3.10 6f. 11 Declared. Cork H'cap of €9,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €5,400.00 2nd - €1,800.00 3rd - €900.00 4th - €450.00 5th - €270.00 6th - €180.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - ELEUTHERA has been busy in recent times and might be able to defy top weight and win. Once rated 80, he is a dependable type whose recent form is encouraging and he comes here officially 1lbs ahead of the handicapper with Colin Keane now taking the ride. Crystal Dwan has a low rating and is clearly no star having failed to win in eight previous outings but showed promise for her new yard at Fairyhouse last month. She met some trouble in-running then and might be able to get involved today having previously shown form at 6f. Elessann has his second start for Joseph O'Brien and while he could improve from his recent reappearance run, he did fade in the closing stages when well supported and needs to show some more today. Pillar is a five-time winner who seems a little better on the all-weather and was well beaten by the selection at Naas, had previously been in good form last winter and could improve from his recent reappearance run.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65 Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.