5.40 6f. 6 Declared. Maher Tractor Sales H'cap of €16,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - The John Nallen-trained MERCURIAL looks well drawn to make a bold bid from the front here. Rated in the mid-80's when trained in Britain, the five-year-old should still have a bit in hand off a mark of 77. Robert Whearty, who was in the saddle when the gelding won at the Curragh last time, also claims a valuable 5lb. Heavenly Power was well beaten in that aforementioned Curragh race but ran much better in a premier handicap at that same venue subsequently. The Eddie Lynam-trained gelding should be at his peak now after two recent outings. Course and distance winner Apache Outlaw is another with claims in what is a competitive handicap despite the small field.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.