DREAM CLEAN SWEEP FOR TIERMANA IN TREATY CUP

Peter Farrell

The final of the 2026 West Limerick Treaty Cup Open 350 took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and, fittingly, it was Tiermana Dream who capped a flawless campaign with a dominant all-the-way success for trainer Colm Fitzgerald and the Zero-Zero Syndicate.

Having set the standard in both the opening round and semi-finals, posting sensational times of 18.55 and 18.31 respectively, the son of Ballyhimikin Jet and Tiermana Jetty was a deserved even money favourite to land the €5,000 first prize and he duly delivered in emphatic fashion.

Drawn in trap five, Tiermana Dream asserted from traprise, displaying the electric early pace that has become his trademark throughout the competition. In contrast, defending champion Stonepark Browne once again missed the break by his usual high standards before encountering traffic on the run to the opening bend, effectively ending his hopes of retaining the title. With his chief rival out of contention, Tiermana Dream soon opened a decisive advantage and, from there, was always in complete command. Travelling with terrific fluency throughout, Fitzgerald's star maintained a relentless gallop to the line, stopping the clock in a blistering 18.44 to complete an impressive  clean sweep in the competition and further cementing his reputation as one of Ireland's premier sprinters.

LITTER 1-2

There was further cause for celebration for Colm Fitzgerald as Tiermana Hunter, owned by the Supping-Away Syndicate, filled the runner-up position. Better known as a four-bend performer, the litter brother to the winner displayed huge versatility by adapting seamlessly to the sprint trip, staying on strongly to complete a one-two for the kennel. The podium was completed by Tally Ho Rose, who was a further two lengths back in third.