SHELBOURNE 600 PACKED WITH QUALITY

Ian Fortune

Ballyhooly Bruno will be back to defend his Shelbourne Open 600 crown.

The powerful galloper will be joined by some notable rivals including his litter sister Lemon Orla, who was last seen capturing the Easter Cup earlier this month.

Callaway Knegare completes a trio of classic winners in the entry. Throw in the likes of Ballymac Chantry, Coosane Pickles, Lemon Hidalgo, Mydras Opinion and Durrow Star amongst others and nothing will come easy in the famous stake.

There will be some room for error in the opening round with four to qualify from each of the three heats making two semi-finals ahead of the May 2nd decider.