Take Daleroad in Tralee feature but Eagle looks best in Kingdom

DALEROAD BEST can use his all-round power and strength to complete a four-timer in the feature €4,000 final of the Astra Kennels Stakes over 525 yards at Tralee's Kingdom Stadium (9.18).

John O'Keeffe's charge has more than doubled his career tally with those three recent wins which included the preliminaries of this event and has was comfortably the fastest semi-final winner.

That he only had half a length to spare over Labana Cody on that occasion proves that this is no formality but he can bide his time on the outside before striking in the second half of the contest.

However, the best bet on the card goes earlier when Mount Eagle Best escapes an upgrade for a recent A7 victory at 7.51.

Michael Reidy's bitch flew late to prevail in a photo last time and could have this race run to suit, pouncing on a speed battle in the second half.

There is also early Friday Irish racing at Mullingar where Paddy McCormack's Fahy Shop has strong claims in the A6 opener at 11.13, while Vincent Lynch's Killeshil Devine can send punters home happy with victory in the A3 finale at 1.29.

Harlow has morning and evening Friday meetings with Paul Steward's Scarlett Galaxy (11.04) the early standout when she is fancied to complete an A6 double, while Paul Clarke's Zazzeras Fitz can emulate that feat with victory in the nightcap sprint finale at 9.26.

The afternoon action comes from Suffolk Downs where Jason Ray's Wishful Decko (3.03) is set to make it three wins in four graded starts at the venue.

Mount Eagle Best (nap)
T3 Tralee 7.51