Rockview Head to lead the Grade OR SIS Live Shelbourne Gold Cup Consolation Final 550 on 10th March, 2012
Rockview Head is likely to succeed in the Grade OR SIS Live Shelbourne Gold Cup Consolation Final 550, scheduled to take place on 10th March, 2012, at Shelbourne Park.
The son of Head Bound, out of Three Star Gem, will be competing in the 550 yard against Castlelyons Ralf, Ohio Rumble, Noirs Buachaill, Airlie Impact and Uncle Eoin for €700.
Trained by P. Cronin, the hound will be racing on a familiar track. Rockview Head finished as a runner-up in the Grade OR SIS Live Shelbourne Gold Cup 550 Round 1 Heat 5 on 18th February, 2012. Despite his early pace, he could
not beat the leader, Tibetan Skies, who won by 3 ½ lengths in 29.70 seconds.
He claimed the victory in the Grade OR SIS Live Shelbourne Gold Cup 550 Round 2 Heat 4, held on 25th February, at Shelbourne Park. He showed his true skill as he sped past, Airforce Roger, leaving him to finish second by a short-head.
Rockview Head will be racing as a favourite with winning odds of 7 to 4. The bookies and punters expect him to excel and earn them big bucks.
Noirs Buachaill might give Rockview Head a run for his money. Trained by O’Donovan, the hound finished in last place in the Grade OR SIS Live Shelbourne Gold Cup 550 Semi-Final at Shelbourne Park on 3rd March.
Despite this, the hound is entering the race with odds of 9 to 4, but looking at his past record, the hound is due.
The son of Top Savings, out of Joes Gem, finished in third place in the Grade OR SIS Live Shelbourne Gold Cup 550 Round 2 Heat 2 at the same track on 25thFebruary, 2012. He was defeated by, Milldean Panther, who finished first, and Uncle
Eoin who finished second.
The bookmakers have confidence in his ability to win based on his familiarity with this distance and track.
Ohio Rumble, trained by Syndicate, is also of interest to the bettors. He finished in third place in the Grade OR SIS Live Shelbourne Gold Cup 550 Round 2 Heat 1 on 25th February, 2012. His pace was quick and he raced well,
but wasn’t good enough to win the race.
He finished in 30.22 seconds, where as race winner, who was also race favourite, Broadstrand Lad, finished in 29.62 seconds.
The son of Ace Hi Rumble, out of Magpie Tango, will be racing with the odds of 4 to 1. The bookmakers have maintained their faith in him despite his recent finish in 6th place in the Grade OR SIS Live Shelbourne Gold Cup 550
Semi-Final on 3rdMarch, 2012, at Shelbourne Park.
Based on the past performances, and the popularity in the market, it is speculated that Rockview Head might take the lead and finish first. The second place is likely to be acquired by Noirs Buachaill, where as Ohio Rumble is looking strong to finish
third.
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