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Having spoken to Gerry Holian this morning and our EGRC Irish contacts 

They both feel that 'European queen' (Hazel) faces an extremely tough & Hazaradous draw in the 3rd round of the Irish derby.


Gerry Holian has said she is in great form this morning although she was tired after the race she bounced back this morning and looks to be in tip top shape - 

Having studied the draw - she has unluckily drawn one of the hottest heats of the 3rd round. 

It contains an English derby 2nd in 'Droopys ward' - trap 2 is 'Metro Jack' - recent winner of the £25,000 Dundalk International.

Trap 3 is 'Paradise Maverik' - one of Pat Buckleys leading dogs - 29.59 in the 2nd round - Trap 4 is Homeless Boy - 29.36 for the 550 yards at Shelbourne - 

Trap 5 is - 'Droopys nidge' - 28.00 at Shelbourne and the current Joint Fav for the Irish derby.


The real concern for our EGRC team is that they feel that 'Droopys Nidge' from trap 5 looks to move right on the run up and this could well hinder 

queens chances of getting a clear run on the run to the 1st bend.

Hopefully this does not occur - as both Gerry and Chris feel that given a clear run -they  would be confident of her reaching the quarter finals and that she has the pace to qualify.


whatever happens - European queen has clearly demonstrated that she is one of the fastest 'females' in training in either Ireland or the UK.


Not many bitches can clock 29.56 for the 550 yards at Shelbourne park

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