Promising Borna Leader stands out

THE highly-promising Borna Leader stands out in the first semi-final of the John Spillane Memorial 550 at Youghal tonight.

In the wars when third at odds-on on his debut at Thurles in August, the Ruaíri Dwan owned-trained runner set the record straight in style last week.

Borna Leader took charge at the break and, increasing the tempo throughout, won unchallenged in a fastest of the round 30.24.

Open to further improvement, Borna Leader can make light of a trap four draw.

The improving Imokilly Ace reads the obvious danger.

The John Kiely trained runner made it three wins from four starts when getting up close home in 30.57 and looks booked for a clear run on the outside.

Rapid Ado, an impressive winner on his debut last week, can complete a quick double in heat one of the Red Mills Racer Plus A3 Stakes at Curraheen Park

Trained by John O’Mahony, Rapid Ado showed his rivals a clean pair of heels when scoring unchallenged in 28.97. Open to further improvement and likely to benefit from a switch to the inside, Rapid Ado can take this step up in class in his stride.

John Duggan’s Royal Honcho reads the obvious danger. This dual winner stayed on well when carding a career best 29.04 last time and should enjoy a dream run on the outside.

Heat two can go to Bibio.

In the frame in five of her nine starts, Bibio ran well enough when third in 29.07 last time to suggest she can deliver here.