Tough tests for English raiders

A mixture of Irish classic and major winners, brilliant local talent and two high-class English raiders make the Betdaq Race of Champions a huge attraction and the semi-finals should attract a smashing crowd to Tralee on Friday night.

From across the water Paul Young brings over Bubbly Phoenix and Young Sid and they have had contrasting luck with the draw, though both face very difficult tasks.

Bubbly Phoenix was guaranteed a smashing draw in the second semi-final as he was the only wide seed but he will need to produce a career best to win this contest.