Guineas punters could be in line for a Grand Reward

PUNTERS who backed Ballydoyle’s Grand Reward for tomorrow’s Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh were clearly on the right track following the withdrawal of stable companion, One Cool Cat, from the classic yesterday.

There had been persistent rumours One Cool Cat would miss the race, with Grand Reward having reportedly come in for some inspired support.

Indeed, such rumours were very much given credence when Paul Magee, spokesman for Boylesports Bookmakers who sponsor the race, said: "We laid Grand Reward at 33-1 earlier in the week and had to shorten him to 16-1. We are now only going 8-1.”