5.10 2m. 6 Declared. Aquaturf H'cap of €21,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €12,600.00 2nd - €4,200.00 3rd - €2,100.00 4th - €1,050.00 5th - €630.00 6th - €420.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - DEWCUP was only caught in the final strides over course and distance last month and can pick up compensation. He has been placed four times over staying trips on the Flat and can make the breakthrough. He shouldn't be found wanting for stamina with two Punchestown hurdle victories to his name. First-time blinkers are deployed. In-form Ever Present is bidding for a hat-trick after a pair of victories in qualified riders' races at Leopardstown. The form of his six-length success in mid-June has been franked by the runner-up who then delivered in Killarney this week. Ever Present has to be respected particularly as he is really relishing better ground. Hector De Maris is the potential fly in the ointment as he holds a rating of 98 after finishing runner-up in a Listed contest at Roscommon in June. This is a marked step up in trip for him but, if he enjoys it, he's a serious contender.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (100 = 10st)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.