4.25 1m. 3f. 80yds. 12 Declared. Kenmare H'cap (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 Donal Murphy - VOCAL QUEEN came from the clouds to finish a never nearer fourth at Navan recently and the step-up in trip here may prove ideal. Slow into stride at Proudstown Park, the Vocalised seven-year-old raced in rear for much of the contest before finishing with a flourish. Surprisingly she was dropped 2lb for that effort and races here off a mark of 45, with young apprentice Orla McKenna taking 10lb off. Quirky but talented, Itsalonglongroad is given second preference. The versatile eight-year-old recorded an eighth career success at Thurles on Thursday and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to quickly follow-up. Amlad was a good fourth of 16 at Bellewstown on his most recent start and should go close with Jack Kearney claiming a valuable 7lb. Handicap debutant Elle Dorado Rock is an interesting contender for Tony Martin, while Mr Mills, Noble Crusade and Tipperary winner Spring Morning are other leading hopes.
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.