Oakfront difficult to get away from

OAKFRONT AGA is difficult to get away from in the first quarter-final of the Guinness Trophy at Curraheen Park tonight.

Last season’s Puppy Derby semi-finalist has looked back to his best in recent starts and can make his class tell.

Unbeaten in a recent sweepstake at this venue, Oakfront Aga completed a four-timer in style last week, making all in a fastest of the round 28.99 (.10 slow).

Provided he can avoid Gurtnacrehy Kato, who is capable of a slick start on the rails, in the early stages, Oakfront Aga should collect.

Took The Okee ran a blinder to finish fourth in last year’s Laurels final, but has managed only one win in nine subsequent starts, in A2 company at Tralee in January, and has a trap four draw to overcome.

Mumhan Aris, back to form with a bang last week, can strike again in the second quarter-final.

Having only his second run back, following a lay-off, Mumhan Aris turned in a powerful display when scoring unchallenged in 29.02.

Open to improvement, Denis Fitzgerald’s prolific scorer can follow up at the main expense of the well drawn Sayitaintso.

The latter turned in an eye-catching run in the heats, staying on to finish third after being held up from an outside draw in the early stages. A switch to the inside should certainly aid his cause.