DROOPYS MALDINI and Grayslands Pixie were last night awarded the highest accolades in Irish greyhound racing when they were named the Dog and Bitch of the Year at the National Awards Banquet at the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge.

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

THE Irish challenge for the William Hill English Derby was dealt a blow yesterday when Frazer Black confirmed he will have no runner in the event.