Bar One Sprint Kicks Off This Saturday

Reigning champion Carrick Aldo will commence his title defence in heat 11. With an impressive 20.80 winning time in 2023, his only setback was in the second round. This Saturday night, he will race in the striped jacket. Meanwhile, The Other Kobe, the 2023 Irish Derby champion, will compete in heat nine, wearing the white jacket.

Ballinakill Alf, a finalist for the 2023 Irish Sprinter of the Year, has continued to excel this year. In June, he set a new record for the 350-yard distance at Limerick and will race from trap three in heat two.

Coolavanny Brave, a November 2022 puppy, will race from trap four in heat 10. This son of Broadstrand Bono, with only two races under his belt, clocked an impressive 21.07 earlier this month, the second-fastest time of the year over 366 yards.