*** Kerry Agribusiness St Leger, Limerick ***

Heat 12 t5 is that what I think it is ?

What distance is this please? Thought it was a stiffish test. If so, what's Razldazl Bugatti entered for?

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lets rock n roll

I see it's 550yds, 503m. Our St Legers are staying races. At first glance, i'd shortlist Skywalker Puma, Sparta Maestro. Dont think really far enough for Kingo and Tibetan Skies. Think i'd respect Laughil Billy, Refuge of Sinner though, all that's straight off the top of the head, of course

Irish St. Leger
Win or E/W

    2012-10-27 19:30
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Selection     Previous odds     Current odds
Skywalker Puma        
9/2
Sparta Maestro        
6/1
Camas Crash        
8/1
Laughil Billy        
10/1
Money Talks        
12/1
Milldean Tally        
12/1
Varra Rumble        
14/1
Dragon Shield        
14/1
Tibetan Skies        
16/1
Crossfield Star        
16/1
Cabra Buck        
16/1
Refuge Of Sinner        
20/1
Priceless Sky        
20/1
Ardkill Star        
20/1
Forest Ralph        
25/1
Razldazl Apollo        
25/1
Heady Days        
25/1
Razldazl Bugatti        
25/1
Cashen Mafuma        
25/1
Rockchase Bullet        
25/1
Shelbourne Geoff        
25/1
Buddy Minor        
33/1
Moss Lane        
33/1
Kingo        
33/1
Danmar Benny        
33/1
Ringtown Snowy        
50/1
Varra Captain        
50/1
Murralli Junior        
50/1
Ballybough Hawke        
50/1
Riverside Luke        
50/1
Skip Soda        
50/1
Lisnakill Jack        
50/1
Keelogs Diamond        
66/1
Head For Fame        
66/1
Glenanore Shaw        
66/1
Alberta Bound        
66/1
Coolard Chief        
66/1
Toms Brett        
66/1
Fivestar Bomber        
66/1
Killinan Dancer        
66/1
Icandomagic        
66/1
Barefoot Duke        
66/1
Rallying Ri        
100/1
On His Toes        
100/1
Raggletaggle Rio        
100/1
Ballymartin Wok        
100/1
Glideaway Rumble        
100/1
Boher Supreme        
100/1
Rival Reward        
100/1
Shaneboy Alley        
100/1
Droopys Comedian        
100/1
Blakes Allstar        
100/1
Leap On Board        
200/1
Starlight Miller        
200/1
Vegas Strip        
200/1
Cryptic Jester        
200/1
Out For Gold        
250/1
O Garney Patch        
250/1
Ders Always One        
250/1
Racenight Boss        
250/1
Vito Dawn        
250/1
Millbank Beauty        
250/1
Cherrygrove Cool        
250/1
Hidden Jester        
250/1
Sporry King        
500/1
Varra Swallow        
500/1
Ballyelan Kewell        
500/1
Barrack Ruso        
500/1
Cragghill Elm        
500/1
Amberly        
500/1
Victoriano        
500/1
Scala Fiona        
500/1
Each way odds » 1/4 Places 1,2,3,4

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BETSLIP Selections: 0 Help

At the prices, my three against the field are Milldean Tally (12/1), Shelbourne Geoff (25/1) & Varra Captain (50/1). Id be keen to take on Puma around Limerick, theres no way that he'll get the breaks in running that he got thru the Irish Derby.

well done woody youve picked the 1st 2nd 4th and 8th favourite must of took some picking that

Done before betting was even considered Panda. Cant help it if bookmakers on same wavelength as me? Tricky part now, whittling it down to a couple

Where did you expect the Irish Derby winner who has recently clocked 28.00 in a trial to be in the betting.

And then the dog who was favourite at one stage for the Derby that recently broke a track record that stood for years and even stars like College Causeway could not break.

Some of the prices are absolutely amazing if you ask me

Well, ask a football pundit who wins the Premiership. Are they likely to say United/City or QPR/Wigan? I know i get no marks for stating the obvious but wouldn't be looking to back both the top 2 in any case. Looking like Skywalker Puma and Laughil Billy for me at this stage.

