1.35 5f. 7 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn of €15,500.00 2-y-o
1st - €9,300.00 2nd - €3,100.00 3rd - €1,550.00 4th - €775.00 5th - €465.00 6th - €310.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - The forecast is for plenty of rain so ERNEST RUTHERFORD could be worth a bet. He is by the sire Ardad whose progeny are showing a definite fondness for rain-softened ground. Michael O'Callaghan's juveniles are usually well able to do themselves justice on debut. The 91-rated Orinoco Rivers sets a strong standard as she has had two runner-up berths in fillies' maidens and has also been pitched into good company. She hasn't raced on slow ground but, if she enjoys it, she's the one to beat. HMS Endeavour and Drombeg Banner came home third and fifth respectively on debut on fast ground at Naas. The former was easy to back while the latter attracted support from his morning price. Drombeg Banner might get his revenge particularly if the rain keeps falling. Memory Motel was sixth in that race and now gets blinkers.
For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligibleWeights - 9st 7lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs