8.15 2m. 110yds. 15 Declared. Latin Quarter H'cap of €11,000.00 3-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 - If the ground remains yielding, it brings TURNPIKE TRIP right into contention. Since winning a couple of novice hurdles in September and October, he has been running in graded company over hurdles, but a recent spin in a qualified riders' race on the level at Leopardstown ought to have him primed for this test. He was very heavily backed in Leopardstown before keeping on without threatening in eighth. There should be prizes to won with him over staying trips on the flat. Willie Mullins has enlisted Rachael Blackmore for Eight And Bob who has to go on the shortlist. He was runner-up in two staying flat contests at this festival last year, including in this race. he has been off since Christmas but is likely to have this as a target for some time.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.