4.50 2m. 13 Declared. www.thurlesraces.ie H'cap 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 Michael Graham - NOSTRA CASA has been staying on over shorter trips which bodes well for his second crack at 2m on the Flat. He made headway for third in a big field at the Curragh in August and it was just three runs back that he obliged by four lengths in an apprentice handicap over an extended 1m5f on testing ground at Sligo. Colin Keane is reunited with Barometer on whom he won over an extended 2m at Tramore in August last year. This eight-year-old gelding has finished third on his last three starts and should be involved. Sir Allen and Charlie Luciano are both more than useful over hurdles. Preference would be for the former on this ground and he should strip fitter for a comeback run at Listowel last month. Jake Peter is undoubtedly on a good mark with Alan Persse's 7lb claim factored in. He would want the ground to dry out a bit, though. Make Good has talent, but a long absence to overcome while Kings Prince is another to consider.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-70Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.