DAIRES DASHER, following his wide margin win in the semi-finals, will be the centre of attention in the Guinness Trophy final at Curraheen Park tonight.

TRAINER Francie Murray, whose Gilbeyhall Josh took his rivals apart in his semi-final of the Comerford Cakes National Puppy Stake at Shelbourne Park, was also on the mark when Ballyhoe Marble took his semi-final of the Tinys Bud 550 at Curraheen Park on Saturday night - albeit in contrasting style to his kennel mate.

JOHN G DUGGAN, who has just returned to the training ranks after a short break, is wasting no time in churning out the winners again and had a third and fifth race double at Curraheen Park last night with Senahel Millie (17.81) and Shanaaron Prince (28.62), both dogs making all in their respective races.