Sparta set to star once more

Sparta Maestro can further tighten his grip on the Mulvaney Memorial 600 at Shelbourne Park this evening when he lines out in the opening semi-final of the €5000 competition.

The Phil Gough-trained powerhouse has been installed a 1-3 favourite for outright success and that accurately assesses his chances. After posting new figures for the testing 600yd trip on Derby final night, he impressed in last Saturday’s opening round of this competition, clocking 32.27.

Seven days on Maestro has again been handed a perfect draw in the stripes and he should start an unbackable favourite to emerge on top despite the presence of the very useful Noirs Buachaill.