5.00 1m. 4f. 23 Declared. RACE Academy Apprentice H'cap of €10,500.00 4-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 - SICARIO was second over course and distance last July and followed up by beating Grade Two-winning hurdler Rocky Blue at his local track of Sligo. He should be all the better for a recent run at Cork and is well-berthed in stall five with the draw being of major importance in a big field over this trip. Dusty Winds is drawn wide but showed ability when sixth at Limerick and can get involved if building on that. Universal Focus is a hardy sort who won on his most recent outing in September but he will likely come on for this run, while Born To Rule is one to consider at a price back on a sounder surface after running well in his first two starts this season before struggling on soft ground last time.
An extended handicap for four 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 10th May 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