1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00

FormscanBy Michael Graham - CELTIC DRUID (1) has plenty going for him in this apprentice handicap. The Churchill gelding won handicaps over C%26D in March and April, and showed that an elevated mark wasn't beyond him when a close third in the Apprentice Derby at the Curragh. There was promise in Sonny Corleone's fourth place at Down Royal on stable debut for Gordon Elliott. He is interesting up in trip as his half-sister won twice over course and distance. Baila Conmigo goes well in Dundalk and Jack Kearney is a good booking for him. He's just 3lb higher than his last winning mark at this track. Grey Fable is also 3lb higher than when victorious at this venue on his penultimate start which gives him claims.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 3lb allowance (95 winners). Allowances - (up to and including 8th July and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed..........7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed..........2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules.