6.12 1m. 17 Declared. Leopardstown Friday Night Apprentice Hcp of €15,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - LAND OF THE GIANTS took part in a successful Ayr raid and appeals off 2lb higher. He wasn't winning out of turn having been beaten by a neck in second over 1m at Cork on penultimate start. Monvoe enjoyed switching back to turf when successful at Limerick. Prior to that, he filled the runner-up berth on two occasions at Dundalk, so is holding his form well. Java Wood kept on without threatening in fifth at the Curragh and can get closer, while Rockbury Lad has the ability to get into contention and he was placed on his latest runs in Dundalk. Bucaneer's Spirit (who beat Land Of The Giants in Cork) and Lough Leane are others with claims.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 11th May and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed..........7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules.