3.40 7f. 10 Declared. Romanised Minstrel Stakes (Group 2) of €120,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €72,000.00 2nd - €24,000.00 3rd - €12,000.00 4th - €6,000.00 5th - €3,600.00 6th - €2,400.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - CHICAGO CRITIC had Mutasarref and Lord Massusus both behind when scoring in good style over a mile at Leopardstown last time. The selection has been absent for two months but hails from a yard in good form and appears versatile in terms of ground conditions. Diego Velazquez impressed when scoring twice at Leopardstown last year but needs to bounce back after disappointing on his seasonal debut in the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot. Vespertilio has been frustrating to follow but gained a confidence boosting win here over 6f on Irish Derby Day and is likely to be produced with a late challenge. Irish 1,000 Guineas runner-up California Dreamer is another to consider.
For three years old and upwardsWeights - 3-y-o 9st 3lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs Fillies allowed 3lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st November, 2024) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra