2.00 1m. 2f. 150yds. 14 Declared. Leading Jockey&Trainer Championship Hcap (DIV I) 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 - MAGIC CHARM was backed to deliver over course and distance last month before finishing third, after giving best in the final 150 yards. He has to rate a threat off 1lb higher, with more to come on his second crack at this trip. Ms Thompson is improving and came through to dead heat for first in the race that Magic Charm finished third in. She has gone up 5lbs for that and has to go on the shortlist. Treble Cone kept on well for fourth over a mile at this track just over a fortnight ago. It has been a long time since he raced over this extended 10 furlongs but he looks worth another shot at it. Quiet Desire broke a string of 'duck eggs' when just pipped by a nose at 66/1 over course and distance. The time of that race was slow, though, so a watching brief may be best to see if she builds upon that performance. Philly's Hope wasn't beaten far in her last two outings over a mile and now tries a new trip.
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.