1.45 1m. 2f. 42yds. 14 Declared. Keash Hill H'cap of €10,000.00 3-y-o
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - FIRST BLOOD was an eye-catcher on his handicap debut at Navan last month and he is the selection in this competitive contest. The Joseph O'Brien trained gelding came from well off the pace at Proudstown Park to finish a never nearer fifth. He should come plenty for that experience and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end here. Ten Ten Twenty finished a close second at Galway on Sunday and he is given second preference with Colin Keane booked to ride. Bader Ginsburg and Queen Amanirenas were first and second at Down Royal last month and both are likely to have plenty of supporters, while others for the shortlist here are Clew Bay (first time cheekpieces) and Bella Coaster.
An extended handicap for three years old only rated 45-65Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.