4.40 1m. 1f. 100yds. 14 Declared. Ladies Day July 23rd H'cap of €11,500.00 3-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 Michael Graham - PLUNKETT ran well when beaten a couple of necks into third in a massive field at the Curragh last month. That form has been endorsed as the winner came out and scored at Leopardstown on Thursday evening. Plunkett enjoys this track and has form over this trip. The forecast rain is to his advantage. He defied a tough draw on his last visit here. Bay Of Bengal has to be taken seriously on handicap debut. She got up to win a maiden on the line over course and distance in April and the horse she beat into third has won her last couple of starts. She also has a difficult draw to overcome. Kalaroun was caught in the final strides of a good handicap at Chester. He drops back in trip and can get involved with Seamie Heffernan booked for the first time. Level Pitch and Talbot are others to consider. Mischief Star has been in great form in claimers, but this looks tougher.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.