7.30 1m. 23 Declared. Derek O'Sullivan Mem. Apprentice H'cap of €10,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - SHONA MEA was an easy three and a half length winner in a first-time visor at Gowran on Wednesday and is ahead of the handicapper here under a mandatory penalty. That third career victory was gained over an extended nine furlongs but she won twice over this trip last term. Howling Wolf won a claimer on the same Gowran card but has a stiff task here, with his penalty leaving him with a welter burden to shoulder. Reverberation would have a good chance on the form of his penultimate second to subsequent winner Magic Chegaga, and All Things Bright went close at Leopardstown last week and is one for the shortlist off a 4lb higher mark. Halla Rince and Saran are two handicap debutants to note from powerful stables.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-70Weights - 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.Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 9th August 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