4.15 7f. 4 Declared. Gr?? Chocolates Irish EBF Nursery H'cap of €21,000.00 2-y-o
1st - €12,600.00 2nd - €4,200.00 3rd - €2,100.00 4th - €1,050.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - With just the two starts to his name PORTLAND remains a relatively unexposed colt who has the potential to do better. A promising third on his debut at the Curragh in June, the son of Dubawi was somewhat disappointing when only beating one home at Tipperary next time. However, he was forced to make the running on that occasion and still looked very green. The Aidan O'Brien trained juvenile holds a couple of decent entries, so is clearly expected to progress. Jakajaro ran out a very impressive winner on his handicap debut at the Curragh last month. Despite a subsequent 12lb rise, the David Marnane trained colt should be a serious contender. Lia Fail needed every yard of this trip when winning at Down Royal on her latest start. The Inns Of Court filly shouldn't be discounted in receipt of weight from her main rivals.
An extended handicap for two years old only that are EBF eligible (90 = 9st 10lbs)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.