Drop in trip to sprint distance expected to prove crucial for course winner

Loch Lein
5.40 Cork
1pt win

Measure Of Magic is the benchmark in the Listed Goffs Irish EBF Polonia Stakes (5.40) following her victory in the Committed Stakes last time, but it is worth giving Loch Lein the benefit of the doubt after her tame defeat at Leopardstown.

Placed in two decent Curragh maidens last summer, Loch Lein signed off by bolting up over 6f at Cork in a race that has stood up well since. She showed loads of pace on that occasion, as she did on her seasonal reappearance at Leopardstown.

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Published on 6 May 2021inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:09, 6 May 2021

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