7.05 1m. 4f. 17 Declared. La Bucca Restaurants H'cap (DIV I) of €10,000.00 3-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 - ELLAAT was well-punted when caught close home over a slightly shorter trip at Limerick in April and has good claims on that form. Soft ground may not have suited Noel Kelly’s charge last time and he can bounce back. Lariat was once rated 90 in England and has dropped to a competitive mark this season. Second at Tipperary last week, he should be thereabouts again. The veteran Banjo comes into the reckoning after his runner-up effort at Navan and Muntahez, placed in his last two races under Colin Keane, has the champion jockey’s assistance again. Oromo won at this course first time out last season so is not one to discount on his reappearance.
An extended handicap for three 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.