5.15 1m. 2f. 150yds. 14 Declared. Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk H'cap (DIV II) of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - MALBAS has a poor draw in 17 but might be able to gain a second career win. A useful performer at this level, his rating has fallen to a manageable level in recent times and while fourth in a similarly 'unplaced on most recent outing' handicap here nine days ago, it was a useful effort and is again helped by his rider's 5lbs claim. Getaway Queen is a three-time winner at this level and has been performing well enough recently to suggest she can get involved here. Four-time winner Latchet is another with obvious claims but hasn't won since October 2019 while Amarantha disappointed on her most recent start but had previously run well at the Curragh. Crest Of A Wave won on her 23rd start here in December and while she had the inside draw, was well enough beaten on her most recent run.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-65 that, at entry, HAVE NOT FINISHED FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD ON THEIR LATEST STARTWeights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.