4.00 2m. 16 Declared. EquiNectar 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 Eamonn Murphy - Graceland, Buckman Tavern and reserve, Formal Order, are all after switching trainer since their last outing. Buckman Tavern looks particularly interesting, starting off for Tony Martin, having won and been placed for Mark Prescott. The one that gets the vote is PASLEY, one of three in here for J P McManus. The selection’s trainer, Joseph O’Brien, is also responsible for another of the green and gold contenders, King Pellinor. Pasley has blinkers fitted now, instead of the cheek-pieces he’s been sporting over hurdles. Shane Crosse is aboard to assist with his three pound claim, and though his mount has to prove himself on a livelier surface, it’ll hardly be an issue given the way the four-year-old is bred. Dalton Highway won this last year, and he’s not without a chance again. Andrew Slattery takes the reins this time too.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st 2lbs) Weights - 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 6lbs Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.