Miami Bullet Triumphs in KAB Maiden Derby Heat at Towcester, Clocking 29.21 Seconds in UK Debut
1 minute Among other notable races, Ivy Hill Thunder, trained by Kevin Boon, delivered the fastest sectional time of 4.00 seconds in the third heat, leading to a win in 29.17 seconds over 500 meters.
Miami Bullet made an impressive UK debut by winning one of the six heats of the KAB Maiden Derby at Towcester, clocking a time of 29.21 seconds.
The event also featured the Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Championship. This year's standout was The Other Donny, trained by Tom Heilbron, who marked his UK debut by winning the second heat in 29.11 seconds. This performance was part of a successful day for the Newcastle trainer, who also celebrated Unanimous Leon's victory in the fifth heat.
Among other notable races, Ivy Hill Thunder, trained by Kevin Boon, delivered the fastest sectional time of 4.00 seconds in the third heat, leading to a win in 29.17 seconds over 500 meters. He was installed as the favourite with most greyhound betting sites. Meanwhile, Graham Holland's entries showed strong form, with Faypoint Harvey winning the Juvenile Championship and Romeo Steel clinching a narrow victory in the fourth heat.
The event was filled with tight competition, with Nathan Hunt’s Junctionfourteen narrowly winning the first heat. Towcester racing manager Andy Lisemore commented on the diversity and potential of the entries, suggesting that another champion like Thorn Falcon might emerge from this group. All eyes are now on the upcoming semi-finals of the KAB Maiden Derby, with a promising lineup including several strong Irish contenders.
Here's the trap draw data for the semi-finals of the KAB Maiden Derby:
| Semi-Final | Trap 1 | Trap 2 | Trap 3 | Trap 4 | Trap 5 | Trap 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Garfiney Blake | Joes Sagar | Junctionfourteen | Barefoot Awesome | Zoo Luru | Ivy Hill Thunder |
| Second | Jaytee Crazy | The Other Donny | Coss Tokyo | Miami Bullet | Ranchers Wolf | Fatboyz Harvey (m) |
| Third | Glorious Tom | Jaytee Etienne | Hawkfield Abbie | Untold Euro | Romeo Steel | Unanimous Leon (m) |
