Tonight’s second semi-final of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park looks tailor-made for Lass Cause, who should prove too good for her rivals and therefore earns the nap selection.

The first round of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Oaks take place at Curraheen tonight and Priceless Spark rates nap material in the third of the four heats.

Stand by for some special action at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night where the second round heats of the College Causeway/Killahan Phanter Easter Cup are expected to provide some red-hot racing.

The calendar of major events for 2012, which has been just released by the Irish Greyhound Board, contains a number of changes that have already generated plenty of debate that is sure to continue for some time.

CABRA Noel and Razldazl Will are likely to dominate the betting for the Comerford Cakes National Puppy Stake at Shelbourne Park tonight, but a few challengers may emerge in the quarter- finals.