4.30 1m. 7f. 13 Declared. Holden Plant Rentals H'cap of €11,000.00 4-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 - DALILEO could reward each-way support at a price. He was a never nearer eighth in the feature race on day one of the Galway Festival, the qualified riders' handicap. Closer scrutiny of the race sees that he was beaten just over two lengths, as he came home well over that extended two mile trip. Two horses that finished in front of him have come out and won (at the Galway Festival), so a big run looks possible from Dalileo. The rain put paid to Peregrine Run's chance in the Galway Plate. This 17-time winner contests his first flat handicap now, and a mark of 76 should be well within his compass on ground he will love. He is the horse to beat. Shanroe, Tonkinese and Allora Yeats (who stayed on strongly for second at Galway on Saturday) all add spice to the mix.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 10st 2lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.