Windfarm Eiscir favourite for second cup victory

It looks like Windfarm Eiscir will  be  the one to beat in the all-age dog stake (16) at the Tradree coursing meeting at Leamaneigh Beg, Newmarket-on-Fergus, over the weekend.
Trainer Pat Curtin had him back to his best at the recent  Regional Coursing, where he was a very impressive winner of the James Curran Memorial Cup (16).  In doing so he had a semi-final win over Kyle Basil, who beat him in the first round of the Champion  Stakes in Clonmel last season.
Windfarm Eiscir also had an outing at the East Donegal meeting last weekend  but was unlucky when beaten just up in the third round of the East Donegal Cup (16) by Derby hero Central City, the eventual winner.
Bookmaker Denny Goold  will have  Windfarm Eiscir on the board as even-money favourite.  The main dangers could come from  Venture Out 3-1; Kyle Tanyard and Aristo Prince, 4-1 and Cillowen Bandit, 5-1.
Among the low odds for the all-age bitch stake (16) are Cillowen Bandit 2-1,Oilean Lilo 5-2  Adios Venetia (beaten in the semi-final at Crohane and Killenaula), Cooga Aoife, Windfarm Swift and Lowland Deuce, all at 3-1 and Oilean Mystic and Woodpark Blaze at 4-1.
Due to the circumstances in which they find themselves in, the club had to reduce both trial stakes to 16 runners.
Nonetheless, the card is an attractive one for  the club’s second outing at the Leamaneigh Beg venue placed at the disposal of the club by Paddy Quinn. It will be remembered that when the club held its inaugural meeting  at this venue it was faced with atrocious weather conditions. The fact that the meeting was held and provided good coursing over the two days was a great tribute to the club. Since last year,  improvements have been carried out to the field and the club can boast of a very fine venue for one of the most popular meetings on the Clare coursing calendar.
Clare coursing enthusiasts will also be out in force in Loughrea this Thursday and Friday for the Galway and Oranmore fixture.
There is a change of date for the  Ballyduff meeting. It was supposed to have been held on Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20 but because of Ballyduff’s involvement in the Munster Intermediate Club Championship final on the Sunday, the coursing  has been brought forward to Friday and Saturday.
The draw  for the Tradaree meeting was made in Sixmilebridge on Monday night.
Derby trial stake (16 dog puppies) Top half: Nothing  Upstairs v Foxhall Boy; That Lad There v Windfarm Captain; Rivermount Joe v Thee Gow; Fishermans Eoin v Ask Me Why Not. Bottom half: Barrack Own v Tromora Hogie; Parker Harry v Ratatat; Derrylough Sea v Harrys Time; Woodpark Royal v Janey All Star. Reserves: (A) Mahonburg Magic; (B) Ivory Rock; (C) Your the Boss; (D) Banatupa.
Oaks trial stake (16 bitch puppies) Top half:  Eights Evia v Callura Skyline; Duarigle Abidal v Rathluirc Becky; Oilean Blonde v Aristo Catinahat; Sports Chic v Ler Maggie. Bottom half: Las Elbac v Elegant Duchess; Notmydepartment v Ballykett Rascal; Cillowen Swift v Unique Theory; Mayor Roberta v Lady Bombshell. Reserves:  (A) Precious Diva; (B) Carrigmore Hope; (C) Missing Blonde; (D) Shanavullen Kate.
All-Age Dog Stake (16) Top half:  Ole Gunner v Upourdat; Danema Blues v Windfarm Eiscir; Foxs Bow v Cool Storm; Carrigmore Heart v Kyle Tanyard. Bottom half: Venture Out v Millbridge Eoin; Kilcastle v For Ever West; Aristo Prince v Luath Legend; Carrolls Pass v Cillowen Bandit. Reserves: (A) Soapy Eyes;  (B) Helens Jet; (C) Mayor Parkes; (D) Peadars Touch.
All-Age Bitch Stake (16) Top half: Adios Venetia v Maccos Pride; Rock Music v Oilean Mystic; Pixie Lou Lou v Have We Six; Cooga Aoife v Highland Glow. Bottom half: Fawn of Inagh v Lowland Deuce; Kerryhill Lass v Woodpark Blaze; Windfarm Swift v Oilean Lilo; Clogher Road v Job Done. Reserves: (A) Congo Bound; (B) Drimeen Mariner; (C) Prolific Artist; (D) I Remember Paddy.
Working Members Stake (13) Rugger Back Bob v Knoppogue Mate; Ballyrua v Master Rooster; Poncho Paddy v Confused Mark; Killdoo Gang v Badgerfort Max; Bargain Bike v Isshedeone;  Portdrine Queen v Killuran Lady; Shanakyle Bexie, a bye.
Judge: Tony Reddan; slipper, Richie Quinn, Jnr.
First brace in slips: Saturday 12 noon; Sunday 12 noon.
Order of running: Saturday, start with once through the Derby Trial stake, Oaks Trial Stake, All-age Bitch Stake and All-Age Dog Stake. Sunday, start with Members’ Stake and complete card.