Coelho can atone for last week’s shock defeat
The track record holder (17.40) was hampered at the opening bend last time, finishing third in 18.04.
Paulo Coelho is a class-act, boasting a record of 13 wins from 19 starts, and a switch to the inside should see him bounce back at the main expense of Mabels Dilemma.
Successul in seven of his 12 outings, Gerry Holian’s ace impressed when posting a 17.72 effort last week.
He is clearly a speedy sort but will need to do everything right to overcome a three draw for the second week in succession.
The opening semi final looks best left to Jo The Dog.
Francie Murray’s 10-times winner was always in control when landing the odds in 17.66 and should prove a tough nut to crack.
The fast-improving Rossa Pegasus can land the Kasco Stakes decider. This fellow produced a flying finishing when carding 28.53 in the opening round and was again doing his best work in the closing stages when following up in 28.70 in the semis.
Rossa Pegasus had Hammered, a 29.00 winner last time, two and a half lengths behind on his penultimate start, and can confirm the placings here. Greenville Team, unlucky when beaten by the narrowest of margins in 29.18 at Clonmel last week, can gain compensation in heat two of the Kieran Dineen Memorial 550 Trophy.
: Mauras Dream (Shanakiel Tiger)
: Bravo Blue (Top Villa)
: Dubai Sensation (Kaylens Fault)
: Greenville Team (Seagull Rock)
: Ballydaly Taurus (Angel Pacific)
: Luddys Pick (Coulombs Joy)
: Jo The Dog (Own Classic)
: Paulo Coelho (Mabels Dilemma)
: Rossa Pegasus (Hammered)
: Sinabhfuilbertie (Mars Prince)
: Goblet of Fire (Deejay Ninetysix)