4.40 1m. 2f. 18 Declared. Yellow Furze H'cap (DIV I) 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 - FRENCH COMPANY was second over this trip at Sligo in August and filled the same position over a furlong shorter at Punchestown last month. Having been nearest at the finish when half a length behind Miss Florentine on that occasion, stepping back up in distance will play to his strengths and the winner followed up off a 6lb higher mark at the Curragh. Jimmy Coogan’s charge can defy a 3lb hike and get off the mark. Leopardstown second Chacha Dancer wasn’t beaten far when fifth over course and distance last time and her 7lb claimer continues to impress. Things will fall right some day for hold-up performer Chimeric and going ten furlongs looks worth a try after he came home well to be fifth over a mile at the Curragh, while Light Fury is cut back in trip after a near miss over 1m4f on the all-weather.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards 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.