[1][2] De Lahdedah won the event, equalling the track record in the final for trainer and breeder Liam Dowling and owners 'The Garsuns Syndicate'.
They were closely followed by the leading bitch Queen Joni 18/1, Irish Derby champion The Other Kobe 20/1, De Lahdedah 20/1, Romeo Command 20/1 and King Capaldi 20/1.
Four greyhounds set fast times; Barntick Bear impressed winning in 28.68, followed by Glengar Martha 28.75, Ballymac Senan 28.80 and Kings Combs 28.86.
Holland then had another winner when Gaytime Nemo recorded 28.76 and the Irish challenge continued with a win from behind for Liam Dowling's De Lahdedah, who would become the new favourite for the event after the second round (King Capaldi failed to progress from the same heat).
Heat 3 was missing Swords Rex but Graham Holland's Irish champion The Other Kobe safely progressed, despite being caught on the line by Ballmac Slick, with Edwards finishing third.
The final heat saw another wide seed take advantage when Boylesports Bob missed trouble to win by ten and a half lengths from Coss Tokyo and De Lahdedah.
Churchfield Syd also had a good draw, as the only wide seed in the second semi final he defeated the strong finishing King Memphis and Ballyamc Gizmo.
The favourite King Memphis, who was so consistent in the rounds made an awful start, missing the break completely and struggled to make an impact from the back.