FREEWAY A STAR IN THE MAKING AFTER IMPRESSIVE UNRACED SUCCESS

Barry Drake

FREEWAY STAR (Good News-Farranrory Megan), trained by Sharon Hunt for owners Alan Brazier and Keith Freer, rates a very exciting prospect after the September puppy made it three wins on the trot at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night, winning the Kilcohan Park ON2/ON3 Stake Final in fantastic style.

The 1-3 favourite was led early by Moonveen Belle, but she tracked well around the opening corners, and he flew down the back straight, hitting the front before halfway. 

Once in front, it was soon game over as she showed big gears, pulling right away from the field. Improving with each run, it was all one-way traffic up front, as Freeway Star came home ten lengths clear of Allstar Tony, in 28.50. 

That's the third time she has won by ten lengths, and she's a very exciting young talent for connections.

Elsewhere on the card, the second round of the Whitwood Kennels A3 Stake produced some very nice performances. Daring Aero (Callaway Pro Am-Daring Miggie) went quickest when delivering a stunning effort in heat three. Owned by Stephanie Maguire and Michael Kennedy, the warm 2-5 favourite turned second, and with a big injection of speed, the in-form tracker quickly took over from the fast-starting Crohane Ripple. From there, it was race over. Four lengths the margin, in 28.55.

In the opening heat, Rastafari Rafa (Malachi-Rastafari Honey) put on a fine front-running winning performance to win for Jackie Roche. In front early, the 3-1 winner showed plenty of speed throughout. At the line, the impressive winner was five lengths clear of Scrahan Fox, in 28.62.

Crohane Rosebud (Ballymac Cashout-Fairest Roxy) came home in front for trainer John O'Donnell and owner Thomas Simpson. The 3-1 winner just had enough early pace to slip around in front. Holding off all challengers up front, it was a brave display, holding the fast finishing Slanestownbailey, by half a length, in 28.95.