Laurels winner Midtown Raffa can land another major competition with victory in the top-class Doire Construction Champion Stakes final over 550 yards at Shelbourne Park on Saturday.
Moss O’Connor’s runner showed his wellbeing last week when making all the running to beat Budgie Bypass in 29.65sec, the joint-fastest time in the semi-finals
He recorded the best split and is expected to quickly establish a race winning lead.
Juvenile Classic winner Sidarian Vega looks the main danger wearing the red jacket.
Graham Holland’s clocked the same time as Midtown Raffa when scoring a trap to line win over Paradise Maverik.
He’s the most inexperienced in the decider and has more scope than most.
Cesarewitch winner Paradise Maverik was only beaten a neck by Sidarian Vega and must enter the argument. Nothing will be finishing faster.
Paul Hennessy’s Champion Juvenile winner Barefoot Artist won his heat in a slower 29.89sec and has a bit to find from a poor five draw.
Budgie Bypass is a second runner for Paul Hennessy. He was third in the Race of Champions at Tralee but tend to find at least one too good.
Graham Holland is also doubly represented with Riverside Pat, who tends to his best work late.
1 Sidarian Vega 5-2
2 Riverside Pat 7
3 Midtown Raffa 5-2
4 Paradise Maverik 7-2
5 Barefoot Artist 7
6 Budgie Bypass 10
