7.02 1m. 4f. 100yds. 15 Declared. TipperaryRacecourse.ie H'cap of €16,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Making a quick reappearance following an excellent fourth at Cork on Saturday, ROCK OF IRELAND can strike here. Alan McIntyre's gelding was taking on stronger opposition in that contest but acquitted himself well in the circumstances. Although raised a pound for that run, he is able to race off a lower mark here given his capable apprentices claim. Provided that he is none the worse for that recent outing, the four-year-old looks the one to beat. Solar Drive catches the eye further down the weights. Paul Flynn's grey returns to the Flat off what could be a nice mark having finished second in a Listed race over hurdles earlier in the season. Calzaghi won't be far away if breaking better.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (90 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.