Dovo can finally get off the mark
John Oxx's filly has filled the runner-up berth four times in-a-row and there will be plenty who simply will not have her at this stage.
Such an attitude is perfectly understandable, as she has cost supporters a bundle, particularly on her latest appearance at Fairyhouse.
Dolce Dovo was a big order at morning-prices in the shops before ending up a ridiculous 9-10 shot to beat 17 rivals.
The daughter of Medicean again failed, by the narrowest of margins to market-rival, Cousin Lizzie, after the pair had engaged in a protracted tussle through the final furlong.
The selection may be regarded as something of a professional loser by now, but has never indicated she is less than genuine and is the choice ahead of smart bumper winners, Bluebyyou and Ri Na Deise.
Another who has proved most frustrating through the campaign, Delivered, gets the nod in the Waterford and Tramore Directors' Claiming Race.
The conditions of the contest aren't exactly in her favour, but the three-year-old does seem to be on the upgrade and can do the business for Declan McDonogh.
She ran well when a close fourth behind Star Wood in a Roscommon handicap last month and that form has been working out quite nicely.
Michael Grassick's Princess Nicole has a leading chance in the Sponsor A Race At Tramore Handicap.
She showed a liking for both a soft surface and this track when third to Lady Sharp and Delivered in August.
Tyndall, beaten a length and a half by The Wrens Nest at Listowel, should go close in the Graun Hill Handicap Hurdle.
