George can make a winning return

Derby champion Razldazl George will make his seasonal bow this evening when he lines out in the opening round of the College Causeway/Killahan Phanter Easter Cup at Shelbourne Park.

The Dolores Ruth-trained powerhouse hasn’t raced since his Derby success, but recent trial efforts suggest he is ready to race. Tonight he takes his place in the first heat and, while he will be fancied to come out on top, he will be given a good test with the hugely progressive Loughteen Blanco seen as a serious threat.

It will be interesting to see how the latter handles the longer trip, but one would imagine it could play to his strengths.