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History might be made at Newcastle Stadium on Thursday night time when Tom Heilbron bids to turn out to be the primary coach to land an Arena Racing Company Northern Puppy Derby hat-trick.
The Trimdon handler first gained the north-east’s premier puppy competitors in 2022 with Freedom Alibi earlier than kennel star Links Maverick made it a contest double precisely 12 months in the past.
Now, rising star Omuircheartaigh is Tom’s sole consultant in Thursday’s £12,500 Grand Final. And victory would re-write the data books as no coach has ever gained the competitors thrice in a row in its 30-year historical past.
The April ’22 canine, which is owned by the Fomo Five Syndicate, enters the ultimate with each likelihood, having gained each of his qualifying races – and Tom believes his greyhound should have extra to present when it counts most.
“We’re so happy with his progress since the competition started,” mentioned Heilbron. “We’ve got a good draw in trap three, and Thursday’s race could be all about the start.
“I do believe whichever greyhound makes the first bend in front will win – and Omuircheartaigh needs to do just that.
“It’s a huge achievement just to reach a Category One final. So, to win this trophy three times in a row would be massive for the kennel and everyone at home. It’s a big week for the team with last year’s champion Links Maverick running in the Winter Derby final at Monmore too where we’re hopeful of another big run.”
The north-east will even be represented in lure one with Jimmy Fenwick’s Coppice Saphire operating for proprietor Tony Brealey.
It could be a household event ought to Coppice Saphire end the race along with her nostril in entrance. Trainer Jimmy is supported by spouse and assistant coach Mel with daughters Hannah and Lauren plus son Callum working full-time as kennel arms on the household’s Ashington home.
“It’s a really open final,” mentioned Jimmy. “Our girl has performed well in her heat and semi-final to reach this stage.
“The draw has worked out well for us as there’s a lot of early pace on the card so getting a good position early will be key. I think the winner could come from anywhere though, which shows how competitive the competition is.”
Also that includes in Thursday’s remaining is Diane Henry’s Clona Curly and Coppice Ella who will signify Cotswolds coach Kevin Hutton. Essex-based Maxine Locke will make the lengthy journey from the south-east too with Droopys Eunice and Droopys Display.
Tickets for the Arena Racing Company Northern Puppy Derby may be booked by way of the Newcastle Stadium web site now. Doors open at 6pm, with the primary race of the night time due off at 6.38pm. The Northern Puppy Derby remaining is scheduled for 8.44pm.
