Mighty Maldini poised for glory

AFTER 54 races and five rounds of wonderful action the curtain will come down on the Paddy Power Irish Derby this evening.

When the classic kicked off in mid August the four greyhounds at the head of the betting were Droopys Maldini, Tyrur Ted, Westmead Hawk and Droopys Marco. Just over a month on three of the four remain, Tyrur Ted being the exception.

As a result the final is one of real quality and for owners Martin Wakefield and Laurence Blunt it could be the greatest night since they first became involved in greyhounds.