SUMMERTIME SPECIAL . . . regular Gretna trainer Dexter Clark, who has had a string of recent successes at Halcrow Stadium, was presented with a trophy by a ‘Hen Party’ on a night-out at ‘the dogs’ PICTURE: CRAIG NORMAN
In the fifth race prolific Halcrow Stadium trainer Dexter Clark added to his super summer tally when his bitch Dottie crossed the line to win by an impressive 4.5 lengths lead.
She was followed home by runner-up Snowie Dream, owned and trained at Hawick by Frannie Hill.
The compete turnaround came in the seventh race when Frannie Hill enjoyed top spot with his greyhound Canny Make It when it romped home in front of Dexter Clark’s runner Tears.
However, a victory for Joe Pep in the 9pm trip meant the Clark kennels enjoyed a winning double with the 7/4 shot coming in ahead of Bally Boom, a 5/2 bet from Lewthwaite of Workington.
Finally, racing fans can check on recent form by going online to the DnG24 Gretna racing archive at https://www.dng24.co.uk/?s=greyhounds
RESULTS and STARTING PRICES
First race (7.30) – 1, Macca Black, trap 2, price 2/1; 2, Jim Bob, 1, 2/1; distance .5 length; winning time 17.68 seconds.
Second (7.45) – 1, Farmhouse, 4, 1/2 fav.; 2, Alibi, 2, 6/4; distance 1.25 lengths; winning time 17.29 seconds.
Third (8.00) – 1, Unlock, 4, 5/2; 2, Wiggy’s Black, 1, 5/4; 2; 17.57.
Fourth (8.20) – 1, Chaos, 3, 5/2; 2, Flaming Patsie, 4, 6/4; 11.75; 17.20.
Fifth (8.40) – 1, Dottie, 2, 5/4; 2, Snowie Dream, 1, 7/4; 4.5; 17.36.
Sixth (9.00) – 1, Joe Pep, 2, 7/4; 2, Bally Boom, 3, 5/2; 1.25; 17.55.
Seventh (9.20) – 1, Canny Make It, 2, 5/2; 2, Tears, 4, 5/2; 1.75; 17.51.
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