Tipperary Sunset can confirm his recent resurgence by winning the £10,000-added Tote Trifecta Handicap, the highlight of a very tricky card at Beverley today. Malton-based trainer John Quinn has been through a wretched spell with his stable practically closed down for three months due to the cough.
It was Tipperary Sunset who ended the drought at Hamilton Park last Monday. Having hinted at a return to form when fourth to Forest Robin at Newmarket, the grey put his best foot forward over an extended mile in the mud at the Scottish track, staying on well to beat Amico by a length.
Tipperary Sunset picks up a 6lb penalty for that victory but remains on an attractive mark. He showed progressive form last year, winning four times between August and November.
The step up to a mile and a quarter and forecast faster ground should not present any problems and Tipperary Sunset seems best when given an uphill finish. He is worth siding with for a stable that confirmed its well-being when 33 to 1 shot L A Touch won at Yarmouth on Thursday.
Mazeed, Puzzlement, Glen Parker, Vola Via and Beach Buoy all also have claims in a race where the winner is very hard to call - let alone the Trifecta, the nigh-on impossible bet that has strangely been heralded as racing's saviour in some quarters.
