4.40 1m. 2f. 150yds. 14 Declared. Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey&Trainer Hcap of €11,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - ULSTER BLACKWATER can oblige for Joseph O'Brien and Hugh Horgan. This Camelot filly is a former barrier trial winner at this track, and shed her maiden status over 1m at Naas in August. She put in a satisfactory shift when third over 1m 4f at this racecourse at the end of October. Horgan takes 7lb off her back which puts her on an appealing mark. Very Excellent enjoyed his return to Dundalk when landing a maiden over this trip earlier in the month. A mark of 74 should be within his compass and Daniel King claims 7lb, so he has to be respected. Timourid has taken a couple of claimers at this venue. This looks tougher but he is on good terms with himself. Golden Lyric tries a new trip having been placed seven times. Ulster Blackwater's stablemate, Adelisa, is another to consider. Reserve Limit Long would be a big player if getting a run.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 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.