THE impending closure of Newbridge cast a gloom over the Irish greyhound industry this week but there is strong reason to hope it can rise from the ruins of this development.

IT’S difficult to look beyond the in-form and well drawn Borna Magic in the Blackwater Homes Open Bitch Stake at Youghal tonight.

BORNA MAGIC can boost her claims in the Sycamore Dan Oaks at Youghal by taking the second of tonight’s semi-finals.