Good luck!

Un fkin real, all they would take is €30 quid on Sparta Maestro at 6s then cut him

Must be your reputation PF, theyre running scared!

At the prices i like:

Sparta Maestro who i think this track should suit him.

Shelbourne Geoff who finished 3rd in this last year and has good form around here, he's fresh as he had to miss the Derby and if fully over his problems looks too big a price.

They cut him to 5s but don't want to lay 5s now. Why not just put him in 4/6, would they lay him at that??

Shouldn't have stayed up for the NFL last night and went to the shops this morning

dc

Backed Shaneboy Alley today at 80/1. Vastly improving dog and really put it up to Puma on Saturday might. Might be more to come and hasn't got a bad draw in the second round. Still 66's available

Done the same, posted it elsewhere

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:18 pm     Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post
Played Shaneboy Alley E/W @ 80/1, thought he ran a blinder behind Puma Saturday night. Puma turned 2nd to him and only beat him 2 1/2L which is some effort, yes Puma was held up a bit down the back as Alley moved wide into his ground but it was still a good effort. He is 1 of only 5 (w)s left and unlike the others looks to have the necessary early to be able to turn in front. He is in a tough enough 2nd round heat but he is lightly raced and looked a lot better than those odds suggest in round 1.

Tempted by 25/1 each-way Muralli Junior. True, Tibetan Skies closed him down but thought he was keeping going close home. Won 3/4 length and Skies only 16/1

Paid a visit to Limerick track on Sat night (first time there in over a year)-only 5/6 bookies there for the 1st round of a classic. Absolute joke, with the boys taking out the usual margins. Crowd wasn't great either.

There is something not quite right about the place, even with all the cash spent (and overspent) on it. 1st floor of stand is poorly designed, in most spots, you cant see the 1st & 4th bends - for some reason,they didn't think of this when building it.

Bob the Builder, can we fix it?!

Riiiiiight PF

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:18 pm     Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post
Played Shaneboy Alley E/W @ 80/1, thought he ran a blinder behind Puma Saturday night. Puma turned 2nd to him and only beat him 2 1/2L which is some effort, yes Puma was held up a bit down the back as Alley moved wide into his ground but it was still a good effort. He is 1 of only 5 (w)s left and unlike the others looks to have the necessary early to be able to turn in front. He is in a tough enough 2nd round heat but he is lightly raced and looked a lot better than those odds suggest in round 1.


Also stuck something small on Rockchase Bullet @ 33/1, he walked out of 6 last week but showed decent pace up before getting bother. I thought he ran pretty well and he showed he runs Limerick well enough earlier in the year when winning over 600y, with better draws he can go all the way to the final. I'd be slightly worried about his draw this week with pace both sides of him but hopefully he can qualify.



Also played Rockchase Bullet small at the price, bit worried about his draw Saturday night. Lost Shelbourne Geoff on Saturday night from my ante post bets, he ran rubbish but had been off a while with problems. Wasn't impressed with Saprta Maestro either at all, thought he ran poor but happy to see them take the (w) off as think he will be better off drawn in down there.

Pf, Do you reckon they will price up tomorrow nights heats any where, Powers perhaps Hopefully?

I wouldn't think so but hopefully i'm wrong. Tough card

03/11/2012
Heat 1 – KINGO IS CLINICAL

Kingo produced a professional display to run out a comfortable winner of the opening heat for Dolores Ruth. The powerful black maintains a strong gallop throughout and he was never going to be collared once entering eth back straight with a clear lead.

To his credit Head For Fame closed down the back but had nothing extra from the bottom bends and Kingo led home Head For Fame and On His Toes by four lengths and one length in 29.98.



Heat 2 – POLISHED PUMA POUNCES

Derby champion Skywalker Puma remains on-course to complete a classic double after emerging an impressive winner of the second heat despite the best efforts of the rapidly progressive Cabra Buck. The latter shot from traps to set a strong pace, but Skywalker Puma was also fast into stride and he turned a close second.

