4.05 1m. 1f. 100yds. 14 Declared. Visit Kilkenny.ie Apprentice H'cap of €9,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €5,400.00 2nd - €1,800.00 3rd - €900.00 4th - €450.00 5th - €270.00 6th - €180.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - NEVER RAINS has been knocking on the door of late and might be able to claim this competitive contest. Successful at the venue in September of last year, the daughter of No Nay Never seems to have improved since cheek-pieces were deployed for the first time three runs ago. She was fourth on that occasion and has since finished fifth and third. She kept on nicely on her most recent start at Limerick over seven furlongs and so this step-up in trip may prove ideal. Aunty Audrey is a dual course winner and is given second preference. She has filled the runner-up spot on her last three starts over flights and it'll be disappointing if she is not involved toward the business end here with just eight stone twelve on her back. Reserve Starting Monday would be of definite interest if getting a run, while other leading contenders are Giorni Felice, Pulsating, Wearediditallgorong and Stellify.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65Weights - 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 and who up to 17th October have not ridden 10 *winners Allowances - (up to and including 17th October and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden a *winner allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules