5.00 1m. 3f. 211yds. 14 Declared. Mary Rogers Memorial H'cap (DIV I) of €10,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - APRILS JOY is a useful dual-purpose mare and has a good record at this venue. She has won twice under both codes including a victory over 1m6f here and was third in a division of this contest a year ago. Runner-up in a big field at Navan when last seen on the Flat in October, she ‘s been running reasonably well over hurdles lately and her rider’s 7lb claim will be an asset. Estepona Sun was touched off by stablemate Boom Boom Boom over 1m2f at Navan in July and has since been runner-up three times in maiden hurdles. This trip might be a little further than ideal. Joven De Corazon was second at a huge price on handicap debut at Roscommon and is a lot less exposed than most of these.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-65Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.