5.20 6f. 181yds. 12 Declared. RACE Academy Apprentice H'cap of €11,500.00 4-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 Michael Graham - Leanne Breen claimed ROCKY DREAMS in Dundalk and could be repaid in this apprentice handicap. The four-year-old gelding beat a well-fancied horse by two and a half lengths in that claimer on the all-weather, and ought to appreciate quick ground. Ice Cool In Alex is being kept busy but has finished well in his last couple of races albeit from off the pace. He tends to go well here and is no forlorn hope. Several winners have come out of the Dundalk handicap that Sasvana finished a close fourth in back in December. She could get involved off a light weight. Bardo Contiguo was a never nearer third over 10 furlongs at Fairyhouse last month.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 10st)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb 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 6th June and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden forty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules