The spacious half mile oval at Tir Prince in North Wales will host it’s flagship race, the Crock Of Gold Final on Saturday night.
Having qualified in multiple heats in the UK, an eight horse field will do battle with clear favourite Stoneriggs Mystery the one to beat.
He sandwiched heat wins of the race on this track with a victory on the grass at Aberystwyth then went to Ireland where he had his colours lowered narrowly by Bath Lane after setting up a 1:55.2 track record. He then demolished his opponents in 1:56 at York last weekend.
Inter Dominion star Brywinsmagicpotion will welcome a different opponent to Australian bound Meadowbranch D J and looks the likely danger.
Astounding hasn’t had much luck since winning an Interdom heat at York and with a decent draw can cause another upset.
- Bill Hutchison