6.50 1m. 1f. 12 Declared. 'the 1878 At 3Arena' Apprentice H'cap of €25,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €15,000.00 2nd - €5,000.00 3rd - €2,500.00 4th - €1,250.00 5th - €750.00 6th - €500.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Last seen in Listed company at the Curragh on Guineas weekend, MASOUN should appreciate this return to calmer waters. A dual winner when in the care of Johnny Murtagh and purchased by current connections for E105,000, he wasn't beaten far when fourth on his penultimate start. A place ahead of the selection on that occasion, Lady Lunette since disappointed at Gowran, but as a course and distance winner it'll come as no surprise if she manages to bounce back now. Tipperary winner The Real Screamer, the hat-trick seeking Expound and UK import Beauty Generation are all sure to have plenty of supporters, while it'll be interesting to see how San Aer fares, after he finished a never nearer fifth of 18 on his most recent start at the Curragh.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 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 8th June 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.