3.55 1m. 13 Declared. Dundalk Winter Series Championship Hcap (DIV I) 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 John O'Riordan - FRENCH RESCUE can go one better now, having finished runner-up in a more competitive affair here before the Christmas break. The John Geoghegan-trained gelding proved no match for the winner on the day but the form has been franked by those behind. Well Suited was strong in the market prior to finishing a staying on fifth over course and distance last time. The Thomond O'Mara-trained gelding has dropped a long way in the weights in recent times and has to be of interest in this bottom grade. Leclerc was unable to complete the hat-trick here recently but the headgear which had appeared to improve the five-year-old was dispensed with on that occasion. With connections refitting the visor now, a better run can be expected. Clarinbridge, who finished in front of Leclerc when they met earlier this month, should also be noted in first-time blinkers.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 47-65Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.