Handy Oaks opener for Twirl

PUPPY OAKS champion Droopys Twirl, is the likely favourite for the Sporting Press Irish Oaks which starts at Shelbourne tomorrow night.

John Linehan’s brilliant young bitch has a handy enough introduction in Heat 12 on Saturday night where her main rivals could be Liam Dowling’s Ballymac Linda and Noel Browne’s Coolavanny Jane.

McCarthy Insurances Cork Oaks winner Tyrur Tinkerbell has drawn the hottest heat, the opening qualifier, where Mozzletoff, Inshaarla, Triangle Beyonce, Archaton Linda and the UK raider Ballymac Eugenie are in opposition.