THE curtain rose on the valuable Callaway Pro-Am @ Stud Irish St. Leger Classic at Limerick Greyhound Stadium with a thrilling display of top-class racing, and it was Toolmaker Josepe who stole the spotlight with a standout comeback performance.
Trained by Robert Gleeson and owned by William Hyslop, Toolmaker Josepe roared back to form in style (29.68 seconds).
Defending champion Clonbrien Treaty also made his long-awaited return and looked every inch a serious contender for a historic three-in-a-row.
He finished second to Philip Buckley’s Blastoff Cooper in 29.73.
Treaty is trained in Tipperary by Graham Holland and owned by the Murphy family of Athlacca.
A blend of seasoned stars and exciting prospects have already set the tone for what promises to be a gripping Leger, one which continues next Saturday night.
