INTERNATIONAL LATEST

Ian Fortune

Epic Ace became the latest name to enter the frame for the TIME Dundalk International following his elimination from the Champion Stakes on Saturday night.

John Kennedy’s star was sensational through most of the English Derby ahead of his semi-final exit and his presence would be a real boost to the race.

Incidentally, Pat Buckley has also entered Corn Cuchulainn champion Singalong Polly. She flew around Dundalk on Friday on what was her first look at the track and is clearly in the best form of her career.

Ballymac Ralf also trialled over the weekend, posting 29.92 off a tardy 4.18. There is clearly far better to come from the English Derby finalist and this latest spin will clearly blow away some cobwebs.

The field for the TIME Dundalk International will be released in the coming days and all evidence suggests it could be a vintage renewal.