1.50 1m. 12 Declared. Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival H'cap of €100,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - An eyecatching fifth on his stable debut here in May, RETRACEMENT is sure to have been targeted at this meeting. While the Johnny Murtagh-trained gelding raced over 10 furlongs on that occasion, he had winning form over this trip for previous connections. A strong traveller who sees out his races well, the four-year-old is likely to race more prominently over this shorter distance. Slieve Binnian, who didn't enjoy the clearest of passages over C%26D last time, should be a leading contender. Although only successful once from 20 starts on turf, the four-time all-weather winner looks more than adept. Chazzesmee and State Actor are sure to have come on from their seasonal reappearances.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 16th June, 2025, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st May, 2024 (100 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.