4.35 1m. 2f. 110yds. 11 Declared. Tote Never Beaten By SP Apprentice H'cap of €11,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - ALFALFA can continue the excellent form of the Tim Doyle stable by following up his recent win at Thurles. Runner-up on his previous two starts, the gelding had been very consistent prior to gaining that first career success. Although that win came over a mile-and-a-half, the son of Sir Prancealot seems adaptable tripwise having run well over nine furlongs previously. The Andrew McNamara-trained Red Trail arrives here bidding for a hat-trick having won his last two starts at Gowran and Down Royal respectively. Although climbing the handicap, the four-year-old may well have more to offer. Team of Firsts shaped well enough on two recent runs over hurdles to suggest he could well win races for new trainer Pat Flynn.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-75Penalties - (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 up to 11th October have not ridden 10 *winners Allowances - (up to and including 11th October and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden a *winner allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 3 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules