Hearns to deliver knockout blow in SIS British Bred Sprint decider
MOANING HEARNS showed all sorts of pace in defeat in the heats and even a marginally better break could take him tough to beat in the £3,000 final of the SIS British Bred Sprint over 238m at Harlow (7.24).
Darren Whitton's dog went down by a couple of lengths to Sunnyside Ted having been flat-footed at the start but switching to a middle draw may elicit a faster start and his superb early can then take him to the front by the bend.
Sunnyside Ted is much respected and a ping start would make him huge player although Whitton's Moaning Mai Tai could aid her kennelmate by holding him up early.
Jonathan Kay
The other Harlow final is that of a Maiden Monkey over 415m at 6.46 in which Dan Brabon's Swift Krab should be all the better for his sighter in the heats, while Dave Lee's Untold Ripple can take a one-off maiden over the same trip at 6.11.
There is earlier morning action at Harlow where Debbie Hurlock's Crystal Bubbles (1.03) can enhance an already excellent record when tackling D4 sprint rivals.
The other morning fixture is at Youghal where the main fancies are Derek Kehoe's Slaneyside Max (11.29), David Budd's Lyreen Tommo (12.21) and Ger Gubbins' Hollyhill Capri (1.47).
Doncaster is the afternoon venue with Sue Watson's Droopys Freebie set to complete a six-timer when he goes in the best race of the day, a B1 over 450m at 4.37.
Moaning Hearns (nap)
T2 Harlow 7.24
