Serpent can strike

BLACK SERPENT, impressive in the heats, can advance his claims in the 4 Home Superstores Stakes by taking the first of tonight’s semi-finals at Curraheen Park.

Always prominent, the selection upped the tempo in the back straight to win going away in 28.93.

A winner of four of his nine starts, the progressive Black Serpent can strike again.

Deckys Dilemma ran well when a staying on second in 28.86 and should again make his presence felt.

The second semi-final can go to the in-form Belindas Impact.

This four-times winner showed his rivals a clean pair of heels when carding a fastest of the round 28.85 last week and can shrug off a poor draw.