The leader increased his lead into the back straight as Skywalker Puma was forced to check wide, although he quickly recovered. By the third turn Skywalker Puma was breathing down the neck of the early leader and he duly shot past to lead before the home turn. Cabra Buck stuck on grimly in second, but Skywalker Puma took the verdict by  a length in 29.84.



HEAT 3 – TIBETAN TURNS ON POWER

So often frustrating in the past, Owen McKenna’s Tibetan Skies really turned it on when winning the third heat in some style. It was a race in which fortunes changed on a few occasions after Lisnakill led up from Tibetan Skies, Refuge Of Sinner and an improving Camas Crash.

Camas Crash forced his way through on the inside to hit the front and he led down the far side. Refuge Of Sinner moved second and then Tibetan Skies came with a rush and shot through on the inside to take it up. He then raced on to win by three parts of a length from fast finishing Varra Swallow in 29.84 with Camas Crash two lengths third.



HEAT 4 – SKY LOOKED PRICELESS

Paul Hennessy had a great first round in the classic and Priceless Sky gave him the perfect start to the second round when an impressive winner of Heat 4 in a very fast 29.59. He didn’t fly from traps but showed good pace to join Leap On Board on the run-up and then shot the bend.

He opened up a big gap down the far side and had the race sewn up by halfway. Maintaining his powerful runn to the line he raced home a six length winner from Leap On Board in 29.59 with O Garney Patch another two lengths third.



HEAT 5 – COOLARD LEADS MOST

Paul Hennessy’s hopes of a quick double were dashed when Money Talks broke slowly from the outside box in Heat 5 and he actually did very well to qualify. It was Declan Byrne’s Coolard Chief that showed the superior early pace to head Ders Always One on the run up and by halfway he had a lead of four lengths.

Money Talks began his move now as he went second and closed without ever looking a winner. Coolard stayed on well for a two length margin over Money Talks in 30.10 and it was one and a half lengths to the staying Moss Lane in third.



HEAT 6 - MAESTRO BACK IN BEST FORM

The much discussed changed seeding didn’t effect Phil Gough’s Sparta Maestro as he turned in a masterly performance to win this heat in 29.77. He stepped out lively from the three box and led up from Ardkill Star with Skip Soda moving third on the bend.

Once Sparta led by a few lengths into the far side there was no way he could be caught and he raced on really strongly to beat the big staying Ardkill Star by three and a half lengths in 29.77 while Skip Soda was some three lengths back in third.



HEAT 7 – COMEDIAN IS NO JOKE

Paul Hennessy may have been foiled of a double in Heat 5 but he made amends in style here as veteran tracker Droopys Comedian (Blackstone Gene/ Droopys Sporty) turned back the clock with a brilliant all the way success in 29.82.

The Comedian flew from traps and led up from Varra Rumble with Forest Ralph in third. The latter was baulked on the corner and Cashen Mafuma moved second. He ran on in his inimitable style but Droopys Comedian was home and hosed and cruised to a eight length victory over Cashen Mafuma with Varra Ruimble a length and a half back third.



HEAT 8 – DRAGON LIVES UP TO REPUTATION

Pat Buckley’s Dragon Shield had looked a real early season talent but a series of little problems prevented him from making it a reality. However, he showed in this final heat that he is very much back on song as he won in 29.88.

Dragon Shield comfortably won the run to the bend where there was major trouble in behind. Danmar Benny forced his way through into second and ran his usual ultra game race down the far side. However Dragon Shield wasn’t easing off and he raced home three and a half lengths ahead of Danmar Benny and Out For Gold.
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Race 3 2012 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger Round 3 Heat 1 09:40 Approx. (550 Yds. Flat)  (Race Grade : AA0)
Trap     Greyhound     * View Complete Race Form
Trap 1     ARDKILL STAR
Trap 2     PRICELESS SKY
Trap 3     CAMAS CRASH
Trap 4     DANMAR BENNY
Trap 5     TIBETAN SKIES
Trap 6     ON HIS TOES

