2.05 5f. 180yds. 19 Declared. Flower Hill Apprentice H'cap 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 John O'Riordan - Runner-up over course and distance last month, STANHOPE can go one better. A four-time winner here, the veteran clearly has a particular affinity for Navan and with high numbers usually favoured on the sprint track, he looks nicely berthed in stall 17. Keithen Kennedy is one of the more experienced jockeys in the field, while good ground should pose no issues to the son of Equiano. Little Mi Mi, who caught the eye staying on after an interrupted passage in that aforementioned race, has to be considered. Although well beaten at Sligo subsequently, the four-year-old is better on a straight track. Recent Curragh third Lismacbryan Hill also has good form that ties in with these.
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 13th May 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.