Elliott switches attention to Flat at Dundalk Gordon Elliott is currently leading the way in the National Hunt trainers' championship but he's certainly no stranger to success on the Flat and may have the answer to the featured Cross Square Hotel, Crossmaglen Handicap with Zanjabeel at Dundalk on Friday evening. The Aussie Rules gelding, like his Longwood trainer, is a dual-purpose performer having caused something of a surprise when landing a maiden hurdle at Punchestown back in October. The half-brother to four winners was narrowly denied when reverting to the level over course and distance last month, and is now off a feather weight with Sean Davis claiming the 7lb. Song Of Love, Udogo and Specific Gravity filled the first three places over the extended 10 furlongs here just before Christmas, and Joseph O'Brien's in-form charge rates a major threat as he bids for a hat-trick. Danny Sheehy has impressed many here over the past few months, and is a young rider to have on your side in 2017. He's certainly in demand with rides in all bar one of the eight races on this card, and has bright prospects aboard Go Kart in the www.prioritysms.co.uk Handicap. The Intense Focus filly is a real speedball, with trainer Patrick Prendergast commenting after her latest victory last month that she would win a lot more if there were four-and-a-half-furlong races. The draw has been kind with stall two, and she may well confirm places with Strategic Force and My Good Brother. Tennesse Waltz in the IRIS Handicap and Roachdale House in the www.stagandlighting.ie Rated Race afford Sheehy other good chances on the card.
