1.55 5f. 205yds. 14 Declared. Summer Racing At Naas 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 Donal Murphy - He might be the old man of the field at 12, but DOONARD PRINCE has shown enough of late to suggest another win is well within his reach. He tends to save his best for Naas and Navan and has won three times at both venues. A good third on his most recent start, it will come as no surprise if he manages to go a few places better now with Mikey Sheehy in the saddle. Darkdeserthighway sprang a 66/1 surprise over the course and distance ten days ago and she is sure to have plenty of supporters. Upped ten pounds for that success, the daughter of Hallowed Crown is aided by the seven pound claim of rider Jamie Powell. Pretty Smart and Fine Distraction both have solid claims, with the latter third at Tipperary on Wednesday. UK import More Than A Prince is an interesting contender on his second start for Noel Meade, while Hija De La Luna is another for the shortlist.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs 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.Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 29th June and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules