Cuil Cougar out to go one better in Laurels

The draw for the Connolly’s Red Mills Irish Laurels took place at Curraheen Park yesterday afternoon and the track is set for a bumper night’s racing this weekend with the confirmation that all 11 first round heats will be run on Saturday.

There are fewer entries than anticipated, but the quality is as one would expect for this Classic and the winner’s purse remains a hugely impressive €30,000. Add to that a bonus of €2,500 for the bitch which goes furthest in the competition and you have a very exciting first year’s sponsorship for Red Mills.

With 48 greyhounds advancing to the second round, the first four home in each heat will automatically qualify, as will the four fastest fifth-placed greyhounds.