4.35 1m. 5f. 19 Declared. SBK Betting Podcast H'cap of €11,500.00 4-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 Mark Nunan - RAIN, who began her career under the care of Andre Fabre, caught the eye a couple of times last year and has come down a stone in the ratings since first given a mark in Ireland. A winner on soft ground in France, she was third over a furlong further at this course in October and it will be a surprise if she doesn't hit the target this season for her very capable trainer. Narlita finished last season with a flourish, following up a breakthrough win at Bellewstown with silver medal finishes at the Curragh and Galway. Like the selection, she's returning from a six-month absence. Secret Rock has been in action on the all-weather more recently and had both Narlita and Rain behind when winning at Roscommon in August. Two miles seemed to stretch his stamina when a beaten favourite at Dundalk last time. Course maiden winner Bay Of Sanibel and Whimsy, fit from hurdling, are others to consider.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (75 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.