Millie set to make all

Cabra Millie faces a test of her Sporting Press Irish Oaks credentials in tonight’s second semi-final, but the Graham Holland-trained bitch should come through with flying colours.

The two best drawn runners are Tantallons Kay, in one, and Glenwood Pixie, in six, but they may be left battling out the minor spots.

Cabra Millie is blessed with fine speed from start to finish and if she puts her best foot forward, she should come home in front.

The first semi-final has a more open look about it, although Millbank Lola would take some stopping if repeating her quarter-final display. Padraig Hickey’s progressive bitch stands out as the most likely leader and she’ll take some pegging back.

Two of Ireland’s most exciting trackers, Sparta Maestro and Droopys Cain, can be expected to star in the opening round of the ECC Timber 550.

The clash of Confident Rankin and Razldazl Will in Heat 3 could provide a fascinating contest, while Camas is the one to beat in the opening heat.

In the Bettor.com Northern Irish Derby, outright favourite Ruthless Man faces a tough battle in the second semi-final where Lolos Joe, Whiterock and Royal Patrol make more appeal.

Talented youngster Devilacare could be the one to follow in the opening heat.

The highlight of tomorrow’s action at Clonmel is the semi-finals of the Track Supporters Club Munster Derby.

In the opening heat, fastest quarter-final winner Glenanore again locks horns with Shaneboy Spencer but Bling Bling Buzz could trump the pair. Refuge Of Sinner can take the second heat.