |
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Droopys Metaphor (F) |
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17.19 |
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Scooby Pacemaker |
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17.19 |
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Kapuka Warrior (F) |
17.12 |
17.22 |
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Robbies Galaxy |
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17.35 |
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Glitzy Magic (F) |
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17.72 |
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Denos Bay |
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n/a |
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Carrick Aldo |
16.92 |
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Tribal Syd |
17.00 |
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Tarsna Maasai |
17.03 |
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Short Grip |
17.04 |
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March On Freddie |
17.08 |
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Clona Duke |
17.12 |
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Singalong Dolly |
17.16 |
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Knockeen Dazzler |
17.17 |
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Glengar Martha |
17.19 |
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Dynamic Force |
17.20 |
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Breaghmore Dice |
17.27 |
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Down To Business |
17.27 |
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Ballymac Danica |
17.30 |
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Deelish Nora |
17.32 |
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Jaytee Craze |
17.35 |
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Tinahue Pappone |
17.38 |
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Quarry Boy |
17.40 |
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In Good Time |
17.44 |
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Born To Perform |
17.54 |
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Ballyhimikin Leo |
17.64 |
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