Over the years the Boylesports International at Dundalk has produced some really dramatic occasions and one wonders what lies in store this evening when six of the best greyhounds in these islands chase a prize of €25,000, easily the biggest for a one-off contest in these islands.

AFTER 54 races and five rounds of wonderful action the curtain will come down on the Paddy Power Irish Derby this evening.

With many of the track stars of the past two seasons already retired to the breeding paddocks, it is good to hear of the reverse procedure with the brilliant Serene Rumble set to return to action next week in the first round of the valuable Vodafone Grand Prix at Harold's Cross.