In-form Compass can go in again

COMPASS SMASH can land the featured Open 550 at tonight’s gala-sponsored benefit meeting at Curraheen Park, in aid of Marymount Hospice.

The Irish Derby quarter-finalist warmed up for this with a record-breaking run over 575 yards at Clonmel last weekend.

Stephen Wadsworth’s 15-times winner could hardly have been more impressive when blazing round in 31.03 last Sunday and can shrug off a trap three draw here.

The consistent Riverside Honcho reads the pick of the opposition tonight.

Trained by Graham Holland,

Riverside Honcho was always in control when carding 31.25 over 575 yards here last Friday and looks booked for a dream run on the outside.

Palmetto Dunes, beaten just over three and a half lengths when fourth in 28.56 in the second round of the Laurels, can avail of a drop in class in the A2 575 race.

The ultra-consistent Bower Valley has sound claims from a rails draw in the sprint.

Marbeck Princess, who overcame a moderate start to card 29.41 first time of asking at Youghal in the summer, can go on improving in the seventh race.