Cul An Ti to change Mullins' fortunes

Pat Smullen: eyeing another Group 1 success on Saturday

Pat Smullen:booked by Sheila Lavery for the hat-trick seeking Another Story at DundalkCredit: Caroline Norris

Backing horses in two-year-old handicaps is hardly the way forward, but this afternoon at Gowran Park a decent bet can emerge from the 7f nursery (3.35).

Cul An Ti has the best form on the track and Pat Smullen in the saddle is an obvious plus for the topweight as she bids to get her head in front for the first time off a mark of 72.

Rookie trainer Emmet Mullins deserves a change of luck, too, as last week at Punchestown St Stephens Green travelled particularly well in a handicap hurdle before taking a crashing fall.

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Brian SheerinReporter

Published on 17 October 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:45, 17 October 2016

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