7.20 7f. 6 Declared. Blackwater Apprentice H'cap of €16,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Thrice a winner on the all-weather over the winter, HIGHTIMEYOUWON is of definite interest back on turf. Although equally as effective on the grass, the Stephen Thorne-trained nine-year-old had been out of form before joining the stable in October. As a result, the gelding can race off a 12lb lower mark here than on the Polytrack. With Jack Kearney riding at the top of his game at the minute, the son of Garswood won't lack for anything in the saddle. Eddie G, who suffered a nightmare passage when third at Roscommon earlier this month, has to be a serious threat. Leopardstown winner Dark Viper could also progress having finally opened his account after some near misses.
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 16th 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.