BALLYDOYLE Tina – trained by three-time winner Graham Holland – produced the quickest time (27.87 seconds) in the second round of the Con and Annie Kirby Juvenile Classic at Limerick over the weekend.
This run confirms her as a leading contender, and is the nomination of Camogue Rovers GAA club.
Overseas challenger Bouncing Monarch (Effin) continued his impressive form with another sub-28-second run, claiming heat seven in 27.98 for trainer Michael O’Donovan.
One of the standout clashes of the night saw Bockos Gold (Holland, Gerald Griffins)get the better of hot favourite Ballymac Setanta (Liam Dowling, Dromin/Athlacca GAA).
Producing electric early speed, ‘Gold powered clear to win convincingly in 28.00, marking himself as a serious contender for outright honours.
Holland completed a notable treble on the night as Beanos Yank (Granagh/Ballingarry Camogie) followed up his opening-round success with another commanding performance, holding off strong late challengers to score in 28.22.
The quarter-finals are scheduled for Easter Saturday night.