2.00 7f. 176yds. 14 Declared. Savills Claiming M'dn 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 John O'Riordan - Despite having something to find at these weights JAMES HENRY looks the most likely to turn up and run his race. The Noel Meade-trained gelding arrives here in better form than most, having finished second at Dundalk on his most recent start. Prior to that, he had also shown ability on turf at both Limerick and Gowran Park respectively. James McAuley sets punters a real puzzle by running four here. Sweeping Statement is the clear pick on official ratings but obtained that mark for previous connections and has yet to hit form for his new yard. If anywhere near his best, he would take all the beating in a race such as this. Santa Catarina disappointed at Clonmel last time but had been in fair form prior to that. First time cheekpieces could make a real difference on this occasion.
For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting to be claimed for #25,000 or lessWeights - 3-y-o 9st 8lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs