7.20 2m. 50yds. 11 Declared. Brennan's Pharmacy H'cap of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - STOKE THE FIRE can gain a deserved success having occupied the runner-up spot on two occasions since returning from a long absence. The Willie Mullins trained gelding had been off the track for the best part of two years before just getting touched off on his comeback at Down Royal in June. Again, sent off a strongly supported favourite at the Galway festival last time, he again just came up short, beaten three-quarters-of-a-length. Lord Erskine won over course and distance last month, before running a fair race when sixth at Killarney subsequently. The Harry Rogers trained veteran has to be a contender. Mr Rango is interesting stepping up to this trip for the first time. Trainer Ross O'Sullivan has his string in great form at the minute so the five-year-old shouldn't be discounted.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st 4lbs)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.