Exempted runners add to appeal of Red Mills Masters

While Milldean Panther’s performance in the final of the Razldazl George 525 final at Shelbourne on Saturday will attract most attention, the major event is the Red Mills Masters which reaches the semi-final stage at Kilcohan Park.

The introduction of the three exempted runners will add considerably to the appeal and it presents us with a potentially thrilling clash between Derby runner-up Dream Walker and brilliant Puppy Derby winner Sparta Maestro.

Laurels winner Razldazl Rioga will be a strong favourite for the opening heat and will take some beating, though I suspect that Piercestown Sand and Varra Captain could give him plenty to do.