Cronin and Ferncombe out to complete an amazing hat-trick

WELL, here are virtually on the eve of the biggest day of the year in greyhound sport - the final of the Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby at Shelbourne Park and all is in readiness for what promises to be the night of all nights.

The weight of expectation will be weighing on the shoulders of all the owners and trainers involved and Rockchase Bullet remains the marginal favourite to win the classic with Razldazl George and Razldazl Bugatti very strong and close in the market. We could well have a situation whereby the three favourites start at 3-1 or less.

If Rockview Head manages to win it then he will complete an amazing hat-trick of Derby wins this year for trainer Peter Cronin and owner Jimmy Ferncombe, who shares the dog with Englishman Clive Taylor.