Bullet set to run in Laurels

WITH the Derby now history for another year, the focus down south will now swing to the Pat Hennerty Sales Irish Laurels which will kick off at Curraheen Park on Friday night of next week.

Latest news is that the unlucky Derby favourite Rockchase Bullet will be a contender. The Ronny Wuyts trained tracker looked very unfortunate in the final last weekend and, while he would be happier over 550 yards, should be a major contender for Laurels honours. He is due to have a trial on Saturday night.

Dolores Ruth will challenge with the Micheal O Muircheartaigh owned early pacer Razldazl Rioga, a litter brother to Bugatti. He has had a couple of trials around the track and would look a real Laurels type.