Entries for the McCalmont Cup have poured in over the weekend and it has filled up nicely and will start this Friday Night. The McCalmont Cup is a famous competion on the greyhound calendar and one which attracts plenty of quality, the 2013 version will be no exception. Outside challengers come in the form of Swift Marathon, Danmar Benny, Dragon Shield, Killinan Cash & Bua Tommy. Local hopes rest on the shoulders of the likes of Mickys Trickster, Garryglass Marco, Figaruso, Buddy Minor, Yonko & Princess Gael. The McCalmont Cup is jointly sponsored By The Kilford Arms Hotel & The Track Supporters Club.
Fridays card is also a benefit night for The Irish Kidney Association. Paul Hennessy has generously donated a well bred 8 month old bitch( Premier Fantasy - Dream Ahead) which will be auctioned on the night. Dream Ahead, a 29.00 winner is a daughter of Top Honcho - Graigues Toss and is a half sister of Stateside Troika & Graigues Junior.
Theres plenty of action this week at Kilkenny Track with 3 finals down for decision on Wednesday night, the final of the Freshford C.C A4 525, final of the N2 525 and final of the Coursig Bred Open Unraced should attract plenty of interest.
Owners & Trainers are reminded that The Red Mills Champion Open Unraced will start in the 1st week of May and carries a winners prize of €5,000
