3.45 2m. 14 Declared. Dundalk Winter Series Championship Hcap 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 Tom Weekes - FIRST BLOOD has his first start since August but could improve at this trip. His latest two runs over 1m2f were encouraging and while not blessed with early speed, hinted at having staying ability and is effectively a stone below his latest Sligo run, having dropped 4lb and is today ridden by a 10lb claimer. Kannoor showed form when last seen in August, has proven stamina and represents a yard in good form but has a poor draw in 17 on all-weather debut. Dual hurdle winner Profound has recent form and can get involved stepping up in trip on the flat. Movie King is proven on the surface and while no star, is race-fit and could benefit from stepping to this flat trip for the first time. Macaban City is able at this level and tries this trip for the first time under his 10lb claimer.
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.Riders - Confined to Riders who have not ridden more than 20 winners under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing from 21st March, 2021 to 31st October, 2021 inclusive