3.35 1m. 12 Declared. NavanRacecourse.ie M'dn of €12,000.00 2-y-o
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - YOUNG IRELAND can gain a deserved victory here. Jim Bolger's charge has been placed on three occasions from six runs, including on his latest outing in the Group 2 Beresford Stakes at the Curragh. He has run up against some really smart rivals this season and wouldn't be winning out of turn now. The handicapper has him on a mark of 97 which sets a very high standard. Salt Lake City ran a nice race on his debut when chasing home subsequent Group 1 winner Al Riffa at the Curragh. He faded tamely though when taken over for a maiden in York 13 days later. On that initial showing he'd be a big danger but he has something to prove now. Ger Lyons' newcomer Mr King is one to note in the market. The Kingman colt is a half-brother to the yard's consistent Group 3 winner Thunder Kiss. Aidan O'Brien also saddles Saxon Warrior debutant Londoner, who will also be worth a look.
For two years old only, maidens at startingWeights - 9st 7lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs