Kewell the percentage bet in Champion Stakes final

THE progressive Rebel Kewell reads the percentage bet in the €11,500 to-the-winner Shelbourne Becky Champion Stakes final at Youghal tonight.

Chris Coady’s ace has made the frame in all bar one of his 18 starts, winning eight times. And Rebel Kewell’s record in the stake reads two from two, following up his runaway 30.32 first round success with another clear-cut 30.06 victory last week.

Clearly on the upgrade and better drawn in trap two (he ran from traps four in the earlier rounds) Rebel Kewell looks certain to make a bold bid. Skywalker Melody heads the list of dangers. Trained by Frances O’Donnell, Skywalker Melody advertised his claims when carding 30.23 and looks booked for a clear run on the outside.