It appears that red-hot favourite Tims Crow has only one rival to fear in the William Hill Pall Mall greyhounds final at Oxford Stadium on Tuesday.

Romford trainer Peter Rich's black dog has dominated the early rounds of the competition, with 4-9 the longest price he has been.

The 2003 Greyhound of the Year will again be a shade odds-on to land the early season classic.

However, he looks sure to be bustled up in the race for the £8,000 first prize by easy semi-final winner Coolmona Dave.

John Faint's Rye House raider was foot perfect in blazing his way to a time some 0.20 spots faster than Tims Crow as he posted 26.77.

The race has been opened up by Coolomona Dave getting a plum draw in the red jacket, while Tims Crow has landed the trap four 'coffin box'. But connections of the latter are not at all worried.

It's difficult to see any other of the finalists challenging the big two, but you never know with greyhound racing.

It would need big trouble for stayers such as Lucrative Game and Persian Isle to come out on top, while Brighton Rock and Blonde Chimes look to have plenty to do.

But it's great to see Lucrative Game providing John Townsend, a staunch supporter of the Oxford racing scene for many a year, with his second Pall Mall finalist.

A few years ago, he saw his Sandwinder finish fourth, and he will be hoping to see his latest contender improve on that.

Lucrative Game also provides Oxford trainer Angie Kibble with another big finalist.

The Pall Mall and five other races are to be screened live by Sky.

Grand National winner Selby Ben will be in action over the 450m hurdle course.

He will take on Jason Foster's Java Brook and Bernie Doyle's Drive Up Sam.

With several other open races worth £500 to the winner, it promises to be a cracking night's action.

William Hill Pall Mall final draw and betting: 1 Coolmona Dave (7-4), 2 Lucrative Game (14-1), 3 Persian Isle (14-1), 4 Tims Crow (4-5), 5 Blonde Chimes (25-1), 6 Brighton Rock (8-1). Odds supplied by RD Racing.