Ruby looks Thursday's star turn in bid for second Waterford win

BALLYGUR RUBY made if foorth time lucky when opening her account last time and William Hanlon's youngster can follow up in Waterford's A7 over 525 yards at 1.29.

She had dropped a big hint prior to that breakthrough victory when a close third previously and really seems to be getting the hang of things.

This test is no tougher on paper, she retains untold scope for improvement and is expected to be too goo all-round.

Derek Kehoe's Slaneyside Ethan is another Waterford fancy in the finale there at 2.18, while picks at Limerick's afternoon fixture are Billy Guiney's Ballygibba Dove (3.59) and John Murphy's Cherrygrove Dave (4.56).

First Thursday meeting under way is Oxford where Barrie Backhurst's Savana Yahoo can make it 10 wins from 20 starts in A2 company at 12.46, Donna Davy's Hawkfield Irish (4.26) can gain due reward for his consistency at Valley, while a downgrade can do the trick for David Curry's Easy Kentucky (7.24) at Star Pelaw.

Ballygur Ruby (nap)
T2 Waterford 1.29