4.05 5f. 11 Declared. Stephen Quirke Memorial H'cap of €16,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €9,900.00 2nd - €3,300.00 3rd - €1,650.00 4th - €825.00 5th - €495.00 6th - €330.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - POP STAR could be nicely treated off a mark of 82 tried in handicap company. The Sioux Nation colt made a winning return from a lengthy absence when scoring at Navan in late August. He showed plenty of pace that day and held the late run of Yosemite Valley. The runner-up has scored since while the third horse, Rathbranchurch, also won at Navan the other day. Dual course and distance winner Harry's Hill was narrowly denied in the competitive Joe McGrath Handicap here a fortnight ago and despite going up 4lb for that effort he could be a big player again. Mymomentintime has been eased a few pounds recently and off a light weight could be place material.%0A
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.