3.00 5f. 16 Declared. Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Apprentice Hcap of €18,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €10,800.00 2nd - €3,600.00 3rd - €1,800.00 4th - €900.00 5th - €540.00 6th - €360.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Course and distance winner MARY SHOELACES has plenty in her favour. Well drawn, just one off the stands rail, the Eddie and Patrick Harty trained filly has the services of an in-form apprentice. A four-year-old daughter of U S Navy Flag, the selection ran well under Jessica O'Gorman when fourth here on her penultimate start. She is readily forgiven a below par run at Navan subsequently, as that track would have tested her stamina limitations. Nouvel Espoir is fairly handicapped at present. A winner off this mark last August, the gelding has been in decent form of late. Steel Magnolia is another with strong claims in a competitive affair.
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 12th October 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.