Kilree Rumbler has emerged as favourite for the final of the “Winner Takes All Open 500” final after an impressive semi-final victory in the Brandywell last night.
Owned by Paula Cullen from Tyrone, Kilree Rumbler crossed the finishing line six lengths ahead of race favourite Goes Hot in a time of 28.16 seconds. The fact the Aiden Cullen-trained dog has been drawn in trap 4 is likely to see it installed as favourite by the bookies.
In the other semi-final, Onikas Magic, owned and trained by Conor A McCaul, from Dungannon, recorded a time of 28.54, 8.5 lengths ahead of race favourite Fair Rest.
The line-up (in trap order) for the “Winner Takes All Open 500) to be run at Brandywell on Monday next night next is – 1, Conna Mill 2, Onikas Magic; 3, Imperial Easle; 4, Kilree Rumble; 5, Goes Hot; 6, Fair Rest.
Racing next Monday night begins at 8.00pm.
The results of last night’s racing at Brandywell were:
Race 1 (300 yards): 1, Santro Will 7/4 fav; 2, Fernhill Love 9/5. Time: 17.22, distance: a short head.
Race 2 (300 yards): 1, Belgrave Zero 5/4 jt fav; 2, Kirstys Image 5/4 jt fav. Time: 17.10; distance: a short head.
Race 3 (500 yards): 1, Conors Talent 6/4; 2, Pretty Jockey 1/1 fav. Time: 29.50; distance 2.5 lengths.
Race 4 Winner Takes All Open 500 (500 yards) 1st semi-final: 1, Onikas Magic 7/2; 2, Fair Rest 1/1 fav. Time: 28.54; distance 8.5 lengths.
Race 5 Winner Takes All Open 500 (500 yards) 2nd semi-final: 1, Kilree Rumble 7/4; 2, Goes Hot 6/4 fav. Time: 28.16; distance: 6 lengths.
Race 6 (500 yards): 1, Jacobs Boy 5/4 fav; 2, Colmyard Jim 3/1. Time: 29.14; distance .75 length.
Race 7 (300 yards): 1, Blackthorn Eve 3/1; 2, Gainstown Buzard 1/1 fav. Time: 16.96; distance: 3.75 lengths.
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