King can rule in stamina test

KING OKEE can make the most of his plum inside draw to take the final of the Barrys Tea 750 at Curraheen Park tonight.

He was nabbed on the line by Air Force Honcho in last week's semi-finals when running from trap two but a step to the left could well see him out and gone before the others have time to draw their breath.

Air Force Honcho enjoyed plenty of luck in running last week after being baulked early on and may not enjoy a trouble free passage either this time.

Seabiscuit is another who usually leaves himself with plenty of running to do in the closing stages and he too will need things to pan out just right for him to take the prize.

In a tricky decider King Okee - if he can make full use of his early pace - looks value against the stamina heavies.

The Macroom Motors Stakes is the highlight of the undercard and heat 3 in particular promises to be a cracker.

It brings together Produce Stakes winner Roisins Dessie, Produce finalist Redbarn Panther and the Paul Hennessy trained Tandys Bridge, who clocked 28.29 in a solo trial at the venue last week.

The percentage bet here looks to be to rely on classic form and Roisins Dessie, a winner of eight of his 11 starts so far, can enhance his record at the expense of Tandys Bridge.

Selections:

1st race: Springville Dark (Middleton Blue)

2nd race: Roses Pump (Steel Grit)

3rd race: Shining Rebel (Cononagh Hero)

4th race: Small Man (Rabbits Kisses)

5th race: Best Major (Phoebes Treasure)

6th race: Free To Go (Castlelyons Cech)

7th race: King Okee (Air Force Honcho)

8th race: Westpark Buzz (Broadacres Tommy)

9th race: Roisins Dessie (Tandys Bridge)

10th race: Kaysers Hill (Any Name Burglar)

11th race: Duncarrig Spring (Trumpers Jack).