3.20 1m. 98yds. 17 Declared. Rockshore H'cap of €17,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €10,500.00 2nd - €3,500.00 3rd - €1,750.00 4th - €875.00 5th - €525.00 6th - €350.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - BIG BABY BULL is well drawn in 3 and the form of his Naas win received a boost by third-placed Dairerin winning on Monday. He is 6lb higher but was once rated 96 and in 2021 was dependable in these handicaps before recently returning to form. Sherkin Island won a maiden over course and distance at last year's festival. She was well held subsequently but shaped nicely at the Curragh last month and has a kind draw in 6. Aurora Princess infamously lined up for the wrong heat at last year's meet but has had a sight of the course and should be competitive. Plunkett and Ampeson are in top form but compete from career high marks. Eight year old, seven-time winner Takeachancejimmy is 6lb higher than when winning at Ballinrobe. Dedillon wasn't beaten far behind at Limerick but is 4lb higher than when winning last year's renewal, with today's same jockey having claimed 3lb in 2021. Church Mountain won over course and distance at last year's festival but is 14lb higher, albeit having run well from his mark at Leopardstown. Crescent Lake beat Monday's hurdle winner Royal Eagle at Dundalk recently but has a wide draw in 17 while Comfort Line (in 21) and Imposing Supreme (20) have poor draws.
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.