Rising set to produce more magic

THE Ellen Foley’s Last Run Open is the top grade fare on offer at Curraheen Park tonight and oldstager Rising Magic looks drawn to complete a quick hat-trick.

Damian Fleming’s dog was an impressive winner of the semi-finals and final of the O'Riordan Brothers' Tarmacadam A1, and he should have little trouble adjusting to this grade. Munster Derby winner Cooly Colebe is the obvious danger but the draw favours Rising Magic and he can come out on top.

Crossfield Star was a winner of his first round heat of the Irish & European A2 last Saturday

night and he can follow up in tonight’s second semi-final.

Brendan O'Shea's dog overcame early trouble to score last week and if he is a little sharper at traps this time, he should come home clear of the promising and very well drawn Cambushmore.

The Graham Holland-trained Killbarry Rover can take the first semi-final. He gave the impression there was better to come when leading late to win last week and he can lead Muskerry Torres home.

Compass Ciara looks the one to beat in the first heat of the Cork GOBA Past Presidents’ A3. Helen Wadsworth’s bitch has the pace to turn in front and she can lead all the way.

Curragh Jamie has a winning opportunity in the fourth.

A specialist early-pacer with plenty of ability, he can take command from the outset. Amazing Run, who found plenty of trouble last time, rates the biggest danger.