CABRA NOEL bids totighten his grip on the Comerford Cakes National Puppy Stake at Shelbourne Park tonight. Graham Holland’s charge was brilliant in the three earlier rounds and looks a banker in the second semi-final.

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.

This year’s Vetsearch Irish Grand National has provided a marvellous fillip for hurdle racing in this country and has proved yet again that hurdling could become popular here if given the proper promotion by the authorities.