The main feature was the opening heats of the ‘Noggs’ 470 metres Gretna Derby which produced spectacular wins for two north Cumbrian fancies Join Account and Mr Loy.
Both owned by the same group of friends, they were well ahead of the main challengers and go through to this Friday night’s final at Halcrow Stadium as firm favourites.
Meanwhile, there was a winning double for regular Gretna owner-trainer Maurice Lawman over the sprint distance.
He notched up victories for both Big Time and Unlock in the 7.45 and 8.15 races on the good going border track.
Finally, racing fans can check on recent form by going online to the DnG24 Gretna racing archive at www.dng24.co.uk/?s=greyhounds
RESULTS and STARTING PRICES
First race (7.30) – 1, Tic Tac, trap 5, price evens fav.; 2, Park Lane, 6, 6-4; distance 4.25 lengths; winning time 17.59 seconds.
Second (7.45) – 1, Big Time, 5, 5/4; 2, Katie’s Lad, 3, 5/4; 1; 17.61.
Third (8.00) – 1, Derry Boy Blue, 4, evens fav.; 2, Pop On Roman, 2, 6/4; 1; 17.48.
Fourth (8.15) – 1, Unlock, 2, 6/4; 2, Mrs Bean, 3, 2/1; 2.5; 17.29.
Fifth (8.30) – 1, Another Snow, 4, 6/4; 2, Dixie, 2, 2/1; 1.25; 17.45.
Sixth (8.45) – 1, Snow, 6, 4/5; 2, Gartcloss Mickey, 1, 2/1; 1.75; 17.21.
Seventh (9.00) – 1, Lewis, 4, 6/4; 2, Ennerdale Kev, 5, 2/1; 6; 17.16.
Eighth (9.15) – 1, Gartcloss Papa, 5, 6/4; 2, On The Ball, 2, 7/4; 2.5; 17.38.
Ninth (9.30) – 1, Bellfield, 2, 6/4; 2, Mason’s Magic, 3, 6/4; short head; 42.94.
Tenth (9.45) – 1, Summers Sapphire, 2, 7/4; 2, Mary Rose, 1, evens fav.; 3.75; 42.25.
Eleventh (10.00) – 1, Joint Account, 6, 1/2 fav.; 2, Ghost, 4, 3/1; 10.25; 28.82.
Twelfth (10.10) – 1, Mr Loy, 3, 6/4; 2, Plug, 1, evens fav.; 3.25; 29.11.
Thirteenth (10.20) – 1, Cara, 1, 5/2; 2, Yazoo, 3, 6/4; a head; 29.69.
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