4.25 1m. 4f. 12 Declared. Al Basti Amateur Derby (QR) Race 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 John O'Riordan - Well suited by the conditions of this race, the Noel Meade trained LAYFAYETTE can record a tenth career success. Although not the force of old, the eight-year-old has yet to encounter his favoured soft ground this season. Runner-up in a Group 3 race here back in June, the son of French Navy showed that he still had plenty racing left in him. Receiving weight from his main rivals and, with Finny Maguire in the saddle, there is much to recommend. Twice a winner in Britain earlier in the season, Small Fry arguably didn't stay when only ninth in the Irish Cesarewitch on his stable debut. Dropped in class, Mont St Michel has to be given maximum respect for Aidan O'Brien.
For three years old and upwards that since 1st September, 2024 have not won a weight-for-age race value more than #12,000 Weights - 3-y-o 11st 1lbs 4-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs.Penalties - Penalty - (to count from 1st September, 2024) Winner of a race 7lb extraRiders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52 in this race.