Prescott can strike again with Foreign Affairs
He runs Foreign Affairs in the Listed Ballycullen Stakes and the seven-year-old may prove too good for Mkuzi.
The son of Hernando didn't exactly set the world alight on his seasonal debut at Newwmarket, trailing in 15 lengths second behind well-regarded Centaurus.
But that race was run on soft ground and the selection is surely far better judged on his defeat of Vinnie Roe at Leopardstown last August.
He made most of the running to score by a neck and there was another three parts of a length to Mkuzi in third. Foreign Affairs now meets his rival on exactly the same terms and can confirm the placings.
Take a chance on Chained Emotion in the Kelly's Bar Marbella Handicap. He had no luck in running when sixth behind Uhoomagoo at Galway.
Kevin Prendergast trains Chained Emotion and has prospects as well with Quassas, successful in a maiden at Gowran Park, in the Rackenstown Race.
At Wexford today, Juniper Park gets the vote to make a winning debut over jumps in the Tote Ireland 75th Anniversary Maiden Hurdle. He seemed totally unsuited by the slow pace for much of the trip when third in the bumper won by Crossing at Roscommon last week.
Tycoon Hall, whose two outings of late have been on the level, can take the Paddy McGee Wexford Ltd Novice Hurdle. He has two wins to his credit over hurdles so far and both have come on this track.
Galway Plate winner, Ansar, is given a spin on the flat in the Tote-The Easy Way To Bet Handicap and, in his current mood, is the one to beat.
Trainer, Dermot Weld, is currently considering a tilt at the English Cesarewitch at Newmarket for the nine-year-old.
At Ballinrobe tomorrow, Crenaun Bridge, with three victories in bumpers to his credit, is fancied to make a winning debut over hurdles in the Armstrong Ceilings Maiden Hurdle.
Noel Meade's Carlesimo is the one to be on in the Water Towers Chase. He won on the flat at Galway and returned to the track five days later to kick-start his career over fences.
In a contest won by Ghlaisebhui, Carlesimo was travelling sweetly when brought down at the third last.
