Escapism, trained by Owen McKenna for Eimear Coffey, Youghal, landed the GMHD Juvenile Classic with a powerful effort on Friday night in Tralee.

Outright favourite Ballymac Matt produced another faultless display, when posting the fastest time of the second round of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby on Saturday night at Shelbourne Park.

One hundred and forty-four greyhounds will contest the opening round of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, following the draw, which took place yesterday morning at Shelbourne Park.