4.20 1m. 4f. 17 Declared. Kildare Village Ladies Derby H'cap of €30,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €18,000.00 2nd - €6,000.00 3rd - €3,000.00 4th - €1,500.00 5th - €900.00 6th - €600.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - DERRY LAD is open to more improvement and will enjoy this more galloping track after finishing third at Ballinrobe. That was in a lower grade but he’d previously won a Sligo handicap of this sort of standard, where he stayed on strongly over 1m2f. The presence of Julie Burke, who has enjoyed plenty of success in the United States, in the plate is a bonus and although softer ground would be preferable, he’s unlikely to be found wanting for stamina. There’s no doubt Extensio is handicapped to win more races and he was a big eyecatcher when second to a subsequent winner over 1m7f at Leopardstown. He was third under this rider in a similar course and distance contest last year. Kazakdaria was third to a subsequent Listed winner on her comeback at this venue and might have a class edge on her rivals if building on that. Dual-purpose performers Wild Shot and Hidden Land both come into the race in fine fettle and are others for the shortlist.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (85 = 11st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.Riders - Lady Riders only - 1. who hold a Licence or Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing. 2. who hold a Licence or Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 3. who are Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. who hold a Permit to ride in Flat Races issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 12th July) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 30 *races allowed..........7lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 60 *races allowed..........5lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 90 *races allowed..........3lb No allowance to riders under Rule 69 may be claimed *Including races under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st and the minimum weight is 9st