3.55 5f. 9 Declared. Bohermeen H'cap of €21,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €12,600.00 2nd - €4,200.00 3rd - €2,100.00 4th - €1,050.00 5th - €630.00 6th - €420.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - A very good race with no less than eight course and distance winners. Strong Johnson is cutting a dash in the sprinting ranks after obliging by a short head in the Rockingham at the Curragh. In addition, he handles testing conditions. The question is whether the handicapper has caught up with him after tacking another 7lb on. STANHOPE availed of a drop in class, but had to carry 10-2 to victory, over course and distance last week. He has a 6lb penalty, but that is more than offset by the booking of 7lb-claimer Joey Sheridan. He could be value to turn around the Rockingham form with Strong Johnson (when beaten almost four and a half lengths into seventh). Primo Uomo isn't out of it at a price. He put in two solid efforts in June including when sixth in the Rockingham. A 10lb claimer eases his burden. Master Matt and Nullifier add further spice to the mix.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 10st) Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.