4.00 1m. 4f. 10yds. 17 Declared. TRM Hoofmaker Apprentice H'cap of €11,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - LIQUID LUCK was outgunned by the odds-on favourite over a similar trip in Limerick, but can get off the mark here. He was beaten a length by Great House, who is thought of as stakes class and, indeed, holds an entry in the Irish St Leger. There was plenty of merit in Liquid Luck's effort particularly as he was nicely clear of the third home. He has only had three runs, so there should be plenty more to come from him. Moktamel has been a beaten favourite on three occasions since his last win, but certainly has the ability to win one of these. He has a victory and seven places in his locker. Place Des Vosges was a good winner at the Curragh this month. She got hit with a 10lb hike for that, though, which makes life more difficult. In addition, Gavin Ryan can't claim his 5lb in this apprentice race, so effectively she is 15lb higher. Mr Mooj was a winner over a mile, and kept on for third over a mile and a quarter in Fairyhouse. He is lightly raced, and well worth a shot at this step up in trip. The son of Camelot could be the biggest danger.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80 Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs Penalties - (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 Allowances - (up to and including 19th July 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 thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules