7.00 7f. 14 Declared. Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk H'cap 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 Alan Magee - A very cramped handicap with just a 2lb band in the ratings among the 14 declared. EASTERN RACER last won on the Polytrack off a mark of 77 and has struck form again on soft ground this summer winning over this trip at Galway. He was collared close home over a mile at Navan last time and conditions could well suit with the relayed surface here reportedly riding quite slow. A wide draw in 17 is an obvious negative. Arnhem and Shawaf are closely matched on running behind Eshtiya over course and distance last month. The Ger Lyons yard is going through a quiet patch and it will be interesting to see if there is any support for Lilandra, who showed promise in maidens and now switches to a handicap after a two-month break.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-70Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.