Spice gets the call

CALLING SPICE can firmly underline her claims in the McCarthy Insurance Group Oaks at Curraheen Park by taking the first of tonights semi-finals.

Last year’s Munster Oaks and Puppy Oaks winner was forced to dig deep after receiving a hefty bump at trap-rise last week and she responded to the challenge to grind out a 28.86 victory.

There was plenty to admire about the performance and Graham Holland’s classy sort can follow up at the main expense of Lady Lucielle.