6.45 1m. 1f. 130yds. 17 Declared. Thomastown M'dn of €11,000.00 4-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 Donal Murphy - MANO CHICAGO might be able to overcome a lengthy absence in this ordinary affair. The highest rated of those with a mark, the Johnny Murtagh-trained four-year-old picked up plenty of prizemoney when a respectable fifth in the Goffs Million on his last start. While clearly meeting with a setback in training since, this looks an ideal starting back point. Without a win in nine starts and failing to fire on his return at Naas last month, a first time tongue strap may have the desired effect on five-time runner-up Game Point. A visor is tried on the well-bred Wild Sapphire and it'll be disappointing if he's not involved towards the business end. Others to consider here are Noel Meade's Take Me and debutant Catherine Magennis.
For four years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs.