Total Reality crowned Bettor.com Peterborough Puppy Derby Champion
Total Reality (5-1) produced a stunning performance last night at Fengate across the 420m to purse his camp a cool prize of £5000 in the Bettor.com Peterborough Puppy Derby final.
Reality made his UK debut in the heats on the back of a three month layoff and needed to trap as well as he did then in order to stand a chance.
The Liz McNair trained dog didn't trap as well as hoped for, managing to reach the first bend half a length off his best time but continued to trail behind leader Alfies Options (7-1), who unexpectedly drifted wide creating the perfect opportunity for Reality to take control from the third bend and eventually cross the mark in a time of 25.50secs.
Liz stood amongst the punters in the betting ring for the final, and whilst I tore up my betting-slip at the end for backing Little Sensation (5-4F) - Liz took the opportunity to jump for joy and ran towards the podium to receive a nice big check awarded by Bettor.com PR Manager Jayne Clarke.
It was unfortunate for Sensation who looked best on paper having clocked the fastest time in both the heat and semi-final, but the result of the night just proves that solving puppy races often has its problems, with runners likely to show marked improvement at any time, and yesterday just happened to be Reality’s night.
Champion trainer Mark Wallis was also present on the scene and would be proud of two year old Bim Bam Boozle’s effort, who made a trap two start and took a bump early on but still managed to take second place in 25.62secs. Options took third in 25.73secs
Pat Rosney had a nightmare turnout as his three finalists could only manage a four, five and six finish, although he did produce a winner in the Back And Lay At Bettor.com Stayers Trophy in the form of Ballymac Roger.
Bettor.com also sponsored the Regional challenge which was held over three races and saw the Midlands easily land the £3,000 first prize as they secured 31 points compared to 17 for the North and 15 for the South.
The night also provided for some record breaking action from David Pruh's Rotar Wing. This young greyhound is an exceptional sprinter and managed to break his own track record, flying out of trap four to clock 13.95sec, a length and a quarter improvement on the time he set last year.
It has to be said that the atmosphere at the Peterborough track was magnificent on the night, and the staff on board provided everyone with excellent service and a great experience. Bettor.com definitely believes in backing the greyhound racing industry and promises to continue backing the sport in the properous future.
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