Race 4 2012 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger Round 3 Heat 2 09:55 Approx. (550 Yds. Flat)  (Race Grade : AA0)
Trap     Greyhound     * View Complete Race Form
Trap 1     DROOPYS COMEDIAN
Trap 2     BOHER SUPREME
Trap 3     COOLARD CHIEF
Trap 4     CABRA BUCK
Trap 5     DRAGON SHIELD
Trap 6     VARRA SWALLOW

Race 5 2012 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger Round 3 Heat 3 10:10 Approx. (550 Yds. Flat)  (Race Grade : AA0)
Trap     Greyhound     * View Complete Race Form
Trap 1     CASHEN MAFUMA
Trap 2     SPARTA MAESTRO
Trap 3     KINGO
Trap 4     VARRA RUMBLE
Trap 5     MONEY TALKS
Trap 6     SKIP SODA

Race 6 2012 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger Round 3 Heat 4 10:25 Approx. (550 Yds. Flat)  (Race Grade : AA0)
Trap     Greyhound     * View Complete Race Form
Trap 1     MOSS LANE
Trap 2     HEAD FOR FAME
Trap 3     LEAP ON BOARD
Trap 4     OUT FOR GOLD
Trap 5     SKYWALKER PUMA
Trap 6     O GARNEY PATCH

Milldean Tally and Murralli Junior out then

Irish St. Leger
Win or E/W

    2012-11-10 20:40
    Refresh

Selection     Previous odds     Current odds
Skywalker Puma        
2/1
Sparta Maestro        
7/2
Priceless Sky        
6/1
Tibetan Skies        
10/1
Camas Crash        
12/1
Money Talks        
12/1
Dragon Shield        
12/1
Cabra Buck        
12/1
Ardkill Star        
16/1
Kingo        
20/1
Varra Rumble        
25/1
Cashen Mafuma        
25/1
Danmar Benny        
25/1
Droopys Comedian        
25/1
Moss Lane        
33/1
Skip Soda        
50/1
Coolard Chief        
50/1
Head For Fame        
66/1
Varra Swallow        
66/1
Out For Gold        
100/1
On His Toes        
150/1
Leap On Board        
150/1
Boher Supreme        
200/1
O Garney Patch        
200/1
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Dragon Shield needs the rail, finds itself in 5 tonight ?
Maestro needs wide, finds itself in 2 tonight
squeaky night tonight

Some brilliant performances in the Quarters. Priceless Sky absolutely amazing and flying. On Puma but that and Maestro, obviously still, very big players

SPARTA MAESTRO STILL A LEGER DOUBT
16/11/2012
Sparta Maestro is still a doubtful runner in tomorrow’s second semi-final of the Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger at Limerick and no definite decision will be made until late this evening at the earliest.

Phil Gough confirmed yesterday that it is still touch and go with the brilliant black as he said: “He is not fully right just yet but we are having him checked again tomorrow afternoon and will know the results tomorrow night. I just want people to be aware that he is not a certain runner”.



It don't look good for us on Sparta Maestro. They seem worried to risk him as he may then aggrivate the injury and miss the final and possibly the night of stars, to me though the Leger is much more prestigous than the night of stars so i'd be running Saturday night but then i'm on ante post so could be accused of pocket talking.

twitter just up - the Uber-Maestro is withdrawn from tomorrow, real shame

Bad luck for Maestro and his fans. Now he's sidelined, Power make Priceless Sky marginal favourite over Skywalker Puma

That's because Comedian doesn't run either, 2nd semi is a 4 runner race.

