Standard Scratch hard to beat

OWEN McKENNA, who trained Boherduff Light to win the Guinness Trophy at Curraheen Park recently, returns tonight in search of more modest pickings.

Standard Scratch represents the in-form trainer in the Bantry Stakes and should oblige on his first visit to the track.

He disappointed last time out at Shelbourne Park, but before that led all the way when winning in 29.31 at Clonmel. That would probably equate to a 29.00 run here and trap one is an added bonus.