Smullen confident Weld’s ace can deliver

PAT SMULLEN, who has partnered Vinnie Roe for all 13 of his career successes, is confident Dermot Weld’s stalwart can again take top honours.

"Without a doubt I think he can win again. Shalapour is going there and has to be respected but I think he has a real live strong chance of winning his fifth back-to-back St Leger," said Smullen.

"If there is one horse who can do it, it's Vinnie Roe and I have been very pleased with everything he has shown this year.