2.30 1m. 2f. 40yds. 15 Declared. CorkRacecourse.ie Apprentice H'cap of €10,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - MORPH SPEED can follow up Tuesday's Tipperary win, despite a wide draw in 17. Lightly raced but progressive, MORPH SPEED is 4lbs well-in for winning well at Tipperary and while his same rider doesn't claim today, looks the type to climb the handicap ladder, with the step to 1m2f being suitable. Fugacious is a 23-race maiden but has shown promise in similar handicaps. The form of his Leopardstown fourth-placing was boosted with the runner-up winning on Tuesday but Fugacious today steps to 1m2f for the first time, which is a concern. Na Caith Tobac progressed well last year and having also shown hurdles form recently, should run well from his inside (2) draw, under a 4lbs claimer. World Title is interesting, despite finishing last on Irish debut last month. Once rated 88, World Title showed form last November and could be suited by stepping to 1m2f trip for the first time, having run over an inadequate 7f last month. Herodotus ran well enough when well enough held at Dundalk recently and has place claims while Storm Elza showed improvement on the all-weather in recent months and can run well for today's 7lbs claimer. Ivy Avenue is capable at this level but has shown a preference for testing ground.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-70Weights - 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.Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 19th April and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules