5.00 1m. 3f. 18 Declared. Hartes Group Apprentice H'cap of €12,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - TERO D'ROSA (11) is on a nice mark with Shane Markey taking 7lb off his back. Ross O'Sullivan's charge is versatile over a range of trips and has been generally consistent in handicap company since last November. He won at Ballinrobe in May off a rating of 55 and competes off 54 here due to Markey's allowance. Millhone is a danger on the back of a pair of close second places at this track and in Cork. The handicapper has nudged her up another 4lb, though. Amavasya was last seen winning at Fairyhouse in June and is another contender along with Dermot Weld's Glittering Gem and Kevin Coleman's Derry Lad. First-reserve Yquem wouldn't be a backmarker if getting a run.
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 5lb allowance (65 winners). Allowances - (up to and including 19th August and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed..........7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules.