5.20 1m. 5f. 13 Declared. Donaghmore H'cap (DIV II) of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Useful off much higher marks for Charlie Appleby a few years ago, WHITE DESERT looks capable of going close at this lower level of competition after an encouraging reappearance at Dundalk. He stayed on well to finish fourth behind the progressive Chateau Musar and can build on that with a tongue-tie now added to blinkers. Purdey’s Gift also had decent middle-distance form when trained in Britain and was a good second over hurdles when last seen in January. Vultan is a possible improver after being placed in his final two starts in maidens last year and Hook Head, related to a host of winners, could improve upon his midfield finish on what was his seasonal and handicap debut at Dundalk.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (75 = 10st)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 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.