8.05 1m. 7f. 7 Declared. Longines Fegentri World Champ. (QR) Hcap 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 John O'Riordan - BARNACULLIA, who was second over fences at Galway last week, is well handicapped on the level. The six-year-old caught the eye in three quick maiden runs in recent weeks, before staying on nicely when fifth on his handicap debut. The Michael Mulvany-trained gelding has been found a nice opportunity to open his account on the flat. No Thanks returned to winning ways when making most of the running over hurdles at Ballinrobe on Monday. Although rated almost a stone below Barnacullia under National Hunt rules, the Matthew Smith-trained gelding is arguably a stronger traveller in his races, so will be better suited to this small field. Abraham, who shaped well when fourth over course and distance last time, has the assistance of Elliot Ohgren, one of the better riders in this race.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 12st 2lbs)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules and Riders who are members of the Fegentri. Note: This is a Fegentri Race and there will be 8 International Riders and 2 Irish Riders selected to ride the top 10 horses in the race after the time of declaration. The draw will be made by the Declarations Department of Horse Racing Ireland. N.B. Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52 in this race. Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 10st 7lb