Rathlin looks another for in-form Russell

THE Davy Russell-Gigginstown House Stud combination can continue on their merry winning way with Rathlin in the Great Oak Maiden Hurdle at Gowran Park this afternoon.

The former pointer was strongly supported in the market on his debut over flights at Clonmel last month and the wagers seemed to be in safe keeping for much of the journey.

The selection, however, got in tight to the last and was grabbed on the run in and beaten a length by Definite Class. The form looks reasonable, Definite Class went in again next time, even if it did take the intervention of the stewards, and Rathlin is entitled to strip a lot fitter.