Dear Pa and Bubbly Phoenix’s absence shake up betting market

THERE were some superb performances in the opening round of the Comerford Cakes National Puppy Stake, although initially there were few major changes in the betting.

That all changed in the last day or two however with the news that both Dear Pa and Bubbly Phoenix won’t be taking their place in the second round.

Both greyhounds would have been well-fancied to go far, but a slight injury ruled out Dear Pa, while Bubbly Phoenix has been ruled out because of kennel cough.