6.55 1m. 4f. 40yds. 11 Declared. Bellewstown Racecourse Apprentice H'cap of €11,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - A deterioration in the predicted good going is entirely possible with plenty of rain in the forecast. In any case it is likely that SIXPACK will encounter improved underfoot conditions to what he faced in a couple of starts last month. That, allied to a step-up in trip, promises to suit the Sea The Moon gelding well. His rider, Rory Mulligan, is an apprentice we're likely to get increasingly familiar with as the season progresses, and his 2Ib allowance here is a help too. Victorious on the level in his time cross-channel, Milteye (tongue-strap added) should be fit from a hurdling campaign, and that gives him an edge on some of these opponents. Duke Of Leggagh and Scott Lang are among the others to consider.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 47-75Penalties - (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 ridden more than 20 winners before 18th March, 2024 Allowances - (up to and including 9th May and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden a *winner allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 3 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules