3.45 1m. 14 Declared. Ann Hartnett Celebration H'cap of €16,000.00 3-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 Donal Murphy - JOE MASSERIA might be able to take this wide-open contest, with Robert Whearty taking a valuable 7lb off. By Fast Company, he unsurprisingly relishes testing conditions, winning on heavy at Naas last October and on soft at Galway in July. He failed to make an impact in the 'Northfields' Handicap on Champions Weekend but in calmer waters now, he may be able to bounce back. Joseph O’Brien, Johnny Murtagh and Adrian McGuiness are all double handed. McGuiness saddles experienced handicappers Saltonstall and Spanish Tenor, with the former successful at Tipperary on his most recent start. Once rated 111 and now on a mark of 94, the eight-time winner can make an impact. Spanish Tenor also has solid claims, while it'll be interesting to see how Soilse fares with a featherweight on her back. Fifth in this very race 12 months ago, Comfort Line is another for the shortlist and in truth a case can be made for many others.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.Riders - Apprentices who are apprenticed to Trainers in Ireland only and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance under Rule 69 Also open to riders who have not ridden more than 10 winners under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing from 26th March, 2022 to 18th October, 2022 inclusive