Dougal looks primed to strike

Dougal Philps should be primed to strike for Willie Mullins in the Craic On The track 19th August Maiden at Ballinrobe tonight.

It has been a case of steady improvement on the part of the three-year-old, producing his best performance at Leopardstown on his latest appearance.

The selection arrived into the straight absolutely cantering and looking sure to score. But he was eventually outbattled and outstayed by John Oxx’s well-backed favourite, Shelford, and there were three and a quarter lengths between them at the line.