8.25 1m. 4f. 115yds. 9 Declared. GAIN The Advantage Series (Ladies) H'cap of €15,000.00 4-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 Alan Magee - DERRY LAD has progressed nicely this year winning over an extended 1m2f at Sligo and probably put up his best effort last time when staying on well into third behind Extensio in the Ladies Derby at the Curragh. Annalise Cullen’s 7lb claim leaves him on a nice racing weight. There isn’t much to choose between Derry Lad and Whatcouldhavebeen on previous running at Ballinrobe and the latter has since won over course and distance plus ran well again at the Galway Festival last week. Five Zeros was just three lengths behind the selection in the Ladies Derby and has since won at Down Royal. Jody Townend is a huge asset on the consistent Storm Steps, while Hi Stranger, Lord Erskine, El Tren and Sequoiaspirit are others to consider in a competitive event.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (75 = 11st 7lbs)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.Riders - Lady Riders only: 1. Who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing. 2. Who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority. 3. Who are Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. Who hold a Permit to ride in Flat Races issued by any recognised Turf Authority. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 1st August) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 20 *races allowed..........7lb Riders who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........5lb Riders who have not ridden the winners of 60 *races allowed..........3lb No allowance to riders under Rule 69 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 7lb and the minimum weight is 9st 7lb