BLACKSTONE AND BALLYMAC CAN STAR IN SEMI FINALS OF THE JUVENILE CLASSIC

Barry Drake

BLACKSTONE LEXUS, trained by Michael O'Donovan for owner Patrick Sinnott, can record back-to-back winning performances in tonight's opening semi-final of the T Nolan C.V.R.T Juvenile Classic.

The June puppy got off the mark on style last week, displaying huge speed and power to land the spoils in 28.27. The son of Droopys Jet and Magical Poppy really stands out in this, and with another decent start, he should prove a class apart.

Ballymac Malinas should improve plenty for that debut run, and the Liam Dowling-trained runner can prove next best. The May puppy, a son of Ballymac Cooper and Ballymac Wisdom, can leave his debut form well behind, and he's not without a chance in this.

Liam Dowling holds a serious hand in the second semi-final with three fantastic chances. A narrow vote goes the way of Ballymac Ralf, a May son of Ballymac Cooper and Ballymac Wisdom. 

A 28.35 winner on debut, he has claims of making all the running in this. Ballymac Duffle, a litter brother to the selection, was a real eye catcher behind Ralf last week, and he's expected to deliver another big performance.

Ballymac Deniro, a May son of Ballymac Finn and Ballymac Arminta, is another that should be in the mix throughout.