3.05 7f. 176yds. 12 Declared. Seamus Murphy Memorial H'cap (DIV II) 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 Mark Nunan - After eleven months out of action, PIMSTREL was a good second at Gowran Park earlier this month and was a few pounds ahead of the handicapper when making all for an emphatic win at Listowel three days later. Jarlath Fahey’s mare is not resting on her laurels and makes another fairly quick turnaround, but she’s well-drawn for a prominent racer and any softening of the ground will add to her chance of defying a career-high mark. Skontonovski was unable to land a blow behind the selection last time but had won his previous two races and a return to form wouldn’t be a surprise. Blankiedoodie is a course and distance winner and the form of his third here last month looks all the better after runner-up Miss Florentine’s two recent victories. Crystal Dawn ran well in a higher grade at this venue in July and went close on the all-weather on her penultimate start. She’s one to consider but wouldn’t want easy ground, while Mater Matuta has been running well over hurdles but this trip looks too short for Colin Keane’s mount.
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.