2.55 7f. 5 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race of €18,500.00 2-y-o
1st - €11,100.00 2nd - €3,700.00 3rd - €1,850.00 4th - €925.00 5th - €555.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - Tricky fare. Preference is for the highest-rated horse COSMIC VEGA. Jessica Harrington's charge was fourth in a barrier trial at Dundalk won by subsequent Group One winner Thunder Moon. Cosmic Vega's racecourse debut went to plan when he justified favouritism on heavy ground in a Leopardstown maiden. He was keen when next pitched into Listed company at Tipperary but still finished fourth. Royal Blend, who was a place behind him, has the chance to boost the form in the preceding race on this card. Flying Visit is well versed on tough ground and has plenty of experience. He won by six lengths over a mile on very deep ground at Limerick last month, so is likely to be tough at the business end. The Aidan O'Brien pair are open to any amount of improvement, particularly Sandhurst who was third on debut at Leopardstown after suffering a less than clear passage.
For two years old only that are EBF eligible that have not won a Listed race or been placed first, second or third in a Group raceWeights - 9st 2lbs Fillies allowed 5lbsPenalties - Winner of a race 4lb extra Of two races 7lb extra