2.45 1m. 4f. 17 Declared. Mallow H'cap of €10,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - It might be worth taking a chance on German import OAKLEY. One from eight in his native land, he starts off for Tony Mullins now, who of course worked wonders with fellow German import Princess Zoe, before she was unceremoniously removed from his care. Seamus Heffernan is a positive booking on the Protectionist five-year-old, who won't have to be a star to claim this wide-open, low grade affair. John McConnell and Denis Hogan are both double-handed, with Ciao Adios an interesting contender for the latter. A dual winner in the UK when trained by Richard Hannon, she will be ridden by Sean Bowen, who claims a valuable 7lb. A case can be made for many others, with the Colin Keane-ridden Romann sure to have plenty of supporters. Other leading hopes are Bear Claws, Inchiquin Maid, Deluca Chop and five-time winner Sil Ver Klass.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-65Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.