Patronise poised to pounce
But that is unlikely to make much of a difference to the attendance, because the fare on offer is so bad that one doubts a crowd would turn up even if they were paid to do so!
The improving Patronise gets the nap to win the five furlongs President Of The United Arab Emirates Race.
The American-bred ran his best race to date at Naas earlier in the month when beaten two lengths into second place by the Ballydoyle newcomer, The Wild Swan.
That now looks a smart effort, with The Wild Swan going on to finish third in a Listed event at Doncaster on Saturday.
As well dropping down to the minimum trip now, the Naas contest was six furlongs, should also very much favour the selection.
Stylish Bid, who may not find a whole lot off the bridle, is the choice in the Abu Dhabi Maiden.
She did perform solidly at Cork last time, however, runner-up behind Maria Luisa, and the form received a mild boost when third placed Hannda scored at Fairyhouse on Saturday.
Masrahi, sweetened up by a smooth success over flights at Roscommon, could be the answer to the Stephen Quirke Memorial Apprentice Handicap.
