4.00 1m. 18 Declared. Derek O'Sullivan Mem. Apprentice H'cap of €10,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - DANCE EMPEROR ran his best race in a long time when staying on well for third at Galway and, much better off at the weights, can reverse form with the winner Out On Friday. Peter Fahey’s gelding won off a 7lbs higher mark at Leopardstown two years ago. His Galway conqueror is an improving sort and is still respected under a top apprentice, while Roving Mission is another coming here off the back of a good run at Galway having been a fine fourth in a higher grade of handicap behind Sirjack Thomas. Acari won this last year and wasn’t far behind a couple of these rivals at Galway and Dark Magic, up a stone in the ratings for two wins this season, can’t be ruled out given that he comes here in such good heart.
An extended handicap for three 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 is 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 10th August 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