Spirit can cement Macroom claims

THE exciting St Louis Spirit can cement his claims in the Macroom Motor Services Stakes at Curraheen Park by taking the third of tonight’s semi-finals.

The selection, who established new track figures at Clonmel before making an unlucky exit in the third round of the Produce Stakes, rebounded in style last weekend.

In front at the opening corner, Jerry Griffin’s six-times winner surrendered the advantage at the second turn but displayed impressive boot to regain the lead at the third bend and win going away in 28.52.