Mineola Farloeto continue starring role in Laurels

MANY of the stars have made their exits, but that not should not prevent further drama as some of the unheralded qualifiers take centre stage with the main players in the semi-finals of the Cashmans Irish Laurels at what promises to be a packed Curraheen Park tonight.

The shock waves registered on the Richter scale last week after the mass elimination of the Paul Hennessy runners. The Kilkenny ace had so many casualties he must have thought he was watching a re-make of the Dogs Of War. However, expect the kennels to bounce back by playing a major role in the supporting card.

Back to the main business as the chase hots- up for the €35,000 to the winner prize. The opening semi-final is definitely the ‘heat of death’ but you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to come up with the name of Mineola Farloe as the potential winner. Seamus Graham’s star has been a worthy favourite all through the classic and especially when housed on the inside - where he is again berthed. But, he could need every advantage as he is taking on a red hot field.