Zoom in on Zimbabwe

ZIMBABWE is a hopeful choice to land the big race of the Festival, the Guinness Gold Cup, at Tralee this afternoon.

There is a strong possibility the progressive three-year-old has been laid out for this, having been rested since contesting a ladies’ race at the Curragh in the middle of July.

He made a brave attempt from the front on that particular occasion, only giving best close home to smart stable companion, Kiteflyer, the verdict a head.