4.45 1m. 14 Declared. Evoke.ie H'cap of €40,000.00 3-y-o
1st - €24,000.00 2nd - €8,000.00 3rd - €4,000.00 4th - €2,000.00 5th - €1,200.00 6th - €800.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - FAME AND ACCLAIM was a comfortable winner of a rated race in Cork and has prospects of following up. After that three-length success, connections talked of potentially trying a stakes race down the line. He may well prove to be a stakes horse in a handicap. Aidan O'Brien's San Pedro is a fascinating contender in first-time blinkers, and with Killian Hennessy claiming 7lb. He was a beaten favourite in the Group 3 Horris Hill when last seen at Newmarket in November when unsuited by the heavy ground. He gets much better ground here, and could also prove to be better than a handicapper in due course. Star Of Cashel is going great guns in his search for a four-timer. This is a much tougher test, but Joey Sheridan is proving to be very good value for his 7lb claim. Dune Of Pilat, Mythologic, Baraniya and Frank Arthur will have their supporters and for good reason.
An extended handicap for three years old only that at entry have run two or more times under any Rules of Racing (100 = 9st 12lbs) Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 9st 12lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.