Race 9 - 2012 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger Semi-Final   (Grade : AA0) Flat 550
Pos.     Trap     Greyhound     Prize     Wt.       Win Time     By     Going     Est
Time     SP.     Grade     Comm.
1.      Trap 3     SKYWALKER PUMA      €100.00      75      29.64             +.30 Fast      29.94       1/2      AA0      Bmp 1,Ld 2
2.      Trap 6     TIBETAN SKIES      €0.00      81      29.64      3L      +.30 Fast      30.15       7/2      A0      SlAw,FinWl
3.      Trap 4     KINGO      €0.00      72      29.64      4.5L      +.30 Fast      30.46       5/2      A2      ChlRu,ChlBS
4.      Trap 1     DANMAR BENNY      €800.00      76      29.64      sh      +.30 Fast      30.47       5/1      A2      EvAw,Bmp 1
5.      Trap 2     BOHER SUPREME      €800.00      73      29.64      2L      +.30 Fast      30.61       16/1      A2      EvAw,ClrRn
6.      Trap 5     COOLARD CHIEF      €800.00      73      29.64      nk      +.30 Fast      30.63       4/1      A2      SlAw,NvShw

Race 10 - 2012 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger Semi-Final   (Grade : AA0) Flat 550
Pos.     Trap     Greyhound     Prize     Wt.       Win Time     By     Going     Est
Time     SP.     Grade     Comm.
1.      Trap 2     PRICELESS SKY      €100.00      72      29.43             +.30 Fast      29.73       1/4      AA0      FAw,ALd
2.      Trap 3     CASHEN MAFUMA      €0.00      73      29.43      7L      +.30 Fast      30.22       5/2      A0      EvAw,Imp 2
3.      Trap 1     HEAD FOR FAME      €0.00      75      29.43      hd      +.30 Fast      30.23       9/2      A0      EP,ClrRn
4.      Trap 5     LEAP ON BOARD      €800.00      75      29.43      4.5L      +.30 Fast      30.54       8/1      A2      MsdBk,NvShw

Race 11 2012 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger Final 10:10 Approx. (550 Yds. Flat)  (Race Grade : AA0)
Trap     Greyhound     * View Complete Race Form
Trap 1     PRICELESS SKY
Trap 2     KINGO
Trap 3     SKYWALKER PUMA
Trap 4     CASHEN MAFUMA
Trap 5     TIBETAN SKIES
Trap 6     HEAD FOR FAME

The top has a plot draw.

Puma would want to come away in from of Kingo and Mafuma.

Although it's bad for my pocket it would be good to see Puma do the Derby/Leger double

Dont think non runners made any difference. Sky still a worthy favourite, although i'm on Puma

Having gone through the final i think the dog that could decide the result could be Kingo. He stepped right from 4 and was mid, mid to wide run up in the semi final. the previous round his immediate reaction from trap 3 was to come out to the right and the same in the round before from trap 1.

There was nothing between Puma and Kingo to the corner in the semi final but Puma was drawn inside. This time however they are the other way around and if they go to the corner together again can Puma get around him? Through the whole competition Kingo has had the better sectionals so there is a fair chance he will lead Puma or at least be with him to the corner.

All this leaves Priceless Sky surely to get a solo on the inside. He has been so consistant from traps in the competition (2.80 x 3 times and 2.85 when drawn 5) and with Kingo looking likely to leave him plenty of room he looks the likely leader. If he does turn in front the only dog i can see possibly picking him up is Puma (and even that is no certainty) so it's crucial for his backers that he has cleared Kingo early.

I'd have Priceless Sky shorter than the 5/4 on the draw. Puma looks the right price to me.

Apparently, the final will be shown on RTE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cRBoMipwlE

priceless sky looks plotted up and the bet, but we need to be brave enough to oppose the puma, superb dog, fair play to RTE

20/11/2012
Everybody will be able to enjoy the action from the final of the Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger at Limerick on Saturday. It will be shown live on RTE News Now on Saturday night from 10.10 pm.

Viewers from around the world will be able to follow the action live on www.rte.ie. It can also be viewed on Saorview and UPC as well as via iPad, iPhone & Android.

The programme will run between 10.10 and 10.40 and will also include a review of the night’s racing.

“We see the lift that live TV & online creates every year with the key races from around the country”, said Imelda Cahalan.  “It is a great boost that Limerick will be broadcast live to not only to the nation but to a wider worldwide audience”.

“Kerry Group are long-time supporters of greyhound racing and their faith in the Irish St. Leger, and in Limerick Greyhound Stadium, will be repaid by opening the competition to a much larger audience on RTE News Now” added Cahalan.

