The final of the 2009 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger will take place this Saturday, June 13 in the Limerick Greyhound Stadium. The €74,000 classic began just three weeks ago with 96 greyhounds, and six top-class greyhounds have emerged through the rounds to contest the final.
Kilkenny has managed to maintain a strong representation in the final, with half of the finalists having a connection to the county. Bar Blackstone is owned and trained by Sean Dunphy from Knocktopher. Michael Delahunty from Kilmacow trains Moveit Jamie, while Marked Urgent is trained by Paul Hennessy from Gowran.
The six finalists (in trap order ) are:
Trap 1 Moveit Jamie
Trap 2 Bar Blackstone
Trap 3 Marked Urgent
Trap 4 Chicken Supper
Trap 5 Shaneboy Lee
Trap 6 Timor Blue
The owner of the winning greyhound will receive €34,000 in prize money plus a trophy. The first race, on Saturday 13, will begin at 8pm, with gates open from 6.30pm. Full details of the Limerick Greyhound Stadium, the trap draw and updates on the competition can be found on www.igb.ie
