Zaralabad strikes gold in Killarney

CHARLIE SWAN’S Zaralabad, who was struggling for some form until scoring at Bellewstown last week, struck again in the featured www.thetote.com Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap at Killarney last night.

Powerfully handled by very much in-form Johnny Murtagh, the winner was one of a wall of horses who had a chance approaching the furlong pole.

But he soon found plenty for Murtagh’s driving and was too strong for well-backed Dimona, the verdict half a length.