6.00 1m. 4f. 13 Declared. Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk H'cap of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - FIRSTMAN ran his best race since joining Tony Martin when a close-up fourth over this trip in January and may be able to build on that. He was twice a winner in his native France including on the all-weather track at Pau and his talented claimer knows him well at this stage. Last time out winners Everyhouronthehour and Chateau Musar are both up in grade but could progress again while Top Line Tommy will need a strong pace to aim at having run well over two miles last time. Talented hurdler Politicise may be a little ring-rusty after a break but had placed form at this venue last year and Hook Head is a well-bred handicap debutant to keep an eye on.%0A%0A
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (75 = 10st)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 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.