1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - BOLD OPTIMIST (6) looks a well handicapped horse at this level and, should prove too strong for this opposition. A three-time scorer, whose last win came off a mark of 81, he has dropped down the weights in recent times. However, having shaped with plenty of promise when placed at Dundalk over the winter, he is hard to get away from here off 67. With Conor Cusack able to take an additional 7lb off his back, the Danny McLoughlin-trained gelding holds strong claims. A course and distance winner on her penultimate start, Arctic Steps is likely to play a leading role. Nouvel Espoir is also worthy of consideration having returned to winning ways at Down Royal last time out.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st)
Penalties - (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 5lb allowance (65 winners). Allowances - (up to and including 30th June and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed..........7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules.