7.12 7f. 9 Declared. Blackwater Apprentice 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 Gary Carson - GLENEAGLE BAY takes a slight drop in class and may be able to concede weight to these rivals. The Gleneagles gelding was fourth in a competitive contest over course and distance early this month and has been eased a couple of pounds since. His sole win came on the all-weather so a nicer surface may suit now. L L Koulsty is a few pounds out of the handicap but could play a big part. He ran a solid race when fourth here last time and dropping back to seven may suit now. Smoke Them Out wasn’t beaten far at the Curragh last time and is a previous course winner. He’s another for the shortlist.
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.Riders - 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 3lb allowance (95 winners). Allowances - (up to and including 15th May and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed..........7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed..........2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules.