Dunstall Park will host some smart bitches in trial action on Saturday evening with the Premier Greyhound Racing Oaks kicking off on October 3.

Patrick Janssens was happy with the win from Droopys Plunge at Towcester on Sunday while on the same day the effort from Clongeel Bono at Valley has made him the new outright favourite for the Welsh Derby with sponsors Star Sports.

Newcastle have announced that their All England Cup meeting will be held on a Sunday this year instead of a Saturday to avoid a Premier League clash.

The Coral Gold Collar and George Curtis & Ballyregan Bob Memorial will start on October 25 and be run on three consecutive Sunday afternoons.