Burgess Four can make his early pace count in the final of the Langton House & TSC Derby over 525 yards at Kilkenny on Friday.
The Cork raider has drawn five in the decider but has enough acceleration to get himself out of trouble and round the first turn in front.
He has won 18 of his 60 races and two rounds of this competition so far. The28.32sec Cork winner can step up on his 29.44sec semi-final victory.
Raheen Glory is the main danger. The son of Forest Master was the last dog beat the selection in the second round and his 29.06sec victory in the semi-finals was the fastest.
We Couldbe Kings has to enter the argument after his 29.06sec first round win.
1 Salmon Lad 5-2
2 Derryhogan Flame 12
3 Raheen Glory 5-2
4 We Couldbe Kings 4
5 Burgess Four 2
6 Rosyinthegarden 7
