Representatives from Time Greyhound Nutrition have predicted a closely contested final of this year’s Northern Flat at Newcastle Stadium when traps rise on Thursday evening.
The title sponsors of the £12,500 Category One competition will be trackside for Newcastle’s feature summer race which will be contested by five locally trained greyhounds.
Trainers Tom Heilbron, Jimmy Fenwick, Brian Fairbairn and Savva Roberts – all users of Time Greyhound Nutrition products – are represented by Romeo Crossfire, Wicky Ned, Slingshot Sam and Tonelagee respectively.
County Durham based Stephen Caile has also qualified for the final with kennel star Delvin Cat.
Of the finalists, all excluding Romeo Crossfire have won at least one qualifying heat with the entire field separated by less than two lengths on times during last week’s semi finals.
William Rigney, director of Time Greyhound Nutrition, said a case could be made for all five greyhounds with a winner hard to call.
“It’s a competitive final, and one we look forward to attending on Thursday evening,” said William. “Speaking to connections of each finalist, everyone seems pleased with their draw.
“Romeo Crossfire has every chance if he can hold the inside rail, but Wicky Ned is an exciting young pup. Slingshot Sam was one of the fastest semi final qualifiers and both Tonelagee and Delvin Cat on the outside are unbeaten – you can make a case for all of them.
“It’s been an excellent competition and we’re pleased to see four of our clients represented in the final. Best wishes to all connections – may the best greyhound win.”
Tickets for the £12,500 Time Greyhound Nutrition Northern Flat grand final on Thursday, July 25, are on sale now and available to book here. Doors open at 5.45pm with the first of 12 races on the night at 6.37pm.
Further information about Time Greyhound Nutrition and its products is available online via www.timenutrition.ie.
2024 Time Greyhound Nutrition Northern Flat final: Romeo Crossfire, Wicky Ned, Slingshot Sam, Tonelagee, VACANT, Delvin Cat.
