Progressive Colt can strike again

MILLABBEY COLT can underline his claims in the Golden Maverick A2 Stakes at Curraheen Park by taking the first of tonight’s semi-finals.

The Johnny O’Sullivan trained runner was the fastest of the heat winners, making all in a career best 28.76.

A winner of three of his seven starts, Millabbey Colt is clearly going the right way and should prove a tough nut to crack.

The consistent Black Serpent reads the main danger.

This three-times winner was none too clever at the break when second in the opening round and has scope for improvement.

The in-form and well drawn Hello Honcho looks the part in the second semi-final. This 12-times winner made all in 29.04 last week and makes plenty of appeal from an inside slot.

Rossa Star, denied a clear run when a close second last week, rates the pick of the opposition.

The fast-improving Black Max can land the first semi-final of the Breeda Fenn Memorial A5 Stakes.

John Duggan’s ace made it three wins from four starts when making all in 29.01 last time and has sound claims from a rails slot.

Heathfield Dan, having his first race at this venue and only his second in all when second in the first round, is likely to progress and rates the main threat.

Selections

1st race: Mucky Podge (Da Lemon)

2nd race: Derrinasafa Mart (Tuscaloosa)

3rd race: Serenas Gift (Clongeel Gold)

4th race: Egmont Beauty (Keanos Bandit)

5th race: Bawnard Park (Rakti)

6th race: Black Max (Heathfield Dan)

7th race: Hedgehog (Free Kewell)

8th race: Flying Kipper (Hawthorn Rebel)

9th race: Millabbey Colt (Black Serpent)

10th Race: Hello Honcho (Rossa Star).