Broadstrand looks just Champion

EIGHTEEN of Ireland’s best will tonight battle it out for a place in the final of the €€20,000 townviewfoods.com Champion Stakes. All three semi-finals look exceptionally open and, with only two to qualify from each heat, there is little room for error.

Even the bookmakers are struggling to nominate a clear favourite although Broadstrand Lad is just about heading the market with most of the big firms. He is closely followed by the likes of Razldazl Jayfkay, Melodys Royal and defending champion Makeshift.

The John Linehan-trained Broadstrand Lad takes his chance in the final heat where he faces the likes of Tyrur Big Mike, Deerfield Music and Razldazl George..