Viewers across Ireland and around the world will be able to bet live into the race pools and the Jackpot on the night through the Irish Greyhound Board’s interactive betting website at www.igb.ie .

It's the classic match up, the trail-blazing Priceless Sky against the powerhouse Skywalker Puma, shame about the injury to Sparta Maestro. Although gone to plan so far with 5/1 Puma in the final, still got a feeling i'm on the wrong one. The bookies make it a two-dog race but dogs like Kingo and Tibetan Skies are capable of making an impact.

Will be tuning into RTE tonight

nal you have to take notice.

Her record in big finals in recent years is quite phenomenal and Kingo has been one of her best performers as he has won the last two runnings of the Betfair (or Hegarty) 600. He has also been a quarter finalist in the 2011 Irish Derby and also finished a length third behind Tyrur Big Mike in this year’s Easter Cup final.

He has been popping out smartly in each round of this classic and is well capable of being involved in an early bump with Skywalker Puma. Whatever, he is entitled to big respect.



PUMA READY TO POUNCE

In three is the champion himself, Skywalker Puma which is also unbeaten in the classic. Having won the Red Mills Champion Juvenile at Kilkenny, he next appeared in the first round of the Irish Derby at Shelbourne.

His was on an upward curve through the Derby and in the final he collared Cuil Cougar with that sizzling late run that saw him get up in the final strides.

He was slow to the bend in most of his Derby heats but he has been coming away much stronger in the Leger and he has really taken to the Limerick circuit. He is powerful from halfway and is virtually irresistible if within three lengths of the lead at the half mark. He is bidding to provide the O’Donnell kennel with a seventh St Leger and a first for owner Ray Patterson.



VERY CONSISTENT MAFUMA

Cashen Mafuma has been a hugely consistent performer for breeder and trainer Chris Houlihan and has mixed all his career in the highest company.

This is a second classic final for him this year after finishing behind Power Of God in the Produce Stakes final at Clonmel.

However there has been plenty of success also as he won the Rose of Tralee Stake and the Vetsearch Recharge 525 as well as the Macroom Motor Services Stake. He’s capable of going up well but has been finishing strongly in this competition.



A THIRD FOR OWEN?

The name McKenna is synonymous with the St Leger and Owen has taken over from dad Ger by winning the classic twice.

In the Eimear Coffey owned Tibetan Skies he has a dog with as much pace as any other greyhound in the final. His problem is that he doesn’t always put it to the best use.

In saying that he has been going up faster to the corner at Limerick than in previous outings and on paper he would look the major danger to the big two. Certainly, if there is any trouble up front then this dog is the one most likely to take advantage.



THERE TOTALLY ON MERIT

The longest priced of the finalists prior to the first round would have been Head For Fame and he remains the outsider going into the final.

But he has gained his final place totally on merit and his early pace makes him a threat to them all.

Brilliantly handled by Tommy Bolton for West Cork born owner Larry O’Rourke, Head For Fame loves the good run to the bend and was only overhauled around the bottom bends by Skywalker Puma in an earlier round. I don’t expect him to win but he can make his presence felt by the opening bend.



IN SUMMARY …

It’s probably too obvious but the likelihood is that Priceless Sky will lead to the bend and, likely, by further into the back straight.

It then depends on how quickly Skywalker Puma gets into second to launch his challenge. If he is not second by halfway it may be too late. The narrow vote goes to Priceless Sky to win from Skywalker Puma with Tibetan Skies in third.

http://www.rte.ie/news/

How has Priceless lost from there!

Some run from Cashen Mafuma...found chunks on the clock.

Although his determination to have a nibble may have contributed to his pace.

om RPGTV now

sorry.....wrong st ledger.....

Dan Chipowski     24 Nov 12 22:23 
How has Priceless lost from there!


Tell me about it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ED6aYVR8zJI

7 lengths turnaround on semi form, just makes you wonder sometimes

Woodie see dans post at 22.27
Dan knows..............

Winner is nuts, said it in a post well before the Derby, has raving pace.