3.00 7f. 13 Declared. Dundalk Stadium Gift Vouchers H'cap (DIV II) 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 Mark Nunan - LECLERC has shown improved form since switching to polytrack and, although this drop in trip is a slight concern, can get off the mark from a good draw. Ado McGuinness' gelding was third over a mile here last month before being touched off by a neck over that distance on his latest outing. The three-year-old may ideally want further than this 7f but might be capable of victory nonetheless. Maestro Stick is up 6lb for beating Jaafel over course and distance at the beginning of the month and that horse subsequently lowered the colours of Leclerc, so the Frankel gelding is a leading player as he bids for his third win at this venue. Lion Ring was second in a big-field handicap at the Curragh during the summer and went agonisingly close to a first victory when beaten a short head here last time. He's only 1lb higher now and is another who has been handed a decent draw.%0A
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.