3.58 1m. 16 Declared. Bolands Mazda Carlow H'cap of €13,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €7,800.00 2nd - €2,600.00 3rd - €1,300.00 4th - €650.00 5th - €390.00 6th - €260.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Having shaped with a degree of promise when sixth in a better race last time, EARLS has to be of interest dropping down in class. A 10-time winner on turf, the Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding, who was rated 92 in his prime, still looks capable of adding to his tally off a mark of 79. Any further rain would also add to confidence in the son of Dream Ahead returning to winning ways. The frustrating Pier Pressure has finished runner-up under Nicola Burns on his last two starts. A former course and distance winner, the Ger Lyons-trained five-year-old has leading claims. A thoroughly consistent gelding, Daonethatgotaway is also likely to be on the premises.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.