2.15 6f. 24 Declared. Bet Builder At Novibet H'cap of €12,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00 6th - €250.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - FASTAR has hit a bit of form since the handicapper released his grip. He was dropped by 4lb and finished a close third in Navan and then fifth at Naas in higher grades. He will relish conditions and has been eased by a further 1lb. He won't be lacking in assistance as Colin Keane gets the leg up for the first time and is involved in an epic tussle for the jockeys' title. Swift Flight finished in a clear second behind a well-handicapped winner over 5f at this venue earlier in the month. He has been hit with a 5lb rise, but there is one of these sprints in him. Keane's title rival, Billy Lee, partners Cnodian who was only caught close home over 5f at this track on Sunday. Prior to that, she was runner-up in a big field over CD, so a big run looks likely. Confirmed mudlark Downforce showed much more before dropping to fourth behind Cnodian on Sunday. Secret Magician and Tammany Hall are others with prospects.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.