6.25 1m. 15 Declared. Golf Societies Welcome Apprentice H'cap of €9,000.00 3-y-o
1st - €5,400.00 2nd - €1,800.00 3rd - €900.00 4th - €450.00 5th - €270.00 6th - €180.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - DARK DESIGN got up to win by a nose over a mile in Limerick and has prospects of following up. After that last-gasp victory, trainer Joseph Murphy commented that the good ground in Limerick was as quick as he would want it. That would suggest he should handle this rain-soaked turf well, off 3lb higher. He has a lovely draw in stall one to ply his trade from. Buachaill Or was the horse caught on the line in Limerick by Dark Design. He attempted to make all from a low draw there and is similarly housed for this contest. Miss Dancealot wasn't far behind the pair in fourth and looks a threat in first-time cheekpieces, with Mikey Sheehy claiming 4lb. Hisnameis Mrdevitt served up a 33/1 shock over this trip in Limerick and Gavin Ryan retains the ride. The horse in third has since won to strengthen the form. The ground is an unknown for him, though.
An extended handicap for three years old only rated 45-65 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 6lbs Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 4th July and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules