There are three fascinating semi-finals to watch live on RPGTV from Hove tonight and with a great supporting card, it should be another fantastic night of live greyhound racing! Here are a dog’s thoughts on the Sussex Cup:

First Semi-Final – 20:18

Loughteen Blanco could not have been more impressive in following up his Classic success with a blistering turn-of-foot in the First Round and then holding off the late surge from antepost favourite Airlie Impact. It was a reversal of form between the two predicted by this dog blog and a trap-to-line success is expected again tonight. With 3 generally tardy starters inside and a seeming early-paced advantage over back-to-form Droopys Vito, Blanco can cement his place in the final with a win in the first Semi.

Second Semi-Final – 20:34

This looks a re-run of the first round between Mark My Words and Bubbly Jaytee with the same result predicted from last week. Be Real and Go Go Sonic are worthy contenders that have entered the fray, but with both of them trapping poorly round the South Coast circuit it is difficult to envisage them living with Words who is arguably in the form of his life.

Third Semi-Final – 20:50

A stunning display of pace from ex-Irish debutant Lenson Bob confirmed his huge reputation in the First Round and he will be difficult to peg back in this competition, but that challenge cannot fall to a better greyhound round here at the moment than Airlie Impact. Impact has been flying round the Hove circuit since his debut earlier in the year and if he can just turn handy to Bob, it should be a clash to savour. That said, do not discount Fortunata and Bridge Honcho who are no mugs and can punish any mistakes from the market leaders.

Enjoy the racing,

Jimmy