8.15 2m. 110yds. 19 Declared. Latin Quarter H'cap 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 - MAZE RUNNER holds three entries at this year's Galway Festival but, if turning up in this race, would certainly be of interest. He was last seen winning a Grade B three mile handicap hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival in February, and switches to the flat on a mark of 73 for Willie Mullins. He has won on the level in Ballybrit before. Great Bear scored in Killarney over an extended two miles and ought to be in the mix. Afterwards, trainer Tom Gibney commented that it was unexpected as it was a prep run for Galway. That being the case, he has his chance in an open race with improvement to come. Groveman, Coventry, Landa Beach, Crowns Major and last year's winner Walking On Glass are all more than capable of landing a blow.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80Weights - 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.