SKIRK CAN LAND LIAM BRUSSELLS FEATURE AT GALWAY

Peter Farrell

Kindly sponsored by the Brussells Family, the final of the Liam Brussells Memorial A4/A5 525 takes centre stage at Galway Greyhound Stadium tonight, with Skirk Bud bidding to complete a clean sweep through the stake.

Trained by Pat Conway for Michael O’Donovan and John Healy, Skirk Bud has hit a rich vein of form throughout the competition. After winning her opening-round assignment in 29.32, she broke smartly to score with ease in an estimated 28.80 last weekend. Ideally drawn in trap one tonight, the daughter of King Sheeran will look to reproduce her 3.25 sectional from seven days ago. A similar start would leave ‘Bud’ well placed to dictate proceedings as she pursues a ninth career victory. Chief among her rivals is Yup Isaid, who is also well drawn in trap two for Marie McDonnell. Arriving on the back of three consecutive victories, the daughter of Ballymac Bolger is clearly thriving and possesses a powerful finishing kick. Still lightly raced, she could ensure a thrilling finish if remaining within striking distance of the leader. Completing the line-up are Pierview Rocko, Breaghmore Dice, Ballyea Marshall and Westwood Jenson, all of whom are capable of making their presence felt. Breaghmore Dice will be looking to break smartly and make every yard, while ‘Rocko’, ‘Marshall’ and ‘Jenson’ are likely to do their best work late. With several strong finishers in the field, much could hinge on who secures a clear passage through the opening bends.

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