DIAMOND TOPS THE CHARTS AGAIN
Ian Fortune
Given the fact we highlighted that Bockos Diamond posted the fastest time ever recorded to the third turn since the introduction of the third bend sectional, it’s no surprise to see him topping the table to that point in the second round.
After recording a sizzling 16.85 in the opening round, he would go even faster with a scarcely believable 16.68 on Friday night, some twenty five spots faster than the next fastest, Grangeclare Lady. The latter, who is a daughter oft former Derby champion Susie Sapphire, was razor-sharp in her Friday night assignment, clocking 16.93.
Cheap Sandwiches was thoroughly professional in the final heat of the round, hitting the third turn in 16.95, while Seven Beach and Ballinabola Jim were both very impressive as they posted 16.96. the only other greyhound to break the magical 17 second barrier was Bubbly Shadow.
Incidentally, of all those to break 17 seconds, he did so off the slowest opening sectional. He recorded 3.43 making his 16.98 third bend sectional even more impressive.
A full breakdown of the third bend leaders for each of the 16 second round heats can be found below:
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1st round |
2nd round |
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Bockos Diamond (F) |
16.85 |
16.68 |
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Grangeclare Lady (F) |
17.19 |
16.93 |
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Cheap Sandwiches |
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16.95 |
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Seven Beach (F) |
17.09 |
16.96 |
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Ballinabola Jim |
17.22 |
16.96 |
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Bubbly Shadow |
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16.98 |
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Bombay Pat (F) |
16.93 |
17.03 |
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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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