Bitches to dominate Guinness

The start of the 48th Annual Guinness Trophy brings a tangible touch of class to proceedings at Curraheen Park and it looks like the ladies could dominate the opening night.

The classy Kranky Ma looks an apt runner to open up proceedings and she should prove very hard to beat in the first heat.

John Kiely’s bitch showed real tenacity to set up a winning run last weekend and, as this is no tougher that last Saturday’s night’s race, she is confidently expected to lead all the way.