6.40 1m. 123yds. 18 Declared. COLM QUINN BMW Mile H'cap of €120,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €72,000.00 2nd - €24,000.00 3rd - €12,000.00 4th - €6,000.00 5th - €3,600.00 6th - €2,400.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Unsurprisingly, Adrian McGuinness saddles a strong team as he bids to claim this valuable prize for the fourth time in five years. Just denied by half-a-length 12-months ago, Casanova is one of seven representatives for McGuinness and the Frankel gelding is sure to have plenty of supporters, with Cian MacRedmond claiming a valuable 5lb. The Co Dublin handler also saddles leading hopes in the shape of three-time course winner Current Option, recent Leopardstown victor Celtic Crown and top-weight Saltonstall, who is bidding to win this race for a third time. For a selection, it might be worth siding with DUNUM, despite the fact his excellent run of form came to an end at Royal Ascot. His previous seven starts yielded five wins and he might be able to bounce back to his best now. Alanya is of definite interest after her comfortable Ladies Derby success, while others for the shortlist in this extremely competitive affair are Blues Emperor, Salt Lake City, Rahmi, Joe Masseria and Soaring Monarch.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing on or before 24th July, 2023, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st July, 2022 and are rated 80 or more (105 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.