4.25 1m. 3f. 50yds. 14 Declared. Ring Of Kerry H'cap of €11,000.00 3-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 Donal Murphy - GARRISON COMMANDER won well on his debut for Denis Hogan at Punchestown and he might be able to strike again in this wide-open heat. The son of Garswood was fourth on his most recent start at Gowran, but didn't get the run of the race there and finished a never nearer fourth. Joey Sheridan again takes the ride on the four-year-old gelding and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end here. Advanced Virgo is sure to be a popular choice with punters and he is given second preference. A fast-finishing second on his latest start at Limerick, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go one place better now with Sam Ewing taking seven pounds off. Others for the shortlist here are the hat-trick seeking Ivy Avenue, The Names Jock, Sharp Focus and the Joseph O'Brien duo of Juliet Rose and Nordic Aurora.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.