While it would be unfair to say that Shelbourne Park’s Night Of Stars is the best meeting of the year, race for race, it would give Derby Final night a run for its money.
The ‘Ballymac’ Dowlings are always in the thick of the winners and this year they look as strong as ever with nine entries. Huge thanks to Shane Dowling for his views on the kennel’s chances.
Race form is determined by times and comparisons. By either standard, New Destiny’s ‘official trialstake’ win for the Bet365 Challenge Cup was impressive
The beaten Juvenile Classic favourite has always looked a top stayer in the making and following a 37.67 run at Monmore, the 2-5f did nothing to disappoint when clocking a flying 15.03 sectional on her way to a 39.60 run for Oxford’s 650m on going rated -30.
While debates can rage about going allowances and comparisons (Havana Lover’s FOY of 39.41 was handtimed on ‘N’ going) a quick glance at the other winning times only confirms the ability of the MWD Partnership’s fabulous black.
Having already secured his first Category One win, the Derek Knight trained Hollow Man extended his winning sequence to 11 with an easy five length win over 575m at Romford (35.09 -30) last night. He will no doubt be in the drum for the Coral Olympic which closes at noon on Monday.
