1st - €147,500.00 2nd - €60,000.00 3rd - €30,000.00 4th - €20,000.00 5th - €12,500.00 6th - €7,500.00 Showery and blustery

FormscanBy Tom Weekes - GOODTHINGSTAKETIME has shown a high level of ability thus far and has plenty in her favour today in this valuable contest. She was bought back by her vendor (owner/breeders Keoghan and McLiney) for just E2,200 as lot 921 in the all important Tattersalls Sale last September and as a result gets into today’s contest with a feather weight. She seems quite ground-versatile, has an excellent stands’ side draw in 26 and a reproduction of her latest Group 3 runner-up effort, albeit that was over 5f, would give her every chance of winning under just 8st 6lbs. Helvetian has also shown useful ability but was unable to compete at a high level on his latest starts and also might prefer a faster surface. Snazzy Jazzy has plenty weight but has also shown up well in winning his two starts thus far and the horse he beat at Windsor latest has gone on to win since. He has winning form on good to soft ground but is unproven on softer. Wolfofbaggotstreet was well held on his first start since being gelded, at the Curragh recently but that was on soft ground and while soft would also be a concern today, he could get involved for the placings on his best form if the ground stays reasonably good. Villa Savina showed plenty ability to win on debut at Windsor and while she should be ok with an ease and over this trip, does takes a big step up in class today and also lacks some experience. Masucci has also shown solid form but has joint-top weight and was unable to compete from his rating at the Curragh recently and needs to show improvement in first-time blinkers. Dragons Tail has proven form in handicaps but may be vulnerable to smart types while Verhoyen has disappointed since his fine runner-up effort at Naas in May and has a little to prove now despite receiving weight and possessing a 93 rating.

up to and including the tenth placed horse E5,000 each For two yrs old only which had been sold or bought in under the hammer at the Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale of 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd September, 2016 and had been declared by Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd. as eligible to be entered and run in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Sale. Horses which do not have a registered name and have not been Returned In Training with a Licensed Trainer by Wednesday 19th July, 2017 will be automatically struck out of this race.
Weights - 9st 3lb; Fillies allowed 5lb
Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than E44,999 allowed 2lb If purchased for not more than E29,999 allowed 4lb If purchased for not more than E14,999 allowed 6lb
Penalties - Winner of a race 2lb extra; Of a Listed or a Group race 5lb extra