7.40 1m. 4f. 179yds. 11 Declared. Racing, Sports & Games Tote.ie Appr. Hcp of €10,000.00 3-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 Mark Nunan - COPPER CRAFT (10) was all but home on his last start at Navan before a subsequent winner nabbed him late on over 1m2f, and if backing up that run, the Andy Oliver-trained gelding should take a bit of beating. The son of Raven’s Pass also went close over 1m4f at Dundalk in May. Masego was touched off over this trip at Down Royal on Friday, and looks the biggest danger to the selection. Denis Hogan's Tassarolo ran well at Killarney last week and, with top apprentice Paddy Harnett on board, is sure to be competitive. Desert Friend isn’t the most predictable, but the veteran has a course and distance win to his name and has struck twice this year.%0A
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 0-60Penalties - (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 3lb allowance (95 winners). Allowances - (up to and including 16th July and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed..........7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed..........2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules.