Soviet Maladini can justify top billing

SOVIET Maldini will tonight aim to justify his billing as outright favourite to win the Comerford Cakes National Puppy Stake at Shelbourne Park.

The star of Thursday’s heats was Pennys Oberon, who posted an incredible 28.57, but should Soviet Maldini come out running this evening he could eclipse that effort.

After recording a wonderful 28.40 in a recent trial at headquarters, Soviet Maldini will certainly be warm order to beat the likes of Coldwater Joe and Lifes Burble this evening. If he does strike the front before the corner, all eyes will be on the clock as he crosses the line.

Razldazl Em may have lost his unbeaten status last weekend, but in defeat he may have added to his reputation.

Tonight he faces what is perhaps an even more difficult task in Heat 9, but should he get his trapping together he can confirm his standing as a potential superstar.

The clash of Shelbourne Aston and Broadacres Turbo in the second round of the Mardocs Holding Golden Jacket will surely attract a big crowd to Galway this evening.

Both greyhounds gave an indication of their well-being in last weekend’s opening round with Shelbourne Aston looking the percentage bet to see off his rival.