LUKA COMPLETES HIS ALDO STROLL IN REAL STYLE

Ian Fortune

Magical Luka seems destined for stardom. 

That was probably known before Saturday but he further enhanced his already massive reputation at Dundalk as he raced to a brilliant victory in the final of the Carrick Aldo @ Stud ON1 400. 

Coming away racing, the brilliantly fast son of King Sheeran and Magical Mary was always in the perfect position, leading by a comfortable length into the turn, clocking a rapid 7.04 sectional. Once turning in front, he would ease on to beat the always chasing Exclusion Order. 

Pat Guilfoyle’s star would fly up the home straight to emerge a three and three quarter length scorer in a magnificent 20.86. Exclusion Order was second with Rolo Tokyo a further six lengths adrift in third. It seems certain that Magical Luka will develop into a serious performer and we await his reappearance with great anticipation. It will also be hugely interesting to see if he remains over two bends for a crack at the Irish Sprint Cup or makes the step up to four bends.