GORTKEALLY BEAR THE PICK IN THE €5,000 TO THE WINNER DG FOODS LTD DECIDER

Barry Drake

Over the last couple of weeks, the DG FOODS LTD A4 Tri Distance has produced some fantastic racing at Kilcohan Park, and tonight's €5,000 to the winner decider is another cracking contest.

With a couple of real classy types in the final, it's going to take plenty of winning, however, I'm going with Gortkelly Bear, who is trained by Michael Meade for owner Derek Larkin. The September puppy is improving all the time and she's impressed me over the last couple of weeks. A 29.93 winner last time out, if she can get it right at the traps one more time, then she should take plenty of stopping. The step up to 575 yards will prove no problem and another big performance is very likely. 

Knocknadoguebale, for the Don't Know Syndicate, is the obvious danger in the line-up. She clocked 29.95 for the 550-yard trip last week, so she's a real player on that running. Impressive in the event so far, this pacey lady should give the selection plenty to think about. Much will depend on the break, however, both mentioned above have a bright future ahead.