2.30 1m. 4f. 8 Declared. Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice 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 Michael Graham - AIRD was heavily backed over course and distance last month, but was outgunned in second which was still a fair effort behind a promising horse. Robyn Donaghue-Leahy's 4lb claim is a bonus in this apprentice maiden and those losses may be recouped now. Free Flow banked four runner-up finishes on turf for James Barrett and has moved to Ross O'Sullivan, so he should be in contention. Gavin Cromwell's Babich has to be respected. He has been hurdling in November and December, however, his last run on the Flat saw him take the runner-up spot over an extended 10-furlongs in Roscommon. Autumn Twist is well worth a market check as he had some decent form in France quite some time ago.
For four years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 4-y-o 9st 9lbs 5-y-o and up 9st 12lbs Fillies allowed 5lbsRiders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 10th January and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules