7.30 7f. 11 Declared. La Bucca Restaurants H'cap of €16,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €9,900.00 2nd - €3,300.00 3rd - €1,650.00 4th - €825.00 5th - €495.00 6th - €330.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - ICE COLD IN ALEX is by no means a prolific winner, and there will likely be a few heart-stopping moments along the way for his backers, but he appeals with Jake Coen taking 7lb off his back. The handicapper gave him 5lb for rattling home for third on fast ground over this trip at the Curragh, so you can see the reason for Coen being booked for the first time. He will likely be played fast and late, and will need luck in-running, but has the ability to land this. Ferrybank could be available at healthy odds, but has been given a chance by the handicapper. He hasn't troubled the judge in three runs this season, but has now been dropped 6lb. Nathan Crosse takes a further 3lb off and he has stall one to work from. He races in a first-time hood. Punk Poet should be in contention for a cheque. Top-weight Verhoyen always merits respect.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.