Twirl can do punters a turn at Shelbourne
The improving youngster has a favourable draw and can make the most of it.
The lightly raced daughter of Leeview Jet and Rising Pearl should have little trouble clearing the two runners on her inner, and that should put her on the road to victory.
Only four will go to traps for the third heat, and the finishing speed of Urban Gossip can reap reward once more.
With a vacant trap on her left, Reggie Roberts’ bitch can tuck in against the fence and pounce late to deny Lislevane Swift.
Away from the Oaks heats, it’ll be great to see Greenwell Hulk back on the track in the finale. Jerry Melia’s power-packed runner suffered an injury prior to the Derby in 2014, and has only been seen in competitive action once since.
His recent trials suggest he’s in great form, but it’s a red-hot race, and he’s entitled to improve for it. On this occasion, the progressive Laughil Duke may be able to make his fitness count.
Punters can get off to a winning start with Charming King. Very promising in two runs here, he failed to really fire in the Produce Stakes, but an ease in grade and return to this track should prompt a return to form.
He has the early dash to make the most of his inside draw, and can be expected to lead all the way.
Tomorrow night at Clonmel, Amazing Dude can advance victorious to the final of the BIF Produce Stakes by taking the second semi-final for trainer Graham Holland.
The lightly raced tracker produced a stunning, record-equalling 28.23 in the quarter-finals and looks drawn for a similar effort this time.
A middle box seems to suit the son of Royal Patrol and Broadacres Hazel, and he can dominate from start to finish.
The most obvious danger is Country Legend, who ran a remarkable to win his quarter-final heat, having stumbled on leaving traps.
The other semi-final is harder to predict, but Rural Hawaii’s class should tell.
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