7.45 1m. 4f. 9 Declared. Gowranpark.ie H'cap of €20,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - A good winner on his return at the Curragh last month, ROCK OF IRELAND might be able to follow-up now. On what was his first start for Rory Devine, the Rock Of Gibraltar five-year-old won with a bit in hand at the Kildare venue, and while given an 8lb rise in the handicap, he still looks nicely treated off a mark of 74. While campaigned over flights in recent times, Whimsy has three wins on the level to her name. Third of 18 in a competitive affair at the Dublin Racing Festival on her penultimate start, it'll be disappointing if she's not involved towards the business end here, with Patrick McGettigan claiming a valuable 5lb. A comfortable winner at the Curragh last May, Robbies Rock warrants the utmost respect on his return, while others for the shortlist are Granite Bay, Holy See and Star Harbour.
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.