A Proper raider

PROPER HEIRESS (8.32) is the sole UK-trained contender for the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby and can secure his place in next week’s third round with victory in heat 12 over 550yds at Shelbourne Park tonight, live on SIS.

- by JONATHAN HOBBS

The Dublin track staged the first batch of second-round heats last night with reigning champion Bockos Diamond among the stars on show, and Proper Heiress has certainly starred on these shores this year with victories in the Winter Derby, Juvenile Championship and Sussex Cup.

Impressive on his Shelbourne bow last week, Mark Wallis’ runner is up against a talented youngster in Magical On Fire but his all-round gears can make hay.