The introduction of the new Mini Open grade from next Tuesday has been widely welcomed by owners and trainers and should fill the huge void which had existed in the current grading system.

The draw for the first round of the Sporting Press Irish Oaks has thrown up a few intriguing clashes.

We are now on the verge of the most important part in the Irish greyhound calendar.

LESS than a month after going off favourite for the final of the English Derby, Toomaline Jack will be back at Wimbledon contesting the first round of the Williamhill.com English National.