Marco can book Derby place

COLORFUL Marco could provide some value for punters in tonight’s final of the Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby Trial Stake at Curraheen Park.

After a modest break in last weekend’s semi-final, Paul Hennessy’s dog struggled to find a clear passage and had to settle for third place behind Castlelyons Ralf.

Better drawn tonight, the experienced tracker should be on the speed from the outset and his superior finishing pace can carry him to victory. The improving Newlawn Tock looks to have a potentially tricky draw but he’s classy and can chase the selection home.