7.30 2m. 13 Declared. Test Your Tipping Talents H'cap of €21,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €12,600.00 2nd - €4,200.00 3rd - €2,100.00 4th - €1,050.00 5th - €630.00 6th - €420.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - BLUE SHADOW could follow up her recent course win, in this competitive looking handicap. BLUE SHADOW was handicapped over trips from 7f-1m1f this summer and while he has taken time to show form, ran well on handicap debut in October before producing a staying performance to win here this month. Being an unexposed 3yo, he is open to more progression and the step up in trip might well bring about further improvement. BLUE SHADOW has beaten Construct twice and should confirm placings. Purdey's Gift was bought for 33,000Gbp last August and while surely bought to go jumping, his flat form has been on fast ground and thus with jumping seemingly off the agenda for now, is an interesting runner. Curious Bride won easily at Cork in September and while beaten from her revised mark here last month, is open to some more progression being a 3yo and stepping up to this trip. Anyonecanhaveitall is a proven stayer and also debuts for a new a yard but runs in first-time cheek-pieces. King's Vow disappointed on his latest hurdle run 13 days ago and while joint-top weight today, is at least twice a course and distance winner and can play a part. Tonkinese was beaten in a Claimer on Wednesday and looks behind the handicapper.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 10st)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.