3.55 1m. 4f. 12 Declared. Happy New Year Apprentice H'cap of €13,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,800.00 2nd - €2,600.00 3rd - €1,300.00 4th - €650.00 5th - €390.00 6th - €260.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - Dropping back in trip again should help VOICE OF REASON and he’s fancied to strike again here. The Churchill gelding didn’t seem to quite see out the two miles here three weeks ago having won over this mile-and-a-half trip on his previous two visits. He ran well last time when third to Boxing Great and remains on the same mark. Benavente comes here on a hat-trick. He stayed on well to win over the extended ten last time and going back up in trip may help. Pavilion End ran well at a big price on his return to the Flat here in late October and is another to consider.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 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 5th January 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.