The Puppy Derby at Monmore comes to a conclusion tonight at 21:12 with the action covered in the betting shops and online via Ladbrokes webcast.

Speed Figs

T1 - Droopys Mikel 89
T5 - Bunrpark Champ 88
T2 - Ardmayle Champ 64+
T4 - Ballymac Ken 60
T6 - Lenson Threeways 56
T3 - Coolavanny Train 48

Droopys Mikel and Burnpark Champ are well clear on the figures and I wouldn't put anyone off backing them both a 9/4 and 11/4 respectively. Droopys Mikel is well drawn in red and looks set to lead unless Burnpark Champ gets a flyer. The latter’s chance probably depends on whether or not he traps and he's still a bit inconsistent at the boxes to have full confidence in him.

Of the others Lenson Threeways also has good early pace and he wouldn't be without a chance at 12/1 though he'll probably need trouble on his inside if he's to succeed. Ardmayle Champ is a well regarded hound and is almost certainly capable of going quicker than he has done in the previous two rounds. He hasn't shown the best of early yet though and could find himself behind a wall of dogs at the first bend. At around odds of 5/2 I'd be prepared to take him on.

A good race in prospect and I expect I'll either be backing traps 1 & 5 or laying trap 2.