Drop in grade could be just the trick for two-time course winner

Down Royal plays host to some good quality action on FridayCredit: Patrick McCann

Alfirak
6.45 Dundalk
2pts win

Trainer Damian English ended a frustrating run of seconds when Trading Point came home in front at Dundalk last month and the same connections' Alfirak could add to the stable's recent success with Geological.

The Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate-owned five-year-old ran creditably despite not having much racing room on his return from a 236-day layoff at Laytown, shaping as though he'd improve for the run.

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Published on 31 October 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:24, 31 October 2019

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