Wood can fell rivals
He is trained by the shrewd Richard Fahey, who has a good record in this country and rarely sends horses on wild-goose chases.
The selection kept decent company throughout last season and warmed up for this with a spin in a Listed event at Doncaster less than two weeks ago.
That should have left him spot-on for what promises to be a less than exacting test. An Tadh and Flash McGahon are best in at the weights, but have become very disappointing.
Fahey could also provide the answer to the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Salsabil Stakes with Flying Clarets. This tough, front-running mare again showed her best qualities when taking a Pontefract handicap ten days ago.
Truly Mine is the highest rated in the contest by a fair way, but showed nothing when last of nine behind Marjalina at the Curragh on Sunday.
Kevin Prendergast’s Almass is the one to beat in the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Median Auction Fillies Maiden.
She indicated a liking for this surface when beaten half a length by Chelsey last month and should be more effective stepping up two furlongs in trip.
Dermot Weld’s No Strings could complete a hat-trick of successes at Dundalk in the Crowne Plaza Handicap.
He went up 8lbs for beating Badger Or Bust last time, but the form was boosted when that horse went in at the Curragh on Sunday.
