1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00

FormscanBy John O'Riordan - A winner over course and distance two weeks ago, VENETIAN can follow up. Prominent throughout, the Sean Davis trained gelding looked to relish the drop back in trip, going clear inside the final furlong to score easily. Although raised 10lb, the five-year-old has won off higher marks in the past and has the beating of a number of these on previous form. Three-time course scorer Darkdeserthighway has yet to triumph over this distance, but has to be a danger. Michael O'Callaghan's mare, who caught the eye when fifth at Gowran Park recently, has the services of leading apprentice Nicola Burns on this occasion. Wegotogether, who didn't enjoy the clearest of runs behind Venetian last time, is also worthy of consideration.

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 3lb allowance (95 winners). Allowances - (up to and including 20th October and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed..........7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed..........2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules.