4.45 6f. 14 Declared. Irish Racing Industry Fundraiser 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 Michael Graham - Ferociously competitive for the grade. A lot of these horses have been racing against each other in recent times and an each-way play on SESTRIERE is the suggestion. She kept on without threatening in fourth over the minimum trip when last seen here, and has been dropped by a further 2lbs. The horse behind her in fifth won on his next start. Sestriere is a long-standing maiden but she should run her race (placed eight times including over this trip) and perhaps today will be the day from a good draw in three. Keepthebestsideout got her turn last month when beating several of these which entitles her to respect. Cian MacRedmond is forging an alliance with Ado McGuinness and his 7lb claim could be invaluable on in-form Pillar who is a significant danger. Joint top-weight Fit For Function is more than capable of getting involved. Tynamite drops back in trip after a decent effort in third over seven furlongs and has claims.
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.