3.00 1m. 4f. 5 Declared. Bahrain International Ballyroan Stakes (Group 3) of €50,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €30,000.00 2nd - €10,000.00 3rd - €5,000.00 4th - €2,500.00 5th - €1,500.00 6th - €1,000.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - NICKAJACK CAVE came from last to first to claim Listed glory at this track in June. That race was over a mile and six furlongs, so he has stamina to burn. He's the highest rated on a mark of 109 which entitles him to plenty of respect. Furthermore, Twilight Payment whom he beat into second has since won Group 3 and Group 2 contests in good style to really boost the form. Pondus is a solid stayer who has the chance to follow up on his Roscommon success. He ploughed through the testing ground and put away Camphor by two and a quarter lengths in that Listed contest. The runner-up paid a compliment to the form by winning nicely at the Galway Festival. Pondus doesn't require heavy ground as he has a fast-ground victory in the book from Sandown. This is a lowering of sights for Mythical, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him get in the mix.
For three years old and upwardsWeights - 3-y-o 9st 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs Fillies allowed 3lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st January, 2020) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra