5.35 5f. 205yds. 15 Declared. Irish Racing Writers H'cap of €45,000.00 3-y-o
1st - €27,000.00 2nd - €9,000.00 3rd - €4,500.00 4th - €2,250.00 5th - €1,350.00 6th - €900.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Very few, if any, can be safely ruled out. For a selection it might be worth taking a chance on POPPY PETAL, who will carry just eight stone with Jamie Powell claiming a valuable seven pounds. Having failed to make an impact in the Madrid Handicap on what was her debut for Jessica Harrington, she ran a bit better than her finishing position may suggest at Bellewstown. She appeared to be unsuited by the undulations of the Co Meath venue but ran on nicely towards the finish. Drombeg Banner is one of six last time out winners in the line-up, and the Ken Condon trained bay is given second preference. The Starspangledbanner gelding was a good winner on his seasonal debut at Cork last month and may defy a ten pound rise by the handicapper. Ano Syra has a recent course and distance win to her name and it'll be no surprise if she manages to bring-up the hat-trick. Curragh winner Joyous Moment, Neo Soul for Ger Lyons and UK import Dairein are other leading contenders.
An extended handicap for three years old only that at entry have run two or more times under any Rules of Racing and are eligible for a handicap rating (95 = 9st 10lbs)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.