Linehan can land tasty treble

IT should pay to follow champion trainer John Linehan at Curraheen Park tonight.

The Blarney handler has bright prospects of recording a treble with Larks Assassin, Whitty Ritchie and Finding Time.

Whitty Ritchie rates the pick of the trio in the sixth race.

A clear-cut 29.41 winner on his debut in February, Whitty Ritchie encountered traffic problems from a middle berth when a beaten favourite last time.

A switch to the rails can enable him bounce back here.

Larks Assassin can set the ball rolling in the fifth race.

In the wars on his debut here in December, finishing fourth in 29.16, Larks Assassin should also benefit from a switch to a rails berth.

The promising Finding Time can cap a rewarding evening for Linehan by taking the last race on the card.

She came good at the second attempt at Shelbourne Park in December, making all in 29.63, and can go on improving.

Beta Figure can make it two wins from as many starts in the second semi-final of the A5 Stakes. This fellow created a favourable impression when justifying favouritism in 29.30 on his debut last week.

Beta Figure showed his rivals a clean pair of heels and his early pace can offset a rise in class and a trap four draw.

The opening semi-final can go to Spice Top.

He has a 30.03 run at Youghal to his credit and can gain compensation for an unlucky third at this venue last time.