Sizzling Jaytee Dutch blitzes opposition

Wearing the red jacket clearly suits Jaytee Dutch, as the Paul Hennessy-trained, John Turner-owned tracker produced the standout performance in the second round of the Comerford Cakes Open 525, on Saturday night at Shelbourne Park.

Back in red for the first time since March, he flew from boxes, posted a sizzling 1.91 sectional to lead into the turn, and was always going to be impossible to reel-in thereafter. Staying strongly, the 1-3 chance raced home four and a half clear of Proud Graham, in 28.15.

Next best on the clock was the Owen McKenna-trained Farloe Joey, who proved too strong for favourite Creamery Bale. The latter took his customary position at the head of affairs, but the winner showed fine backstraight pace, led around the final bends, and pulled three and a half clear, in 28.39.