4.30 2m. 1f. 10 Declared. Indaver Ireland (Q.R.) H'cap of €15,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,145.00 2nd - €3,100.00 3rd - €1,550.00 4th - €775.00 5th - €465.00 6th - €310.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - GRACELAND's third place in a two mile handicap at the Curragh in June ought to have her primed for this task. That was a more than promising first effort for Gordon Elliott having won seven times in Britain - three on the Flat for Michael Bell and four hurdle races for Donald McCain. Run For Mary finished well behind in that Curragh contest, but could have needed the run being off since October. She has two bumper victories in her locker, and can get involved. Tritonix beat Run For Mary by a short head in a mile and six maiden at this venue last summer, and has a chance if fit enough on seasonal comeback. Make The Switch is a lightly-raced sort who won a maiden hurdle in Down Royal at the end of August last year. He has plenty of scope for improvement, and a mark of 73 is far from insurmountable. His trainer, John McConnell, often targets Bellewstown with his runners.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 11st 12lbs) Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 12lbs and the minimum weight is 10st 2lbs Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52 in this race