Walthamstow Greyhound Racing / Editor / 18 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Calzaghe Joe was on winning form on Saturday night as Ted Soppitt's second string took the £10,000 first prize - winning the Graphite Puppy Derby at Walthamstow.

The 7/1 shot was left in the clear from arc two after a pile up at the first bend left kennelmate and favourite Droopys Obafemi on the floor.

Opening Artist (T5), Droopys Robster (T2) and July Captain (T1) were all involved in traffic problems early on in the 475m contest, allowing Calzaghe Joe to cruise home in a new best time of 28:90secs.

The July 2005 pup defeated Opening Artist by two-and-a-half lengths with semi-final surprise package Headford County (T6) a head back in third after a lightning start.

'Joe' has not been out of the top three in his last five races and punters will be wise to keep track of this consistent dog's upcoming competitive outings.