Proper Heiress delivered a paw-perfect performance at Central Park Stadium on Saturday night to scoop the Arena Racing Company Kent Plate in front of a busy crowd.
The Olympic and Winter Derby champion added a third Category One competition to his CV in only four months by beating joint favourite March On Freddie who ran on well to finish second with King Jackson in third.
It capped a bumper night for trainer Mark Wallis, who was victorious at Central Park’s sister venue Perry Barr on the same evening when winning Judgement Night – greyhound racing’s own trainers’ championship.
Assistant trainer Dan Wallis confirmed a tilt at the English Greyhound Derby at Towcester is next on the cards for their kennel star and was over the moon with the outcome.
“He already had a fantastic CV before the Kent Plate – Saturday’s result made it even stronger,” said Dan. “He had to do everything right from trap four, and that’s exactly what he did.
“He trapped well and ran a great first bend. When he’s in front no greyhound can catch him so we’re delighted for everyone involved.
“He stays the trip well and is an all-round dog. He has the early pace, middle pace and sees the trip out, it’s priviledge to have him in the kennel.
“The English Derby is our next target, he might run in the Juvenile, but our main focus is the Derby – we’re hopeful he’ll have a good run in the competition.”
Blue Riband champion Table Toppers finished fourth while Scooby The Boss and last year’s finalist Queen Shakira finished fifth and sixth respectively.
Elsewhere on the night local trainers landed both the Arena Racing Company Sprint and Arena Racing Company Bitches.
King Presley might have fluffed the start in his qualifying heat, but he flew out of the boxes to win the sprint for Elizabeth and Rab McNair.
Meanwhile the biggest cheer of the night was reserved for Head Count’s victory in the Bitches Trophy. Barry O’Sullivan’s Cesarewitch finalist came from off the pace to win the £1,000 Category Three final to a chorus of cheers from the terraces.
Greyhound racing continues at Central Park Stadium on Saturday nights through the spring and summer months. Category One action returns in June with the Arena Racing Company Kent Silver Salver.
