3.15 1m. 14 Declared. Test Your Tipping Talents M'dn of €11,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - An each-way chance is taken on HERCULANEUM in a tricky race. Joseph O'Brien's charge began his career with a sixth place in a maiden at this racecourse in February that has thrown up a plethora of winners. He should be all the sharper for a fifth place in a heavy-ground maiden at the Curragh earlier in the month. Australia's progeny are showing up well on all-weather surfaces. Freepark was only 9/2 for his debut over course and distance last month. He was slowly into stride before finishing seventh and is likely to improve upon that. Stately Home was only pipped by a nose in that maiden, on his Irish debut, having been runner-up in two all-weather races at Lingfield. He ought to be in the mix again. Orchid Gardens doesn't know how to run a bad race. Incredibly, she has been placed in eight of her nine races to date including in all three previous visits to this venue. She now avails of Sam Ewing's 7lb claim in addition to first-time cheekpieces. A breakthrough wouldn't be a surprise. Mosala has run in races won by more than useful sorts (Galileo Chrome and Delphi) and should appreciate this company.
For three years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 3-y-o 9st 7lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs