3.30 1m. 16 Declared. Newcastle West Apprentice H'cap of €9,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €5,400.00 2nd - €1,800.00 3rd - €900.00 4th - €450.00 5th - €270.00 6th - €180.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - LADY ARONA and Musalsal are closely matched on running at Gowran Park last time, and the former just gets the vote on 5lbs better terms (including her rider’s claim). Gavin Cromwell’s filly ran a career best in second that day when just collared late, and might be able reverse placings with Musalsal, who had been threatening to win a race and obliged under a patient ride, but will need luck in running again. The topweight Travelwise won twice in quick succession last July, and is respected on his reappearance with more scope for improvement this year. Hidden Spark is a highly consistent filly and will be a popular each-way play, while Ask Delaney has caught the eye from off the pace a couple of times, most notably last time out when not beaten far over course and distance.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-65 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.Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 13th July and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden forty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules