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Who are the favourites for the Irish greyhound derby?

With the return of the Irish greyhound derby vastly approaching, supporters and punters a like are gearing up to place their bets. For almost 70 year…

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Who are the favourites for the Irish greyhound derby?

With the return of the Irish greyhound derby vastly approaching, supporters and punters a like are gearing up to place their bets. For almost 70 years, Shelbourne Park has been the permanent home of the derby after having several venues in years before, with this being one of the biggest events on the racing calendar. Many will be counting down the days and scouring the latest tips for greyhound racing, with the hopes of picking a winner in what is sure to be an unpredictable 550 yards. 

More good news is that due to the changes in the government’s coronavirus guidelines, spectators can return to Dublin for this year’s event, with the majority of the last calendar allowed to continue, but take place behind closed doors, lacking the crowds to really show their support.

Now the Irish greyhound derby is back and excitement is in the air. Last year’s winner Newinn Taylor was a shock victor after one of the favourites, English Derby champion Priceless Blake, had to withdraw and was declared a non-runner. The reigning champion is not in this year’s event, so a new winner will be crowned. Here we list our favourites that look the most likely to seal victory at Shelbourne Park.

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Explosive Boy

Fresh from winning the prestigious Larry O’Rourke National Produce Stakes in Clonmel, the dog, trained by Moneygall’s Patrick Guilfoyle, tops the bill to go all the way in Dublin. By no means in an easy heat, coming up against the likes of Edencurra Brae and Stefans Rocket, Explosive Boy will have to work extremely hard to go all the way and win the top prize, which last year amassed to a massive €125,000.

Priceless Blake

The Paul Hennessy-trained Priceless Blake had to withdraw from last years competition as mentioned before, despite being tipped by many to go all the way in Dublin. This year, he is back and with crowds allowed in to watch the pressure is turned up a notch. With most of Hennessy’s interest at the start of the calendar more geared towards horse racing, entering into the Cheltenham Festival, he can now spend all of his time on the former English greyhound winner. 

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Broadstrand Ryan

The Ryan-Drake-Donovan Syndicate will want to make their presence known throughout the weekend of racing with their talented entry Broadstrand Ryan. Having won six from his last 12, he boasts one of the best win percentages throughout the list of races, entering at 40/1 to win the whole thing at Shelbourne Park.

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De Machine

Coming in with 20/1 odds is De Machine. The Two-year-old last ran 500m back in June, finishing fourth in races at Towcester. Certainly coming in as the outside chance of winning, he enters heat 10 which is more than winnable, with the only formidable competition coming from Sonny The Kid, owned by the experienced Mary J. Heffernan, who already has three wins this calendar year. If De Machine advances from the heats, he has a real chance of causing another upset victory similar to Newinn Taylor.

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LVAC Shooting Update: Male Suspect Arrested, Near Las Vegas Gym On Flamingo Road

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LVAC Shooting Update: Male Suspect Arrested, Near Las Vegas Gym On Flamingo Road

A shooting incident that took place at the Athletic Club of Las Vegas on Wednesday afternoon is currently the talk of the town.

In the wake of the incident, a man linked with the shooting incident has been taken into police custody. 

Reportedly, the incident occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. in the 9600 block of W. Flamingo Road. 

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Fox5 reported that, when the police officials reached the scene, they discovered a male suspect inside a car. Police asked the man a few questions and tried to contact him, but the man refused to come out of the vehicle. 

Suspect Arrested

SWAT and crisis negotiators arrived at the scene and the male suspect was apprehended. More information about the story is not available yet. 

The place where the shooting occurred has been placed on lockdown temporarily, reported Times Now.

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In regard to the incident, one person wrote, “Cops and helicopters everywhere, And so many gunshots were fired. The helicopter was talking through the microphone. What’s going on?”

Following the incident, an increased presence of police and law enforcement officials could be spotted in the area.

Also Read: Chelsea NYC Shooting: One Dead, One Arrested in Gunfire On West 24th Street 

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Warren High School Stabbing Incident: School Placed Under Lockdown, One Student In Custody 

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Warren High School Stabbing Incident: School Placed Under Lockdown, One Student In Custody 

The Warren High School stabbing incident has dominated the media headlines. In connection to this stabbing incident, a student has been taken into custody. 

Two students were involved in a brawl in which one stabbed another. The victim suffers life-threatening injuries, reported NBC.

The incident occurred on Wednesday at Warren High School in Downey, California. The school confirmed the incident in a Facebook post.

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It stated that the academic institution was placed on a brief lockdown in the wake of the incidents. Furthermore, all students were safe. 

Announcement by Warren High School 

The school wrote,

“There has been an incident between two students at Warren High School that warranted a lockdown and the lockdown has been cleared. At this point, we can confirm one of the students is receiving medical treatment due to an injury to a sharp object. Downey Police have the student in custody.”

Warren High School added,

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“Police are conducting an investigation and students are remaining in class for now. All students and staff on campus are safe. Additional information will be sent as soon as possible.”

According to Times Now, as per the reports available, classes of the students resumed at 2 p.m. Parents were also provided with an option to take their kids safely back home for the day. 

Situations that resulted in the incident haven’t been made public yet.

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Christopher Bouie Jr Video: Minor Arrested For Sanford, Florida Shooting Leaving 10 Injured

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Christopher Bouie Jr Video: Minor Arrested For Sanford, Florida Shooting Leaving 10 Injured

A surveillance video has surfaced on social media showing the nightclub shooting that took place in Florida early Sunday, reported by the New York Post.

In the shooting, Tank Dell, the Texans wide receiver, sustained minor wounds.

Police apprehended Christopher Bouie Jr. in connection with this shooting incident. He is accused of being the first to open fire.

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The shooting occurred at Cabana Live in Sanford, which is a 30-minute drive north of Orlando, where Dell was hit by a stray bullet.

According to a video shared by Fox 35, when the shooting began, approximately 200 attendees who were at the nightclub quickly fled the scene.

A fistfight can be seen in the surveillance video following the shooting incident.

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The Investigation 

Police are currently investigating a man who came forward to return fire.

Sheriff Dennis Lemma, in a press conference, said,

“That unknown person could absolutely be justified under Florida’s self-defense laws to pull out a gun and return fire if someone else is firing at them.”

The Sheriff added,

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“We just don’t know the circumstances until we can find that person.”

the video shows two gunmen exchanging fire, with Dell standing just between them.

As a result, a total of 10 people were shot and injured in this nightclub shooting incident, most of them receiving life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Dell received a minor wound and was subsequently released from healthcare.

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Who is Christopher Bouie Jr? 

According to TimesNow, Christopher Bouie Jr., a 16-year-old, was identified by authorities as the person who initiated the shooting. He was arrested and taken into custody. A juvenile detention center has been booked for him.

The arrest report from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office states that a security guard managed the situation by tackling him to the ground and confiscating the gun.

Christopher Bouie faces multiple charges including possession of a firearm by a minor, use and display of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm on public property.

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