Saturday night saw the ladies down on the South Coast competing in the Coral Brighton Belle. The evening wasn’t without drama as unfortunately there were some trap issues in heat one resulting in a void race. Due to this, lots had to be drawn with Montana Angel, Queen Joni & Selsey Bullet being pulled out and going through into the semi finals .
Moving onto the 2nd heat we saw Allowdale Cazoo for Nathan Hunt getting herself into a nice position and taking the lead after the 3rd bend with Minnie Bullet running on strongly for 2nd and Southfield Daisy qualifying in 3rd. Winning time 30.57 (-20).
In heat 3 Crafty Shivoo took the early lead and continued to pull away with a spectacular win for Mark Wallis putting up the quickest heat time in 29.80 (-20) , Havana Bale out and Coppice Ella gave chase in behind securing their place in the semi finals.
Betsys Bullet the reigning Brighton Belle champ took the win in heat 4 for Belinda Green, showing great early pace and running a super first bend. She battled hard with Droopys Eunice who went on to qualify in 2nd with Queen Dusty securing 3rd. Winning time 30.53 (-20).
Heat 5 Saw Droopys Auntie for Paul Young leading from the boxes, getting a stunning pitch out on the wide securing a nice lead, and taking the win in 30.60 (-20). There was an eye-catching run from Queen Georgia in 2nd after finding trouble early on in the race. Couldbeastar qualified in 3rd.
The final heat went to Bubbly Bombay for Paul Young. After taking a bump early doors, she went on to take the rail and dug deeply on the home straight after a tremendous battle with Queen Shakira. Rapido Lady qualified back in 3rd. Winning time 30.64 (-20).
Saturday night also saw the Coral 515 Dogs final where Jason Heath’s charge took the victory for owners Mr T Burrows & Mrs E Burrows. Untold Taka took the lead around the first bend with Burrows Sapphire poised in 2nd position. Making his move at the 4th bend, Burrows Sapphire ran home strongly to take the win. A Jun 21 by Good News x Coonough Bell has given connections some great races winning multiple top grades at home track Hove plus plenty of open races both over 6 and 4 bends.
Trainer Jason Heath said, “He’s definitely in the best form of his career at the moment. He’s not an easy win with dog, due to railing at the bends and going wide on the straights. When given space he can certainly run. His owners are the Burrows family who are great supporters of our kennel and really enjoy Hove.’
Burrows Sapphire will take his place in Heat 2 of the Jenny Bunting Memorial sweepstake ( grade A1) on Friday morning. There are three heats to be run with the first two from each heat going into the final which will be run Saturday 27th April.
Jenny Bunting Memorial Sweepstake (Friday)
This Saturday night will also see the three heats of the Hove Puppy cup and the two heats of the Hove Sprint trophy. An action packed night that will no doubt be an exciting night of racing.
Coral Brighton Belle semi-finals form guide
Jade Browne
