4.35 7f. 17 Declared. Fermoy Hcap (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 - PRAYING MANTIS was able to lie up handy when winning readily over a mile at Listowel on Sunday and the drop to 7f shouldn’t get her out of her comfort zone. She’s been raised 12lb in future handicaps, so is 6lb well-in here under her mandatory penalty and is clearly the one to beat. JM Barrie spent a couple of years trying to get his head in front but the door finally opened over course and distance last month. He’s still at the right end of the handicap after that short head success and Oisin Orr has been riding with great confidence, and no little success, in recent days. Fit For Function wasn’t too far behind JM Barrie last time but all seven of his wins have come round a bend, while Majestic Monarch chased home a prolific winner at Fairyhouse and is open to improvement.
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.