Norris' Laurels delight: 'For the last five weeks, I’ve had two ladies in my life: my wife and Shivoo'

Crafty Shivoo, the daughter of Droopys Sydney and Ballymac Sanjose, set herself on the road to history at Curaheen Park with a decisive move at the first bend.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Pat and Helena Norris celebrating 38 years of marriage with their Bar One Racing Irish Laurels champion, Crafty Shivoo. Pic: Curaheen Park stadium

Crafty Shivoo became the first bitch in more than 30 years to land the Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels when producing a performance of star quality in Saturday night’s decider at Curraheen Park.

Ending that drought since Lisglass Lass won the classic in 1993, the daughter of Droopys Sydney and Ballymac Sanjose set herself on the road to history with a decisive move at the first bend.