HACKNEY CORNER OUT OF DERBY

Ian Fortune

English Derby finalist Hackney Corner was yesterday withdrawn from the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby before a blow was struck.

The Pat Buckley trained star was set to race from trap five in Heat 21 but a reserve is now likely to take his place.

Given the fact that reserves may be needed on Friday, a replacement for the talented son of Here Comes Syd won’t be named until after Saturday’s weigh in.