Canceled final yr as a result of COVID-1, Laytown as soon as once more places out the bunting and welcomes followers again to the seashore Nov. 1 for its distinctive once-a-year bash.
For all that the assembly’s new place within the calendar will want some getting used to, some issues stay the identical with Ado McGuinness, probably the most profitable trainers on the monitor, holding a bunch of robust claims.
McGuinness, who will quickly be jetting off to the solar in California when his steady star A Case of You lines up for the Nov. 6 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Del Mar, has skilled seven winners at Laytown, a tremendous report in opposition to the ten Dermot Weld has loved. He’ll ship a strong group of contenders to compete within the six-race card.
The very fact the Dublin-based coach makes use of the seashore every day is a definite benefit and he mentioned, “The horses we’re bringing to Laytown this yr have strong probabilities. Battle Hero is strong. He runs within the claimer and has run effectively at Laytown earlier than so we might be hoping for one of the best with him.
“We use the seashore rather a lot however we by no means gallop them on it. We use the seashore to canter them or to provide them a swim, so they’re used to the surroundings and the floor. It is a bonus.
“Laytown is a good place to have a winner. It will likely be a bit completely different this yr—you will need your woolies on!”
