5.10 1m. 2f. 12 Declared. Discover Boyne Valley H'cap of €21,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €12,600.00 2nd - €4,200.00 3rd - €2,100.00 4th - €1,050.00 5th - €630.00 6th - €420.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - PASO DOBLE was a surprise winner on seasonal debut at Roscommon and he can follow up off a 9lb higher mark. The drop to this trip may not be ideal, but Kevin Manning reported after that victory that the Dawn Approach colt has done well physically and is the type to keep improving. Kipling and Taramansour cut no ice in a Premier Handicap at the Curragh on Champions’ Weekend but have to be respected back in shallower waters. Chiricahua is still lightly-raced and may leave behind his disappointing handicap debut at Killarney, and former sprinter Gee Rex may continue to improve having won over a similar trip at Gowran. Last-gasp Naas winner Lafayette and Tipperary maiden winner Longbourn are others open to more progression in a very competitive event.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 10st)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.