2.10 1m. 73yds. 17 Declared. KONE 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 - This is DRAGON OF MALTA's time of year and he can cash in. He's a horse that enjoys autumn campaigns and the form of his runner-up spot in a higher grade at Limerick earlier this month has been boosted. That winner has since finished fourth in Listed company at Naas. This ground will be fine for Dragon Of Malta and Siobhan Rutledge lessens his burden by 5lbs. He won on his last visit to Galway in September. His class should help him overcome a wide draw. Adelisa looks dangerous with Hugh Horgan claiming 7lbs. She has been in good from since forcing tactics were deployed last month. Two runner-up finishes were banked before she won her maiden at Thurles this month. She also wasn't beaten far in a couple of valuable Racing League handicaps in August. Kodiac Prince was a place behind Dragon Of Malta in third at Limerick after finishing well. On his penultimate start, he won on soft ground at Killarney so he is a contender. Khafaaq enters calculations on the back of a close fourth in the Curragh. He is a former course winner and will handle this ground but, for a prominent racer, he has a horror draw in stall 19. Excuzio Joe and Big Island are others with chances.
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.