5.30 1m. 14 Declared. Follow On Twitter @DundalkStadium H'cap (DIV I) of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - A little each-way investment on DAME JOAN mightn’t go astray here. The Invincible Spirit filly is one of two representatives from the Ado McGuinness yard, and Philly’s Hope may not be completely out of it either. However Dame Joan could well have more scope for progression on just her second outing for McGuinness, again with champion apprentice Gavin Ryan on her back. The well-bred four-year-old can come forward for the addition of cheek-pieces, and despite beating only three home last time, she was less than five lengths off winner, Red Heel, in eleventh place. The likes of Sruthan and Srucahan carried these silks with distinction before, and no doubt connections are keen to get a win into Dame Joan as quick as possible. Everyhouronthehour, Memsie, Tanseeq, Masalai, Buachaill Or, Irish Ambassador and Tyriana are others to keep in mind.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-65Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.