The dreadful weather conditions yesterday made things difficult for some trainers heading for the English Derby at Wimbledon which starts tomorrow night with 11 Irish runners in action in the first session.

Betting exchange company Betfair plan to make a splash with their initial foray into major greyhound racing sponsorship this weekend.

Tonight’s second semi-final of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park looks tailor-made for Lass Cause, who should prove too good for her rivals and therefore earns the nap selection.

Paul Hennessy dominated Saturday night’s opening round of the Cork Oaks, taking three of the four heats.